“We feel so fortunate to have Sarah Clarke joining us to play Tess,” đã đưa ý kiến NCIS EP/Showrunner Gary Glasberg in a statement. “I’ve been a người hâm mộ of her’s going back to 24 and, thêm recently, Bosch. She’s a gifted actress, a total pro.”
As Weatherly’s end of the season exit from the series approaches, NCIS executive producer revealed to TV Line that the character of Ziva will be discussed during Tony’s final episodes.