This came after a conversation with Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) where the beloved character revealed she was struggling with the work. Happy to report, we did it! New York City, U.S. Shes my bud. ALSO ON TVLINE: Barrett Foa reflects on his own NCIS: LA run, and showrunner Scott Gemmill mulls Hettys role in Season 13. What are the moments stand out to you for Nell over the years when you look back? I knew we only had one take and I knew it had to be good. Nell returned to NCIS: Los Angeles for the new episode of the show. With her NCIS: Los Angeles run having come to an end, Rene Felice Smith is ready for her next chapter somewhat literally, being an author as well as an actress. From what Nell is sharing with the team, her mother's condition isn't . I was there for 11 seasons, and it was an absolute gift, such an incredible opportunity. A recent scene with Sam I really loved LL Cool J is just an incredible scene partner. One of my favorite scenes was Hettyand Nell's lovely moment together. It seemed like a natural time to let them go off and do some other things, and give [their characters] what is a happy, hopefully, ending., This is not, however, necessarily the very end for either Eric or Nell. They specifically specialise inundercoverassignments. And then we walk away and Daniela just instinctually grabbed me and put her arm around me and leaned in. He observes surveillance tapes and watches/handles interrogations in order to . Nell is like a lot of us. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Course. And yet, this is our collective reality. [3], In April 2014, Smith starred as Frankie in Code Academy, a short sci-fi production in which young men and women are kept apart until a certain age. For now, she's saying, "Respectfully, thank you for the opportunity, but I'm going to have to pass. I got to play a human who doubts and feels, who has empathy and therefore is deeply conflicted about her line of work. The sky's the limit for now, to be honest. NCIS LA Fortune Favours The Brave cast: Who stars in NCIS Los Angeles? NCIS: LA has officially bid adieu to the Wonder Twins, with Eric Beale ( Barrett Foa) recruiting Nell Jones ( Rene Felice Smith) filling in as operations manager while Hetty Lange ( Linda. All Rights Reserved. But its surely to be centered around storytelling. We wrote Hugo and the Impossible Thing as a celebration really. Want more scoop on NCIS: LA, or for any other show? That must've been asatisfying bow? It was on NCIS: LA Season 12, Episode 6 that Eric Beale returned to the show. You go, Wow, OK, just relax dude. Or at least thats what I do. Nell really wants nothing more than to stay and catch up with her mentor, but she cant. Linda is a master and whenever I'm in a scene with her, I am really the student. By It doesn't surprise me that Nell is taking the risk;she's a risk-taker. Though fans are currently mourning the loss of two of the Office of Special Projects' finest, NCIS: LA showrunner R. Scott Gemmill hinted that there's always a possibility that the actors, Barrett and Rene, will return in the future. Im soaking it all up, and really, truly watching her work has been the most educational process for me. The showrunner confirmed that Nell's exit in particular was meant to shock fans. It seemed like a natural time to let them go off and do some other things, and give [their characters] what is a happy, hopefully, ending., Related: NCIS: LAStar Rene Felice Smith on the Return of Linda Hunt andImpossible Things. Thats it. 1 and by episodes end, Nell decided to not sign on as the new Hetty/Operations Manager, but join Eric on this adventure. In Season 11, the stage vet took a brief leave of absence to pursue another professional opportunity, and in Season 12 he/Eric have appeared intermittently. Renee Felice Smith:More than anything else, it's about telling the story andthroughout this season, we got to watch Nell really grow in terms of her abilities as a leader. She was like a kid in a candy shop. He wanted to foster her confidence in herself, and it was very moving to play those scenes. TVLINE | Would you like to be a part of Episode 300 (airing late next season), if asked? While Nell did agree that she was not featured in the rest of the season. What made now the right time for you to tell that story? She recognized that it would be an excellent career decision for her. In the emotional moment, she spoke about her difficulty getting out of bed and coming to work at the moment. She wants to stay and catch up with Hetty, her mentor who has been MIA really for the entire season, but she cant. Season 12 episode 18 saw her and Eric leave the team behind to pursue a fresh start. Really any time I can spend with her is just a gift. "But