Over the years, NCIS has welcomed a variety of special guest stars in cameo appearances, including the talented Zac Efron, known for his role in High School Musical.
NCIS enthusiasts were thrilled when they noticed Zac Efron making a surprise appearance on the show. This beloved CBS series has captivated audiences for over twenty years, showcasing numerous well-known personalities, such as Millie Bobby Brown and Jamie Lee Curtis. However, it’s Zac’s guest spot that has everyone buzzing with excitement.
In 2006, the High School Musical sensation portrayed the role of teenager Daniel Austin, and now, fans revisiting the series are just beginning to recognize him. Zac’s character found himself at NCIS headquarters, facing interrogation after he and a friend were discovered with a phone that had been used by a kidnapping victim to make a desperate call for help.
Fans took to X (Twitter) to express their astonishment at Zac Efron’s appearance. One amazed viewer exclaimed, “Zac Efron in this episode of NCIS!”
While another couldn’t believe it, asking, “ZAC EFRON IN NCIS????”
A third viewer humorously remarked, “I’m watching NCIS and suddenly Zac Efron shows up?????????????”
Another chimed in excitedly, “That moment when you catch a young Zac Efron in an old NCIS episode!”
“I still can’t help but laugh about Zac Efron’s appearance on NCIS,” a fifth fan shared.
Zac’s episode aired just three days before High School Musical made its debut. In the episode titled Deception, agents Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David quickly discovered that Daniel and his friend were innocent, having been misled into buying a stolen phone from another boy.
In this gripping episode, a female Naval Officer finds herself in a perilous situation when she is kidnapped. In a desperate bid for help, she manages to contact NCIS using her cellphone, prompting Gibbs and his team to spring into action.
As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover her connections to a controversial nuclear-fuel rod operation and an anti-pervert organization. With determination and skill, the team races against time to locate her and unravel the mystery behind her abduction.
Fans of NCIS are eagerly looking back at the show’s history and expressing a strong desire for the return of Mark Harmon. The 73-year-old actor, who portrayed the iconic special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for nearly two decades, left the series in 2021, and many viewers are hoping to see him back on screen.
There are whispers that Mark may be feeling “bored” in his retirement and is contemplating a return to the NCIS Universe. A source shared with Closer Weekly, “He finds collaborating with his former colleagues far more engaging than tackling a list of home repairs. It appears his retirement aspirations have shifted, and he’s eager to make more cameo appearances on NCIS, alongside his narration work.”
Additionally, they mentioned, “He’s also on the lookout for other acting and producing opportunities.” Mark Harmon serves as a producer for the spinoff series NCIS : Origins and lends his voice to narrate the show.