New TV Insider press articles are below which include sneak peek videos of Ian as TK’s stepfather Enzo, giving us our first look and listen at his character!
After four seasons,9-1-1: Lone Star is finally putting a face to a name, introducing Henry Ian Cusick as TK’s stepfather Enzo. And as you’ll see in TVLine’s exclusive sneak from Monday’s episode (Fox, 8/7c), the guy definitely knows how to make an entrance.
Bringing Enzo to Austin is something Ronen Rubinstein, who plays TK, has been anxiously anticipating for years. “It’s something I’ve been asking for and daydreaming about since Season 1,” the actor tells TVLine. “I’ve always tried to imagine who Enzo was and who could possibly play him. I think it was perfectly done, and it surpassed all of my wildest dreams.”
In the scene above, Enzo rolls into the firehouse with a flashy 30th birthday gift for TK. As Owen snarks to Mateo, “Enzo has a way of swooping in and making everything about him.” (Spoiler alert: Owen has no idea how correct he is. But he’s about to find out.)
“That storyline is just bonkers,” Rubinstein teases. “This is why I’m not a writer, because the stuff that they came up with for Enzo and TK is just unbelievable. I’m so proud of that. And everything with Jonah is going to be such a roller coaster. People are in for a wild ride.”
What better way to deal with the awkwardness between T.K.’s (Ronen Rubinstein) father Owen (Rob Lowe) and stepfather Enzo (Henry Ian Cusick) when the latter visits (surprise!) than with … arm wrestling? That’s what happens in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of the November 11 episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Enzo is in town for T.K.’s 30th birthday, with his young half-brother Jonah (he’s adorable, as you can see in our exclusive photos)—and everyone gathers at Owen’s for dinner in our clip.
“Can you imagine what Mom would say if she saw all of us at dinner together?” T.K. wonders. (After all, for a brief period of time, Owen thought Jonah would be his, until Gwyn realized the truth.) She’d never believe it, both men know, especially after last time.
When Carlos (Rafael Silva) asks what happened, he finds out about the arm-wrestling match at T.K.’s Bar Mitzvah with the “not so age appropriate” language. Both Enzo and Owen admit it wasn’t their finest hour. Then Carlos makes the mistake of asking who won. Enzo says it was a draw, while Owen insists he did. The subsequent argument leads to a rematch … which goes terribly wrong. Watch the full sneak peek above to see how badly Enzo is hurt.
Rubinstein previously teased for us the “incredible love-hate triangle that we’re going to see between Enzo, Owen, and T.K.” as part of our aftershow, First Response, for Episode 5, “Thunderstruck.”
Bringing in Enzo will “force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become,” showrunner Rashad Raisani told us. “So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character. Also, he’s just a whole lot of fun.”
Also in this next episode, “Kiddos,” Tommy (Gina Torres) is determined to push through her latest crisis (she has breast cancer), Wyatt (Jackson Pace) attempts to talk-down a suicidal caller, and the 126 must perform a dangerous surgery in the field after a man is impaled in a tree.
9-1-1: Lone Star, Mondays, 8/7c, Fox
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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ First Look at Henry Ian Cusick: T.K.’s Stepfather Meets Carlos (PHOTOS)
We’ve heard quite a bit about Enzo, T.K.’s (Ronen Rubinstein) stepfather, over the years, and in 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s final season, we’re going to meet him!
TV Insider can exclusively reveal that Lost‘s Henry Ian Cusick will recur as Enzo, first appearing in the November 11 episode. Enzo is described as “impossibly handsome, cosmopolitan, cultured, wealthy, and suave.” He shows up for T.K.’s birthday “much to the consternation of Owen (Rob Lowe).” Check out our exclusive photos of Cusick as Enzo with T.K. and Owen as well as meeting his stepson’s husband, Carlos (Rafael Silva), below.
