Joe Otterson TV Reporter The upcoming Australian series “NCIS: Sydney” has found its leads and main cast. The series, which is currently in production, will follow “the brilliant and eclectic team of U.S.

NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) as they are grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.” That team will be led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann (“Legends of Tomorrow,” “The River Wild”), and her AFP counterpart Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey, played by Todd Lasance (“Without Remorse,” “Spartacus: War of the Damned”).

They are joined by: Sean Sagar (“The Covenant,” “Mea Culpa”) as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle (“Mystery Road: Origin,” “Bad Behaviour”) as AFP Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel (“Shantaram,” “Halifax: Retribution”) as AFP Forensic Scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson, and William McInnes (“The Newsreader,” “Total Control”) as AFP Forensic Pathologist Dr.

Roy Penrose. The show will be exclusive in Australia to Paramount+ and Network 10. It marks the first international edition of the “NCIS” franchise, which has consisted for four shows to date. “We are thrilled to be expanding the ‘NCIS’ franchise, one of our most powerful and iconic television IPs, across borders and into Australia,” said Lindsey Martin, head of international co-productions and development at CBS Studios. “It is a joy to work with this talented ‘NCIS: Sydney’ creative team, actors, and crew for our inaugural international original, and to be able to tell our exciting NCIS stories with a uniquely Australian sensibility.” Rick Maier, head of drama for Paramount Australia and New

‘NCIS: Sydney’ Sets Main Cast, With Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance in Lead Roles

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