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I have no lines in the episode “A Thousand Yards.” And if you blink when Gary Cole and Spencer Moore II step off the elevator into the squad room, midway through the episode, you will miss me. But it is me, Mom, playing Federal Agent Intently Walking a Very Important Folder Across the Room.
While not as splashy a role as, say, Body of Proof gravedigger, playing Special Agent Key — the name that I and only I gave him (as in kilo/1,000) — required some prep and grooming. Shortly after arriving at set, I was whisked away to Vicky Stevens in wardrobe, who handed me a very federal agent-y grey suit, complete with well-worn wingtips that I can most charitably describe as “government-issue.” (I guess Uncle Sam frowns on Bruno Magli.)
As my pants got hemmed, I was escorted to hair and makeup, where, as I expected, my ‘do was tamed a bit. (When not playing Agent Key, I tend to style it on the “high” side, to claim that extra half-inch on Bumble.) It was upon leaving H/MU that I spotted a full-size E.T. being dollied somewhere, after it’d been used for the preceding episode, and quickly snapped a pic. (Scoop!)
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Upon fully “suiting up” back at wardrobe, I bumped into and chatted up Bones vet T.J. Thyne, who was guest-starring in the episode as a tech titan. (Scoop!) By keeping my eyes and ears open, I would also glean that Daniela Ruah and Vanessa Lachey would appear in this milestone episode, as NCIS: LA’s Kensi and NCIS: Hawai’i’s Jane. (More scoop!) I also spent a minute hanging out with Christopher Waild, who wrote the episode and teased some of the Easter eggs he’d scattered throughout. (More scoop!)
This is such a great story. I will look for you in the episode.
It’s not great at all. Why would NCIS feature Matt in a walk-on role other than to get favorable press for their show? Will you ever believe another word Matt writes about NCIS? Because I’ll always be wondering if any favorable word Matt writes about the show is truly his opinion, or was influenced by his fun day on the set.
This is shoddy, from a journalistic standpoint.
Who hurt you?
Congrats! You look just as spiffy and almost as serious as Gary Cole as fellow Agent Key.
I cannot believe Gary Cole is so nice, despite his stern mug.
nice! but they should have given you some lines!
That’s awesome!!
How cool was that!
I really hope your cameo makes it in the final cut Matt. I will pay extra keen attention for you in tonight’s episode. Thanks for the heads up and Congrats!!
you can’t fool us Matt, this is a backdoor pilot for a spinoff you’ll be headlining
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Congratulations! I’ll be sure to look for you Agent Key 😉
I can’t tell you how this made my day, Matt. Literally read it out loud to my wife. What hashtag should we create for your Emmy nod?
can’t wait for tonight!!
Handsome
Really cool Matt and your recap made me laugh. I hope you had a fun day as a Federal Agent Intently Walking a Very Important Folder Across the Room. You look right at home at McGee’s desk! Maybe they’ll give you a few lines next year. I will be keeping a keen eye out during tonight’s episode for you appearance.😁👀
What a great experience for you and fun for us to read about it! I’m looking forward to the episode and will watch for you.
Of course you played him being friendly! He could have just emailed about whatever the case is — but he walked over. Obviously *something* is going on. Was it a difficult case he needed her thoughts on? Excuse to gossip? Plans to ask her to coffee??? We must demand answers!
Why didn’t Mark Harmon (Gibbs) show up for this celebration ? He basically made NCIS the show what it is.
Very cool, man, a big congrats!
Loved the article. Remembered seeing you in the episode. I thought I recognized the actor from Bones, but yours was the ONLY online article that actually identified him as such. Thanks.
SO FUN!!
What a blast!!
Awesome! Congrats Agent Key!
So, can we now call you Probie, Matt? :) I haven’t watched the episode yet, but I’ll look for you.
Yay you! You were great!
Just love this show. Well written, well acted and the audience can feel and see the camaraderie among the cast!
I don’t watch the NICSes, but I really enjoyed reading about your day on set! Glad you finally got some of that cake, congrats Matt, and thanks for creating this wonderful place!