Gina Lucita Monreal Exits 'NCIS: Origins' Co-Showrunner Role
Gina Lucita Monreal is set to depart her role as co-showrunner for "NCIS: Origins" following the conclusion of the current Season 2. David J. North, who served as co-showrunner alongside Monreal, will continue with the series as the sole showrunner.
Executive and Monreal Statements
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf released a joint statement acknowledging Monreal's contributions to the "NCIS" franchise and specifically to "NCIS: Origins." They expressed gratitude for her work and anticipated future collaborations.
Monreal also issued a statement, thanking CBS executives, her co-showrunner David North, and the cast and crew. She described her involvement with the show as an "honor" and expressed anticipation for the third season.
About 'NCIS: Origins'
"NCIS: Origins" is a prequel to the acclaimed "NCIS" series, focusing on the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a Navy investigator in the 1990s. Austin Stowell portrays the young Gibbs. The series recently secured a renewal for its third season.
Monreal co-created "NCIS: Origins" with North and has served as co-showrunner since its inception. Her previous work includes writing and producing for the original "NCIS."
New episodes for "NCIS: Origins" Season 2 are scheduled to air beginning Tuesday, March 3, at 9 pm.