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In his first appearance, the November 11 episode titled “Kiddos,” T.K. gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday when Enzo arrives in Austin along with his half-brother Jonah. Owen’s resentment of Enzo turns physical. Also in this episode, Tommy (Gina Torres) is determined to push through her latest crisis, Wyatt (Jackson Pace) attempts to talk down a suicidal caller, and a man is impaled in a tree.
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“Landing Henry Ian Cusick to play Enzo was easily one of the greatest casting ‘gets’ in Lone Star history,” says showrunner Rashad Raisani. “His charm and soul make him the perfect step-father to T.K. And his star power and vicious comedic timing make him the perfect foil for Owen Strand. My only regret is that we don’t have more seasons to watch this incredible actor explore this game-changing character.”
When TV Insider spoke with Rubinstein for our aftershow, First Response, for Episode 5, “Thunderstruck,” he raved about the casting of Enzo. “The person that’s playing Enzo is absolutely perfect, Ian Cusick from Lost, I can’t believe we got him,” he shared. “I literally used to watch Lost religiously as a kid. And the fact that he’s playing my stepdad is just the coolest thing ever.”
Rubinstein, like fans, had been waiting to see Enzo onscreen. “Going into Season 1, I quickly learned that Enzo was actually T.K.’s father figure for most of his young life, and that dynamic compared to him and Owen is very different. And I think it makes for an incredible love-hate triangle that we’re going to see between Enzo, Owen, and T.K.,” he explained.
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9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 hasn’t actually had many Owen and T.K. scenes, and, according to Rubinstein, the fact that father and son have been going through things on their own “collides because of Enzo and Jonah coming to town. I think it’s a perfect way to unite us. It definitely add a little bit of a rift to Owen and T.K., but it’s for great reason. I think the makeup of those two is one of the most special things that we do this season and it’s all for a good cause, and it brings up some very difficult conversations that needed to be had between T.K. and Owen as well that we’ve sort of just brushed to the side since T.K. was a kid. So it definitely brings up some stuff that I feel like T.K. finally gets to get off his shoulders and really let Owen know how he feels about things and I’m so excited for that.”
Raisani pointed out to us that Enzo “kind of took Owen’s place in T.K.’s life after Owen sort of backed off as a dad because of 9/11. Enzo really did have a giant hand in raising T.K. and he fathered Jonah, T.K.’s little brother. So we wanted to, as we’re sort of looking at this series to wrap it up and talk about family, get back to who is T.K. going to be as a son and as a brother and also as a father going forward as this series comes to a close. Jonah, that little boy, and Enzo, his stepfather, seemed like the perfect characters that we could kind of tell that story through.”
He continued, “Also, it’s gonna force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become. So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character. Also, he’s just a whole lot of fun.”
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Casts a ‘Lost’ Star as T.K.’s Stepfather Enzo
The man who raised TK has been brought up several times throughout 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s five seasons, but viewers will meet him in the flesh in the final season. TV Insider reveals that Henry Ian Cusick(Lost, The 100, Scandal) has been cast as Enzo, TK’s stepfather. Ian Cusick is set to debut in Episode 7, airing on November 11. The character is described as “impossibly handsome, cosmopolitan, cultured, wealthy, and suave.” He visits TK on his 30th birthday and catches Owen by surprise for several reasons, but who’s willing to bet it’s the handsome part? The outlet unveiled first-look images that show Enzo accompanied by Jonah, TK’s stepbrother, and the two guests meeting TK’s husband, Carlos.
This visit has a deeper meaning and is not just a birthday celebration as it might initially present. The season’s description teased that “on his 30th birthday, T.K. gets a surprise visit from someone from his past that could change his and Carlos’ lives forever.” The logline for 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5, Episode 7 “Kiddos” teases this surprise and other arcs for the episode.