also, like I said, we keep in loopholes so that we can bring people back.". NCIS: LA has been renewed for Season 13. After 11seasons onNCIS: LA,Renee Felice Smith said goodbye to the CBS procedural on Sunday's finale, which also marked co-star Barrett Foa's final episode. All Rights Reserved. See you on the other side. Weve come together as a team to make this show during a deadly pandemic. During NCIS: Los Angeles Season 12, Episode 18 (called A Tale of Two Igors), Eric showed up and told Nell that he had been given the approval to create an international headquarters for his. 2008-present. Its not something she took lightly. I am a storyteller. She chose the latter. Did I accidentally cut the line or not cover my mouth when I sneezed? So, I turned around to face this person and they proceeded to tell me about their 12-year-old daughter who wasnt like the other girls in her class. cnx({ She was so alive in the scene. it was the safe choice. NCIS: Los Angeles returned in November 2020 from its longest-ever hiatus for its 12th season. She is just the most generous, giving scene partner. I knew I needed a steady hand, and I just went for it. Know what happened to the character. Never say never, right? What is it about this job in Tokyo that might be the right thing for her to get closer to figuring out what she does want? She made the smart choice. But the cast was rebooted with a new generation of actors in the ongoing seasons. It's a hopeful parting for Nell. Linda and I share this mutual respect for each other, and we share this really, very special friendship. Eric and Nell were long shipped by NCIS: LA fans, and many wondered about the status of their relationship for many seasons, as they flirted and seemed to have something secret going on. Nell did try to leave NCIS last season. Once our dog, Hugo, recovered from a life-threatening illness -- it was an inoperable tumor that almost everybody told us would be impossible to beat, but he did it. For most of the episode, Nell's grappling with whether to take Hetty's job permanently and whether she wantsthe office. Read |Operation Christmas Drop cast and other details about Netflix's new rom-com. While at NYU, she co-created the student dance troupe, Pulse Dance Project. It. Though Nell and Eric have left the team, there's every chance that they will be back in the future. But now its about really asking herself those tough questions: What does Nell want to do with the rest of her life? As for how NCIS: LA is likely going to replace two of their signature characters, they've brought in Gerald McRaney to play Kilbride on a full-time basis. Nell and Kensi do as well, so I think that comes through in our scenes. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Next, get all the scoop onNCIS: Hawaii! For sure. TVLINE | How nervous were you to shave Barretts mustache? But, the offer from Eric was too good to turn down, so the two are headed to Japan. Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Anthology Series To Focus On Erik & Lyle, NCAA Tries to Block Class Certification in Lawsuit Over NIL, Woody Harrelson Doesn't Care About 'SNL' COVID Monologue, Amazon's 'Reacher,' 'Wheel of Time,' 'The Summer I Turned, Editor's Choice: I Purchased This TikTok-Viral Walking Pad and I, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matts Inside Line. Whereas Hetty will mysteriously put the puzzle pieces together in your favor and lead you with breadcrumbs along the path, Kilbride just says it point-blank. This isn't for me right now, I need to go offand for lack of a better term, find my own path." He does not mess up. Nell turned down an offer to stay with the team, and she instead took a position in Tokyo with Eric Beale (Barrett Foa). Among the most entertaining scenes this season have to be pretty much anything with Kilbride, and youve been part of quite a few of them. When is finale? I think that I spent more time at NCIS: LA than I did in my entire school career. So, if my time at NCIS: LA helped a young girl to see the possibility in pursuing a career in intelligence or technology visibility is everything. Going out and partnering with Eric [Christian] Olsen, Deeks. We have this mutual appreciation for each other. But last week, they threw an exit shocker at their fans. The NCIS: Los Angeles team will look significantly different this fall, given the departure of two long-running characters in the high-octane CBS drama's Season 12 finale. But we just had the best time filming it. We wanted to share Hugos message and hope always that it could inspire children as well as adults to conquer whatever their impossible thing may be. I absolutely loved Nells journey this season. I was the nurse in Romeo & Juliet when I auditioned for Juliet in high school. 