Wilmer Valderrama has actually develop into a mainstay of primetime TV dramas via his work on NCIS. Since 2016, the fan-favorite actor has performed the position of Nick Torres, who’s develop into an integral a part of the lead group of particular brokers on the present. It’s truthfully arduous to think about the sequence being with out Nick at this level, although it’s doable that there could come a time when he’s written out for one motive or one other. Apparently sufficient, Valderrama has thought of how he’d need Torres to exit the long-running sequence. You might not imagine it, however his plan would channel “Denzel Washington in Coaching Day.”
For anybody who wants context on Antoine Fuqua’s Oscar-winning 2001 movie, it sees Denzel Washington play the position of crooked cop Alonzo Harris. The story sees Harris navigate a number of crime-ridden neighborhoods in California alongside youthful, by-the-book officer Jake Hoyt, who’s performed by Ethan Hawke. Harris implements wild strategies whereas displaying Jake round and, in time, it’s found that the seasoned narcotics officer is needed by the Russian mafia. On the very finish of the movie, Alonzo makes an attempt to depart the state, however he’s confronted and gunned down by mafia associates earlier than he can accomplish that.
It goes with out saying that it’s a really violent second and a troublesome method for a personality to exit. Nonetheless, Wilmer Valderrama tells TV Insider that if Nick Torres has to go, his dying ought to play out in an identical method. This will likely sound tragic on the floor, however Valderrama’s description of his proposed concept does sound considerably poetic:
Like Denzel Washington in Coaching Day — simply exit. I believe not being the dangerous man, in fact I’d prefer to die as an excellent man. However defending my household someway, simply in a storm of bullets. I simply see a storm of bullets simply washing over me, simply dying heroically with violins within the background and the rain is pouring.
The actor’s NCIS co-star, Brien Dietzen (who performs Jimmy Palmer), additionally joked that “white doves” be added to that huge second. Nonetheless, the That ‘70s Present alum opined that the concept could be “too Nicolas Cage.” (I suppose he has a degree there.) Regardless, I’m unsure how CBS would really feel about writing out Torres in such a method. Nonetheless, having the character exit whereas defending his family members would make for a becoming finish for the previous secret agent.
What I additionally admire is that the actor is such a giant fan of Coaching Day (which has BTS particulars followers ought to find out about). It’s a wonderful crime thriller, and Antonie Fuqua makes nice use of Denzel Washington’s abilities. The director has mentioned the movie within the years since its launch, discussing the second he believed he’d caught lightning in a bottle with Washington. And, unsurprisingly, Fuqua has additionally mentioned filming the long-lasting “King Kong” scene. The lead actor’s efficiency is impeccable, and it’s completely comprehensible simply why he was awarded Greatest Actor at the Oscars for his efficiency. Satirically, the film additionally spawned a TV present of the identical title, which was cancelled by CBS after one season.
As for Nick Torres, I don’t count on him to fulfill a destiny much like Alonzo Harris’ within the close to future. NCIS continues to be going robust and is about to return for Season 22 this fall amid the 2024 TV schedule. Wilmer Valderrama is about to return and, given how a lot of a staple his character is, I can’t see him being written out anytime quickly – until the actor himself requests to depart the present. One can solely speculate as as to if the Eye Community would really need Torres to die in such a method however, if he did exit like Denzel Washington’s character, it will be a memorable second in TV historical past.
These eagerly ready for brand spanking new episodes of NCIS can take a look at Torres and the gang by streaming previous episodes utilizing a Paramount+ subscription. Do your self a favor and likewise take a look at Coaching Day, which is obtainable to lease or purchase on a number of digital platforms.