TK gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday when his stepdad Enzo (guest star Henry Ian Cusick) arrives in Austin along with TK’s young half-brother Jonah; Owen’s resentment of Enzo turns physical; Tommy is determined to push through her latest crisis; Wyatt attempts to talk-down a suicidal caller and the 126 must perform a dangerous surgery in the field after a man is impaled in a tree in.
Showrunner Rashid Raisani talked about casting Ian Cusick for the role. “Landing Henry Ian Cusick to play Enzo was easily one of the greatest casting ‘gets’ in Lone Star history. His charm and soul make him the perfect stepfather to TK, and his star power and vicious comedic timing make him the perfect foil for Owen Strand. My only regret is that we don’t have more seasons to watch this incredible actor explore this game-changing character,” he said.
Enzo’s visit unearths some things from the past and will force Owen to confront his behavior after 9/11 and how it affected TK. “It’s gonna force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become. So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character,” Raisani teased.
Guest stars for the episode include Ian Cusick as Enzo, Theodore & Vincent Simard as Jonah, Eugene Byrd as Will, Serenity Grace Russell as Rory, Hina Khan as Isla, Christine Weatherup as Dr. Dawn Collins and Iris Liu as Sofia.
Watch “Kiddos” on Fox on Monday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Catch up on Hulu.
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Synopsis: Small-town girl Karissa is invited by a popular influencer to a mansion in Thailand to mingle with beautiful people and build her up to a million followers. Things take a dark turn when they discover who the sponsor behind this event is.
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1 Million Followers premiered on Oct 25. in select theatres and on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Ian stars as Daniel in this thriller which takes the viewer on an unexpected trip of twists and turns.
The movie was filmed in Thailand, so you can expect beautiful scenery, along with a melodic and upbeat soundtrack that adds to the story too.
Directed by Harvey Lowry and starring Shelly Q, with Evan Williams and Henry Ian Cusick, accompanied by a supporting cast of Ryan Jamaal Swain, Jade Ma, Constanza Palavecino, Patrick Atchison and more.
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It chronicles the development and cultural impact of ABC’s science fictionadventuredrama television series Lost. The film features interviews with the cast and crew of the original series, and was fully financed by crowdfunding on Indiegogo. It premiered on September 22, 2024, twenty years after the show’s pilot episode first aired on TV.
Getting Lost premiered on September 22, 2024, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA.[6] This date marked the 20th anniversary of the original series’ premiere.
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When the mayor of Honolulu (Rick Blangiardi) declares August is actors month, what do the actors do?
They celebrate at the Honolulu Hale (official site of the mayor’s office and the city council) in downtown Honolulu.
Many local stage and screen actors were in attendance yesterday including Ian, who is Hawaii’s SagAftra Representative.
He spoke to encourage the Hawaii legislature to provide more incentives so more local productions can be made in Hawaii, providing opportunities and employment for that actors and crews who make Hawaii their home.
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This year marks the 20th year of LOST’s debut, and composer Michael Giacchino and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra conducted an evening of music and storytelling. The performance held on April, 27, 2024 at the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, featured the Emmy® Award-winning score, video clips on the big screen, and special guests: the award-winning LOST actors: Evangeline Lilly as “Kate Austen” and Henry Ian Cusick as “Desmond Hume.” Writer and showrunner Carlton Cuse also appeared. Many fans flew to the island to celebrate this and what a very special night it was!
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We saw the final appearances of John Swift on April 29th and May 6th, in the third season finale of NCIS: Hawai’i….. which ultimately turned out to be the last episodes of the series. The news broke the series was not being renewed.
Fans have started an online campaign and petition to have the show brought back and possibly on another network. We wish them well in their endeavors.
Ian’s return as John Swift marked his 2nd third season appearance, having appeared in 3.02 titled Crash and Burn.
Below are video clips and screencaps of Ian as John Swift, from the season’s final two episodes.
3.09 titled – Spill The Tea –
IMDb Synopsis: When a high-value bioweapons expert is murdered in a secure facility, NCIS and the NCIS Elite team join forces to track down the killer and discover an even deadlier threat.