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I was standing in line at a coffee shop in New York, and someone behind me asked, Are you Nell Jones from NCIS: LA? I kind of winced, afraid to turn around I know native New Yorkers, and was thinking, What did I do wrong? In their. Through great determinationand really some truly brilliant doctors, Hugo made it to the other side of his illness. We are so excited that it's finally out in the world. "This seemed like a good time [to write her out], because you probably expected Nell to take Hettys job that she's being groomed for. The character, who has been part of the Office of Special Projects since Season 2, left in the Season 12 finale for a job opportunity in Tokyo. Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matts Inside Line. I have to see for myself if this is what I want to do with my life." As an actor, you're often carrying out someone else's idea, but as a creative person, I'm really excited for the opportunity to bring my ideas into the world into our collective reality. ET:Were you aware at the start of this season that this would be it for you? His departure was predicated on a piece of computer software that he designed, named Kaleidoscope, which made him a multi-millionaire, and now he has the opportunity to become a billionaire with a move to Tokyo to expand his tech company and he will be taking Nell with him. It became a little film school for me. [There were] these fun discoveries that would happen whenever I was out in the field with our incredible crew. In the episode "Decoy," it's revealed that Eric is working at a security technology company in San Francisco. [There was] a conflict between the two of them, and Nell just has this moment where she really shows her stern side. Shes in the drivers seat. Whenever Im in a scene with Linda, Im a student. I made my own short films. In a different interview with TVLine, Rene said that she was ready for her "next chapter" beyond the CBS series. Initially planned to be only a recurring character, Smith's role was expanded to main cast after she impressed the producers with her acting. Premiere tonight! [4], Smith started off in theatre, having made her debut in Second Stage's Wildflower. In the CBS dramas Season 12 finale, Smiths Nell Jones made the decision to not officially sign on as the new Hetty/Operations Manager, but instead join partner Eric Beale on an adventure to Tokyo, to head up his tech venture. He noted that the two were written out at the same time so the actors could work on other projects. Shes a person thats not only intelligent but she has emotional intelligence, and that has been such a gift for me as an actor to play. Because the investors knew that the two worked well together at OSP, they were on board with offering Nell a position. And we don't want to see them go anywhere, tbh. That doesnt mean Nell doesnt have second thoughts about leaving. It's about questioning and overcoming the seemingly impossible, becausesocietally, there's a tendency to label potentially challenging moments or obstacles as impossible when in reality they're just extremely difficult. I'm a student, and so, the lessons that I've learned, I will for suretuck safe inside my Mary Poppins carpet bag of tricksand employ them in the next chapter on the next job. ", "It's truly difficult when you work with people you lovewho have become your family, who become so much more than your co-workers. "I do commend Nell for stepping into her power and really making a decision to serve herself rather than people-please and to serve others. Talk about working with Linda Hunt again in that farewell scene. and lets ride this blue wave into calmer, brighter waters. Read |'Grand Army' on Netflix: Here's what happened to Joey on the show. Meet the Suits star, NCIS Los Angeles plot hole: Fans expose Deeks error. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. It's really this "goodbye for now" theme. Nells departure from the team left fans reeling when it was announced on NCIS LA. Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill spoke with TVLine exclusively about the decision to write out the two characters in one fell swoop. [6], In 2010, Smith was cast to appear as Nell Jones on NCIS: Los Angeles. Read on to find out why did Nell leave NCIS LA: Read |Who is Alexander Ludwig's girlfriend? Maybe we should go off and do NCIS: New York or something together because he is just unmatched. But it looks as though frumpy dressing sense says a lot about her the character and her origin. It's probably my favorite [scene] of my entire career, just because it's with Linda and she's a magical creature and I drink her in. Chefs kiss, you know? And tonight, you get to reap the bennies! ", Main