Esai Morales (Ozark, How To Get Away With Murder, Caprica) has been cast in the upcoming tenth season of NCIS: Los Angeles per Deadline in a recurring role. Morales will play Deputy Director Gaines. Described as "smart, authoritative, polished and trustworthy, Gaines accompanies a special prosecutor from the Department of Defense who is investigating the NCIS office and its employees. He is there to protect his people and advise them on how to navigate the prosecutor's interviews."
Gaines will first appear during a late October episode. Season 10 of NCIS: LA premieres Sunday, September 30 on CBS.
“Following the rescue mission in Mexico from last season’s finale and this season’s premiere, our NCIS: Los Angeles team will face challenging repercussions but they will have a new ally in the Deputy Director,” said executive producer R. Scott Gemmill. “We are thrilled that the talented Esai Morales has signed on to this recurring role.”
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