IMDb Synopsis – Following a devastating ambush with a deadly bioweapon, the NCIS team must track down a mysterious terrorist group before they can strike again.
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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Season Finale Is Bringing Back 2 Familiar Guest Stars, Plus How Will Season 3 End?
We’re just about halfway through NCIS: Hawai’i‘s third season, but we’re already looking ahead to the two-part finale—and have some teases about what to expect!
“There’s NCIS Elite. There are two special visits,” Alex Tarrant (who plays Kai) tells TV Insider. We have confirmed that one of the two familiar guest stars popping up in the Season 3 finale is Agent John Swift (Henry Ian Cusick), with the other remaining a mystery. (This will be Cusick’s second appearance this season.)
“There is definitely a special twist that comes in towards the end. It was a shock to me when I was reading the scripts, that’s for sure,” Tarrant continues. And yes, the finale “most definitely … ends on a cliffhanger.”
He’s also excited because “Kai actually hasn’t had very many fights this season, but in the finale, we really get to see something significant within his physical capability.” In general, expect more action from Kai as well as him “looking after the team and trying to be a good teammate.”
Kai has really settled into the team after he was the newbie at the start of the series. In a way, art imitates life. “For me this has been the most enjoyable season so far. I think the first two seasons, I’m from New Zealand, so I’m kind of juggling the accent and then trying to do the whole acting thing. So this is the first season where I felt like everything has come together and I can really just have fun with everyone,” Tarrant explains.
When it comes to his character, “I think he felt like an outsider coming in in the first season and Kai has gone through this amazing transformation, especially looking back at it from Season 1 to where he is now. He’s more open,” continues the star. “I think he’s freer to express himself in the ways that he knows that his team won’t judge him for. So I think that’s such an awesome thing. I’ve been really enjoying this progression of Kai.”
What do you think will bring Swift back? And who are you hoping the other familiar guest star in the finale is? Let us know in the comments section, below.
NCIS: Hawai’i, Mondays, 10/9c, CBS
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Ian’s character, Supervisor Agent John Swift, makes his season 3 debut tonight in the show’s second episode of the new season, titled “Crash and Burn”.
We have a preview clip which features Ian, along with Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant and new cast regular, LLCoolJ as Sam Hanna.
We’ve heard about Supervisor Agent John Swift of the Office of Special Projects (Henry Ian Cusick) and Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) being in contact on NCIS: Hawai’i, and now we’ll get to see that in action.
Cusick returns in the CBS drama’s third season, and TV Insider can exclusively unveil first look photos (below) and a sneak peek of him in the second episode, “Crash and Burn,” airing February 19.
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“[Swift is] a big reason why we have Sam,” Vanessa Lachey (who plays boss Jane Tennant) told us ahead of the premiere. “Swift comes in. Swift deals with Sam. Sam has a really interesting dynamic with Swift as well. He puts me with Jane,” LL COOL J added.
And now, in the sneak peek, which you can watch above, Jane and Sam join Swift in her office. “What we need to speak about is sensitive,” he says. “I know why you’re here. You don’t think I’m fit for duty. It’s why you sent Sam to babysit me,” Jane says, which Swift denies … sort of. Watch the full sneak peek above for more, including why Swift is in Hawai’i, which includes the reason behind the Russian mob’s breach of the U.S. Marshals service and them taking down the plane in the premiere.
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Cusick’s Swift was introduced in the penultimate episode of Season 2, with Jesse Boone (Noah Mills) and Kai Holman (Alex Tarrant) finding him standing in Jane’s office. Then, Sam came to Jane and Kate Whistler’s (Tori Anderson) aid in Caracas in the finale, and upon returning to Hawai’i, Jane thanked Swift for sending Sam. “Sounds like you handled it just fine,” he told her.
