An NCIS Star Was Pitched For A Possible CSI: Vegas Cameo, And I Would Have Loved To See That Crossover Before It Was Cancelled

There are many shows that have been cancelled or are ending in 2024 , with some arguably getting cut far too soon. Sadly, CSI : Vegas was one of them. The latest series in CBS' long-running franchise got the ax after just three seasons despite there being so many more stories to tell (in this fans' eyes).

Now, as it turns out lead actress Paula Newsome previously pitched an NCIS alum as a guest star, and I would've loved to have seen this crossover of sorts before the series was canned. Among the developments that the CSI: Vegas finale revealed that fans will likely never get to see play out is Max’s relationship with her new boyfriend following her divorce from Rob Morgan’s Daniel. While speaking with TVLine ahead of the finale, Paula Newsome discussed the episode and what could have been.

The interviewer for the outlet then proceeded to dream cast the new beau of Newsome's character, suggesting that her former NCIS co-star, Rocky Carroll (who plays Leon Vance on that series), would fit the bill. And the actress' response to that suggestion was surprising: You know what’s so funny? I wanted Rocky to be her ex-husband, before I wanted Rob, and Rocky was like, ‘Paula, don’t even ask them. Don’t even ask, because they’re not going to say yes to that.

’ But I would have loved that. Nearly 10 years before she was cast as Max Ruby on Vegas , Paula Newsome recurred on fellow CBS procedural NCIS as the wife of Rocky Carroll's character, Jackie Vance. The actress made .