role; debuted in season 2, episode 4, TV movie; unsold series pilot episode, "The Damn Thorpes", Also executive producer, writer and director, SXSW Film Festival's SXSW Gamechanger Award, This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 04:34. I think more than anything Nell was fulfilling the wishes of her boss, her mentor, Hetty, who called her back in and asked her to fill in for the time being. NCIS LA: Why is Nell leaving NCIS Los Angeles? Hence, it might be coming any time now. They really respect one anothers intelligence and those are always the best building blocks for a long-lasting relationship. A lot like me and our fabulous crew at NCIS Los Angeles," she said. Catch our Season 12 (whuuuut?!) Though Nell was poised to take Hetty's position, she received another job offer from none other than Eric himself. "Both Rene and Barrett have been on the show a long time, and they're both very ambitious individuals who have projects that they want to do on their own and we've been giving them time off to do so," he told TVLine after the finale episode. And boy, are we in desperate need. And we also, I say we, my creative partner, my life partner, my other half, Chris Gabriel and I, we wrote our very first children's book, Hugo and the Impossible Thing, and it was released last month by Penguin Random House. Im a director. She finally confided in Agent Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah), and revealed that she no longer looked forward to going to work in the morning. It made an impact on both of us. NCIS Los Angeles season 11: Will Deeks and Kensi leave to have a baby? What happened to Nell on NCIS: Los Angeles? Ive been standing here since the wee hours of November 9th, 2016. cnx.cmd.push(function() { That's so valuable for young people, for all people to know and to feeland to see. It is reflective of my own journey and my own life. Theres a little loophole in there, when Nell says shes going to be alone in Tokyo with Eric, and she gives it six weeks before shes back. When I spoke with her early this season, she actually brought up that too. We should get you in the writers room. In the CBS drama's Season . Thats what science tells us about waves after all, they restore calm to the surface. We hope to inspire young thinkers toreframe the word impossible. NCIS: Los Angeles: Created by Shane Brennan. When is finale?NCIS Los Angeles season 11: Will Nell and Eric leave NCIS Los Angeles? We wanted to share Hugo's story, but we knew we also needed to create a metaphor in which to do sobecause we're not writing a children's book about a dog with a brain tumor. She is known for portraying Nell Jones on NCIS: Los Angeles, since joining the series in 2010. Express. (She and Deeks will visit, she says, and they'll get together before she leaves. I think oftentimes challenges in life are labeled as impossible when in reality theyre just extremely difficult. Nell apparently made her exit to "free up Renee Felice Smith for an outside project. Upon some sleuthing, in Smiths IMDb profile it became clear that she is currently working on a short film called Someone to Carry You which is now in post-production. Read |Country Ever After: Will there be a season 2 for the popular Netflix show? American Idol Top 10 Unveiled During Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, Rabbit Hole: Charles Dance Warns Dont Trust The Finale, Sunny Hostin: Don Lemon & Tiffany Cross Exits Sent Media Backwards, Copyright 2023 NTVB Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, CBS Fall 2021 Schedule: 'NCIS' on the Move to Make Way for All 'FBI' Tuesdays. Both Eric and Nell said their goodbyes in the episode, and viewers were shocked that two longtime staples would leave the show in one foul swoop. It was quite emotional to have Linda Hunt back on set again for our final day of the season, and that scene was shot on our final day of the season. Ever since the first time, Nell was featured on NCIS LA, her peculiar dressing sense caught many eyeballs. She understands the gravity of committing to a position of that status. I hope that shows through. Shes such a gift. We really wanted to challenge the idea of impossible and reframe it. Just like NCIS did with Foa at the beginning of season 11 so he could act in a play, the twist is supposedly to allow Smith another acting opportunity. Thats so crazy. Thats kind of the beginning of the on-camera love fest between me and Daniela Ruah. NCIS LA season 11, episode 20 aired this week as more was revealed about Nell Jones' (played by Rene Felice Smith) departure from the long-running crime series. He even hinted how he might like to do the same as well after seeing her go. Stay in line. What will you miss about the show and being part of this