Last time Swift was seen, he was on the phone and commenting about the team (and Jane) on a call we only heard his side of, “It’s a solid group, loyal. Based on what I’ve seen, very by-the-book. This whole situation seems like an exception. No, I’m not sure what other secrets she’s hiding, or what other cretins this will bring out of the woodwork. Well, that’s the problem with our friends at the CIA. Yeah, couldn’t hurt to plus-up the team. I’ve got an idea who.”
Also coming up in the February 19 episode, following the crash of a prisoner transport plane, the NCIS team must find the convicts that escaped onto the island. Meanwhile, Sam Hanna and Tennant are tasked with locating a high-profile Russian prisoner known as “The Chemist.”
NCIS: Hawai’i, Season 3 Premiere, Monday, February 12, 10/9c, CBS
Another NCIS franchise return is confirmed in new images from NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, revealing which familiar face will be coming back.
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Henry Ian Cusick returns as Agent John Swift in NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, episode 2.
Swift is seen collaborating with the NCIS team in new images from the upcoming episode.
His return in season 3 accompanies that of LL Cool J as Sam Hanna, who has played the character since NCIS: Los Angeles .
New images from NCIS: Hawai’iseason 3 reveal the return of a familiar character from the franchise, the latest familiar face to appear in the spinoff. The newest season features the return of LL Cool J as Sam Hanna, having previously appeared in scattered episodes throughout season 2. Hanna was previously a leading character on NCIS: Los Angeles, having appeared all the way through season 14.
Now, TV Insiderhas confirmed the return of Henry Ian Cusick as Agent John Swift, revealing images of him in NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, episode 2. The new photos of the Office of Special Projects agent show him working alongside the NCIS in their case. Check out the images below:
What Swift’s Return Means For NCIS: Hawaii Season 3
Swift was first introduced in season 2, episode 21, where he later sent Hanna to help Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) following her capture. He also spoke to someone on the phone at the end of season 2, praising the team for their ability to work together. However, it’s still unclear what his overarching role in the show is aside from his employment with the Office of Special Projects.
His upcoming appearance in the show will likely have to do with Tennant and Hanna tracking down a Russian prisoner named “The Chemist,” since one image shows him standing beside the show’s protagonist. His involvement in the case exhibits its high-profile nature, perhaps hinting at the types of cases to expect in the rest of the season. He may even become a regular guest on the show, joining other NCIS: Hawai’i characters on their future missions.
Given the number of surprising storylines that could happen, it’s possible other familiar faces from the past could appear in season 3. While Swift hasn’t officially joined the main cast of characters, it’s possible his role is expanded upon in NCIS: Hawai’i season 4, should the series get renewed. With plenty of intrigue for the show’s future still in store, it remains to be seen how the new character fits into the larger narrative.
NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, episode 2 airs Monday, February 19 on CBS
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A new episode of NCIS: Hawai’i has a surprise for viewers and boss Jane Tennant (played by Vanessa Lachey).
Supervisor Agent John Swift of the Office of Special Projects (played by Henry Ian Cusick) is back.
His title is a mouthful, but his job seems to encompass more than previously revealed.
Swift first appeared in the final two episodes of NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 (Past Due and Dies Irae).
While he is on the side of bringing down the bad guys, he does it in a way that can ruffle the feathers of people he works with. Add Tennant to that list.
Now Swift is back for NCIS: Hawai’i Season 3, Episode 2, and he has a surprising revelation for Tennant.
Who is Henry Ian Cusick on the NCIS: Hawai’i cast?
Cusick is probably best known for his role as Desmond Hume on Lost. The character was mysterious and brought much intrigue to the hit ABC show.
Cusick played Marcus Kane on The 100, Russ Taylor on MacGyver, and Stephen Finch on Scandal.
And now Cusick is playing John Swift in the NCIS Universe.
Swift sent Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) to save the day at the end of Season 2. Hanna was on the NCIS: Los Angeles team, but now he is helping Jane Tennant in Hawai’i.
