NCIS: Hawaii is the fourth installment in the NCIS franchise. Here is a complete cast and character guide for the newest CBS crime drama.
NCIS: Hawai'i is the latest installment in the NCIS franchise, and with it comes a new set of cast and characters for fans to come to know and love. The cast of NCIS: Hawai'i ranges from major veterans to brand new names, all of which come together to form a cast of crime-solvers determined to keep the beautiful islands of Hawai'i safe. Here is a complete guide to the cast and characters of NCIS: Hawai'i.
As the fourth installment of the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Hawai'i follows a group of main-landers as they are transplanted to the NCIS Pearl Harbor station in Hawai'i. The station is helmed by special agent in charge Jane Tennant, who has been tasked with putting together a team to bring with her on her new assignment. Like the NCIS installments before it, NCIS: Hawai'i focuses on solving naval-based crimes. However, the new series also focuses on the balance between duty and family, the struggles of being a female agent in a male-dominated field, and the mysteries that are unique to Hawai'i.
NCIS: Hawai'i also marks the first time that a spin-off of the NCIS franchise has been helmed by a woman: Special Agent Jane Tennant. The closest the series has come before was the pilot for NCIS: Red, where Kim Rover co-starred; unfortunately, the pilot wasn't picked up to series. Now, Jane Tennant joins the likes of Special Agent Leroy Gibbs (Mark Harmon), Special Agents G. Callen and Sam Hanna (Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J) and Special Agent Dwayne Pride (Scott Bakula) as the special agent in charge at NCIS Pearl Harbor.
Vanessa Lachey As Jane Tennant
Jane Tennant is everything NCIS needs in a leading character; she's confident, capable, and multi-faceted. As the first female special agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant is balancing her life between fighting for her rightful place in a male-dominated field and raising her children, Julie and Alex Tennant. Sometimes, that means Black Hawk helicopters interrupt her daughter's soccer games. While learning how to manage 40 agents and her children after her recent divorce, Jane has to tackle cases ranging from mysterious aircraft crashes to WWII-era cold cases. The incredible Jane Tennant is played by Vanessa Lachey. Lachey, former Miss Teen USA and the wife of 98 Degrees lead-singer Nick Lachey, has previously held roles in series like 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, and Hawaii Five-O. Lachey has also appeared in movies like Disaster Movie and hosted television reality series like Love is Blind.
Alex Tarrant As Kai Holman
Kai Holman was a native of Hawai'i, born and raised in Waimanalo, but after his mother's death, Kai left the islands to join the Marines. After rising through the ranks and spending three years with the Criminal Investigation Division, Holman requested the placement at NCIS Pearl Harbor after learning that his father has fallen ill. Holman is a highly qualified agent, having beat out over 50 other agents to be hand-selected for the team by Jane Tennant. Alex Tarrant is a serious veteran of both the stage and the screen. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Tarrant has appeared in projects around the world, including When We Go To War, Filthy Rich, and the 2021 film Night Raiders. Tarrant is also set to appear in the upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series.
Noah Mills As Jesse Boone
Jesse Boone is an NCIS field agent and second-in-command at NCIS Pearl Harbor. Having worked together the longest, Boone and Tennant are the closest members of the team. Boone has previously worked as a homicide detective before his installment at NCIS Pearl Harbor, making him an expert interrogator and a veteran police officer. Like Tennant, Boone is also dedicated to his family and the islands of Hawaii. On top of his history as a high-end fashion model, Noah Mills has made multiple TV appearances. Mills has previously appeared in series like The Baker and the Beauty and The Enemy Within, as well as playing Nico in Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Solider.
Yasmine Al-Bustami As Lucy Tara
Lucy Tara is the most junior agent on the NCIS Pearl Harbor team — but, what she lacks in experience, she makes up for in eagerness. Lucy is determined to prove herself to her team, and she is always looking for ways to do that; whether it's finding evidence or taking out the bad guy, Lucy always wants to be the one to do it. Tara is also the franchise's first LGBTQIA+ agent. Yasmine Al-Bustami is no stranger to television. Before NCIS: Hawai'i, Al-Bustami appeared on series like S.W.A.T, Switched at Birth, and The Chosen. Al-Bustami also played Monique Deveraux on The Originals.
Jason Antoon As Ernie Malik
No NCIS team is complete without a tech specialist, and joining the likes of Abby Sciuto, Eric Beale, and Nell Jones is Ernie Malik, the Cyber Intelligence Specialist at NCIS Pearl Harbor. Ernie is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to information and an essential part of the NCIS Pearl Harbor team. Whether it's tracking IP addresses, tracking social media leads, or obscure knowledge on the islands of Hawai'i, Ernie can do it all. Jason Antoon has previously made appearances in television, movies, and Broadway. On TV, Antoon has appeared in series like iZombie and Sex and the City; in terms of movies, Antoon made his big-screen debut in Minority Report; and, on Broadway, Antoon was a cast member in the Tony-award winning Contact.
NCIS: Hawai'i Supporting Cast and Characters
-- Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler: Kate Whistler is the go-between for NCIS Pearl Harbor and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Whistler is also Lucy Tara's love interest. Tori Anderson is best known for her roles in Killjoys and Blindspot.
-- Kian Talan as Alex Tennant: Alex Tennant is Special Agent Jane Tennant's 16-year-old. Talan has previously appeared in TV shorts and documentaries, with NCIS: Hawai'i being his first major television role.
-- Mahina Napoleon as Julie Tennant: Julie Tennant is Jane Tennant's daughter and youngest child. NCIS: Hawai'i is Napoleon's first television credit.
-- Enver Gjokaj as Joe Milius: Captain Joe Milius is a high-ranking Naval officer who initially clashes with the team in an attempt to keep military secrets a secret, though comes to respect Tennant as a leader — and love interest. Gjokaj is best known for playing Viktor in Dollhouse and Daniel Sousa on Agents of SHIELD.
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