family? The American action police procedural TV series NCIS LA has gained a substantial fan following ever since the show started in 2009.The show has been running successfully for 12 seasons now. Details on how the character left. There's newness on the horizon, which is very exciting. Lots of good creative juices have been flowing and will continue to flow. Will more be revealed in the NCIS LA finale? Occupation (s) Actress, producer. You deserve the respect youve gotten. Oh, no way! "Nell is a smart girland she's chosen stability for a good long timebecause it was the smart choice. Nell or the Nellverine is known in her team for her undeniable talents for tackling opponents twice her size. May 23 2021, 7:26 PM PDT. A report on TV Line has stated that Smith has taken time off from the CBS show to pursue some of her other interests. But its a good thing, in some ways, to have that little bit of unpredictability to the show. TVLINE | What did it mean to you have Linda Hunt back for one final scene with you? That's what makes her a great leader. This is especially the case now it seems Eric may also be having similar feelings about taking a break. Both Rene and Barrett have been on the show a long time, and theyre both very ambitious individuals who have projects that they want to do on their own and weve been giving them time off to do so, Gemmill said. What has he brought to the show? It was an inoperable brain tumor that most everyone told us would be impossible to beat. The season finale of NCIS: Los Angeles shocked a lot of viewers as it revealed not just one, but two series regular stars would be leaving the show.. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. It is expected to premiere in September of 2021. Who Portrays Sienna on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and Is the Actress Deaf, Too? Like I said, storytelling. Gemmill also told the site that it doesnt necessarily mean the last we will see of either of them. I feel like as a young woman we are often in a position where we may doubt ourselves just because of the social climate, but in the end I think its about trusting yourself. READ MORE:NCIS LA: Why is Nell leaving NCIS Los Angeles? Related: Hetty Is Back! Renee Felice Smith plays Nell in the show. NCIS: LA has officially bid adieu to the Wonder Twins, with Eric Beale (Barrett Foa) recruiting Nell Jones (Rene Felice Smith) filling in as operations manager while Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt) was MIA this season to co-run the international office of his company with him in Tokyo. I think so. Get a Sneak Peek at Her Return for theNCIS: Los AngelesSeason 12 Finale. TVLINE | You once told me about how you would go to lunch and youd get all these Hollywood stories, including about her Mary Tyler Moore moment when she first went to live in New York. She Only Has Revenge on Her Mind. Plus, who will now be Operations Manager? As fans will remember, in the previous episode, she decided to hand in her resignation to the NCIS team. But I think he was a little nervous. She was a good girl. }).render("connatix_contextual_player_f5165fe9-60a8-4217-b27c-14384967eda8"); }); TVLINE | But as far as Nell leaving, I for one was quite surprised, because I felt like this season was such a journey for the character. The CBS show chronicles the exploits of the Los Angeles-based Office of Special Projects (OSP), which is an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. During the season ender, Eric Beale (played by Barrett Foa), the teams onetime tech operator-turned-rising tech titan, revealed to his partner, intelligence analyst Nell Jones (Rene Felice Smith), that he has received funding for the international HQ of his Kaleidoscope-based tech firm, to be based out of Tokyo. I don't think Nell was ready for that sort of responsibility. However, Nell was going through a lot more than what was apparent on the surface. Find out why did Nell leave NCIS LA. How do you think Nell and Eric fare in Tokyo? I feel like oftentimes were told something is impossible to accomplish because its just quite simply never been done before when in reality its just extremely difficult, but its possibly possible, but you just need someone whos willing to try, someone whos brave enough to try. The series original cast included Chris O'Donnell,Daniela Ruah,LL Cool J,Peter Cambor,Adam Jamal Craig,Linda Hunt, andBarrett Foa. Rene Felice Smith (born January 16, 1985)[1] is an American actress. With NCIS: LA gearing up for season 13 this fall, Smith opened up about leaving the series after more than a decade as Nell, how she thinks her character will fare post-NCIS and her future career . The mistletoe scene with Eric Beale.

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