“It’s a solid group, loyal. Based on what I’ve seen, very by-the-book. This whole situation seems like an exception. No, I’m not sure what other secrets she’s hiding, or what other cretins this will bring out of the woodwork. Well, that’s the problem with our friends at the CIA. Yeah, couldn’t hurt to plus-up the team. I’ve got an idea who,” Swift said during a mysterious phone call in Season 2.
Then Hanna turned up. And his addition to the NCIS: Hawai’i cast has been a good one.
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Henry Ian Cusick returns to NCIS: Hawai’i cast
Following the crashing of a prisoner transport plane, Cusick’s character pops back up on NCIS: Hawai’i. His appearance is in Season 3, Episode 2, debuting on February 19.
Swift admits to Tennant that he sent Hanna to watch her, but that’s not why he is back in town.
A Russian terrorist has escaped during the plane crash, and Swift is there to convince Hanna and Tennant to capture him and bring him back alive. He has a stockpile of dangerous weapons, and Swift wants to know their location.
This gives Hanna an excuse to work another case with Tennant. It all begins at 10/9c on Monday, February 19.
NCIS: Hawai’i airs Monday at 10/9c on CBS.
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911 LoneStar: Two Sneak Peek Videos Ahead of Monday’s Night Episode With Ian as Guest Star
New TV Insider press articles are below which include sneak peek videos of Ian as TK’s stepfather Enzo, giving us our first look and listen at his character!
9-1-1: Lone Star Finally Introduces Henry Ian Cusick as Enzo for ‘Bonkers’ Storyline (Exclusive Sneak Peek)
By Andy Swift
After four seasons, 9-1-1: Lone Star is finally putting a face to a name, introducing Henry Ian Cusick as TK’s stepfather Enzo. And as you’ll see in TVLine’s exclusive sneak from Monday’s episode (Fox, 8/7c), the guy definitely knows how to make an entrance.
Bringing Enzo to Austin is something Ronen Rubinstein, who plays TK, has been anxiously anticipating for years. “It’s something I’ve been asking for and daydreaming about since Season 1,” the actor tells TVLine. “I’ve always tried to imagine who Enzo was and who could possibly play him. I think it was perfectly done, and it surpassed all of my wildest dreams.”
In the scene above, Enzo rolls into the firehouse with a flashy 30th birthday gift for TK. As Owen snarks to Mateo, “Enzo has a way of swooping in and making everything about him.” (Spoiler alert: Owen has no idea how correct he is. But he’s about to find out.)
“That storyline is just bonkers,” Rubinstein teases. “This is why I’m not a writer, because the stuff that they came up with for Enzo and TK is just unbelievable. I’m so proud of that. And everything with Jonah is going to be such a roller coaster. People are in for a wild ride.”
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Sneak Peek: Owen Sends Enzo to the Hospital (VIDEO)
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What better way to deal with the awkwardness between T.K.’s (Ronen Rubinstein) father Owen (Rob Lowe) and stepfather Enzo (Henry Ian Cusick) when the latter visits (surprise!) than with … arm wrestling? That’s what happens in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of the November 11 episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Enzo is in town for T.K.’s 30th birthday, with his young half-brother Jonah (he’s adorable, as you can see in our exclusive photos)—and everyone gathers at Owen’s for dinner in our clip.
“Can you imagine what Mom would say if she saw all of us at dinner together?” T.K. wonders. (After all, for a brief period of time, Owen thought Jonah would be his, until Gwyn realized the truth.) She’d never believe it, both men know, especially after last time.
When Carlos (Rafael Silva) asks what happened, he finds out about the arm-wrestling match at T.K.’s Bar Mitzvah with the “not so age appropriate” language. Both Enzo and Owen admit it wasn’t their finest hour. Then Carlos makes the mistake of asking who won. Enzo says it was a draw, while Owen insists he did. The subsequent argument leads to a rematch … which goes terribly wrong. Watch the full sneak peek above to see how badly Enzo is hurt.
