NCIS: New York's Jennifer Beals Talks Playing Robyn Wells, Her On
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Key Points:
- Jennifer Beals has joined the "NCIS" universe as Robyn Wells, the supervisor of the New York field office on the new spin-off "NCIS: New York," airing Tuesdays on CBS.
- Beals was drawn to the role by showrunner Byron Balasco's vision of a different type of leader and the addition of Robyn's office dog, Sid, which added a unique dynamic to the character.
- Robyn Wells is portrayed as a former SDNY attorney who supports her team while maintaining boundaries, sharing strong professional respect with colleagues like Sam Hanna and a close friendship with Nick.
- Beals teases that Robyn is married, with her husband's ambitions potentially conflicting with hers, adding depth to her backstory that will unfold in the series.
- A highlight for Beals is working with Sid, a Labrador/Staffordshire/pit bull terrier mix named Dunkin, whom she personally helped cast and who brings charm and authenticity to the show.
