"They could write in anything with regards to Harm and Mac. She could have been sent off to one of the war zones for some reason and killed by a roadside bomb attack. Or, for the sake of peace and harmony;), DJE could come on the show as another character. I just absolutely love him and think that he would add alot to the already amazing cast.

Another possibility is Tom Selleck. Obviously, he couldn't come on as Magnum, since Tony has made mention of "Magnum P.I" many times. But I can imagine the team seeing him for the first time and Tony being in awe because "he looks just like Magnum."

Another actor I love is Ted King. He was on an episode of "JAG" and was also in "General Hospital" for a number of years. He's very intense and sexy and a great actor. http://www.tedking.com/index.html"

"First off, I apologize if someone has already started a discussion on this subject. I'm a newcomer here and haven't had the time to go through everything, yet.

Now, I'm assuming that this thing with Vance is going to get cleared up relatively quickly in season 6.(Fingers crossed) And when it does get cleared away, they'll need another actor for the role of director. I would be over the moon if they had David James Elliott come on as Director of NCIS. Harmon Rabb and the NCIS team have a history and I just think that that would be perfect. What are your thoughts?

As a side note to this - Mark Harmon was meant to be the lead in a Donald Bellisario show. Mark's middle name is Thomas. That was Magnum's first name in "Magnum P.I". And Mark's last name is Harmon and that was Rabb's first name in "JAG". Useless information but really neat and interesting, nonetheless.:)"

"Wow! This is a really "old" thread...so much has happened on NCIS since it was first started six months ago! As for me, I'm totally delighted that Rocky Carrol was cast to play Director Vance. He has already brought excellence to this role, with the promise of lots yet to come, as we progress through Season Six and into Season Seven next fall."

"Someone very intersting!!"

"'Fraid to disappoint you, but Rocky Carroll who plays Vance has been confirmed as a regular cast member for Season 6"

"I do like Vance. He gives the cast something to play off of. I have a feeling that once his op is over, he'll be a little less secretive and will fit in better. But I don't want him to ever be Gibbs' best buddy or anything. I like the tension. "

"I think it's important to keep Vance's behavior in context. When he took over from Jenny, something was up. There was a spy at NCIS. Additionally, he apparently asked for this position to do some something in connection with the "unorthodox position of Mossad Liaison." His whole behavior this season has been based on this premise. That's why I'm hoping that the tension won't still be there when his covert op is over."