Rubinstein previously teased for us the “incredible love-hate triangle that we’re going to see between Enzo, Owen, and T.K.” as part of our aftershow, First Response, for Episode 5, “Thunderstruck.”
Bringing in Enzo will “force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become,” showrunner Rashad Raisani told us. “So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character. Also, he’s just a whole lot of fun.”
Also in this next episode, “Kiddos,” Tommy (Gina Torres) is determined to push through her latest crisis (she has breast cancer), Wyatt (Jackson Pace) attempts to talk-down a suicidal caller, and the 126 must perform a dangerous surgery in the field after a man is impaled in a tree.
9-1-1: Lone Star, Mondays, 8/7c, Fox
Nov. 11 Upcoming Guest Appearance for Ian in ‘911 LoneStar’
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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ First Look at Henry Ian Cusick: T.K.’s Stepfather Meets Carlos (PHOTOS)
We’ve heard quite a bit about Enzo, T.K.’s (Ronen Rubinstein) stepfather, over the years, and in 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s final season, we’re going to meet him!
TV Insider can exclusively reveal that Lost‘s Henry Ian Cusick will recur as Enzo, first appearing in the November 11 episode. Enzo is described as “impossibly handsome, cosmopolitan, cultured, wealthy, and suave.” He shows up for T.K.’s birthday “much to the consternation of Owen (Rob Lowe).” Check out our exclusive photos of Cusick as Enzo with T.K. and Owen as well as meeting his stepson’s husband, Carlos (Rafael Silva), below.
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In his first appearance, the November 11 episode titled “Kiddos,” T.K. gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday when Enzo arrives in Austin along with his half-brother Jonah. Owen’s resentment of Enzo turns physical. Also in this episode, Tommy (Gina Torres) is determined to push through her latest crisis, Wyatt (Jackson Pace) attempts to talk down a suicidal caller, and a man is impaled in a tree.
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“Landing Henry Ian Cusick to play Enzo was easily one of the greatest casting ‘gets’ in Lone Star history,” says showrunner Rashad Raisani. “His charm and soul make him the perfect step-father to T.K. And his star power and vicious comedic timing make him the perfect foil for Owen Strand. My only regret is that we don’t have more seasons to watch this incredible actor explore this game-changing character.”
When TV Insider spoke with Rubinstein for our aftershow, First Response, for Episode 5, “Thunderstruck,” he raved about the casting of Enzo. “The person that’s playing Enzo is absolutely perfect, Ian Cusick from Lost, I can’t believe we got him,” he shared. “I literally used to watch Lost religiously as a kid. And the fact that he’s playing my stepdad is just the coolest thing ever.”
Rubinstein, like fans, had been waiting to see Enzo onscreen. “Going into Season 1, I quickly learned that Enzo was actually T.K.’s father figure for most of his young life, and that dynamic compared to him and Owen is very different. And I think it makes for an incredible love-hate triangle that we’re going to see between Enzo, Owen, and T.K.,” he explained.
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9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 hasn’t actually had many Owen and T.K. scenes, and, according to Rubinstein, the fact that father and son have been going through things on their own “collides because of Enzo and Jonah coming to town. I think it’s a perfect way to unite us. It definitely add a little bit of a rift to Owen and T.K., but it’s for great reason. I think the makeup of those two is one of the most special things that we do this season and it’s all for a good cause, and it brings up some very difficult conversations that needed to be had between T.K. and Owen as well that we’ve sort of just brushed to the side since T.K. was a kid. So it definitely brings up some stuff that I feel like T.K. finally gets to get off his shoulders and really let Owen know how he feels about things and I’m so excited for that.”
Raisani pointed out to us that Enzo “kind of took Owen’s place in T.K.’s life after Owen sort of backed off as a dad because of 9/11. Enzo really did have a giant hand in raising T.K. and he fathered Jonah, T.K.’s little brother. So we wanted to, as we’re sort of looking at this series to wrap it up and talk about family, get back to who is T.K. going to be as a son and as a brother and also as a father going forward as this series comes to a close. Jonah, that little boy, and Enzo, his stepfather, seemed like the perfect characters that we could kind of tell that story through.”
He continued, “Also, it’s gonna force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become. So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character. Also, he’s just a whole lot of fun.”
9-1-1: Lone Star, Mondays, 8/7c, Fox
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By Denis Kimathi
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Casts a ‘Lost’ Star as T.K.’s Stepfather Enzo
The man who raised TK has been brought up several times throughout 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s five seasons, but viewers will meet him in the flesh in the final season. TV Insider reveals that Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The 100, Scandal) has been cast as Enzo, TK’s stepfather. Ian Cusick is set to debut in Episode 7, airing on November 11. The character is described as “impossibly handsome, cosmopolitan, cultured, wealthy, and suave.” He visits TK on his 30th birthday and catches Owen by surprise for several reasons, but who’s willing to bet it’s the handsome part? The outlet unveiled first-look images that show Enzo accompanied by Jonah, TK’s stepbrother, and the two guests meeting TK’s husband, Carlos.
This visit has a deeper meaning and is not just a birthday celebration as it might initially present. The season’s description teased that “on his 30th birthday, T.K. gets a surprise visit from someone from his past that could change his and Carlos’ lives forever.” The logline for 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5, Episode 7 “Kiddos” teases this surprise and other arcs for the episode.
Showrunner Rashid Raisani talked about casting Ian Cusick for the role. “Landing Henry Ian Cusick to play Enzo was easily one of the greatest casting ‘gets’ in Lone Star history. His charm and soul make him the perfect stepfather to TK, and his star power and vicious comedic timing make him the perfect foil for Owen Strand. My only regret is that we don’t have more seasons to watch this incredible actor explore this game-changing character,” he said.
Enzo’s visit unearths some things from the past and will force Owen to confront his behavior after 9/11 and how it affected TK. “It’s gonna force Owen to acknowledge, kind of going back to his past as T.K.’s father and the years that he was absent, that some damage was done to T.K. and that Enzo had a lot to say about what kind of person T.K. would become. So there’s a lot of reckoning about the past that’s gonna come through with his character,” Raisani teased.
Guest stars for the episode include Ian Cusick as Enzo, Theodore & Vincent Simard as Jonah, Eugene Byrd as Will, Serenity Grace Russell as Rory, Hina Khan as Isla, Christine Weatherup as Dr. Dawn Collins and Iris Liu as Sofia.
Watch “Kiddos” on Fox on Monday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Catch up on Hulu.
‘1 Million Followers’ Premieres in Select Theaters and on Prime and Apple TV
Synopsis: Small-town girl Karissa is invited by a popular influencer to a mansion in Thailand to mingle with beautiful people and build her up to a million followers. Things take a dark turn when they discover who the sponsor behind this event is.
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1 Million Followers premiered on Oct 25. in select theatres and on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Ian stars as Daniel in this thriller which takes the viewer on an unexpected trip of twists and turns.
The movie was filmed in Thailand, so you can expect beautiful scenery, along with a melodic and upbeat soundtrack that adds to the story too.
Directed by Harvey Lowry and starring Shelly Q, with Evan Williams and Henry Ian Cusick, accompanied by a supporting cast of Ryan Jamaal Swain, Jade Ma, Constanza Palavecino, Patrick Atchison and more.
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‘Getting Lost’ documentary premieres in LA September 22, 2024
From Wikipedia:
Getting Lost is an independent documentary film directed and co-produced by Taylor Morden.
It chronicles the development and cultural impact of ABC’s science fiction adventure drama television series Lost. The film features interviews with the cast and crew of the original series, and was fully financed by crowdfunding on Indiegogo. It premiered on September 22, 2024, twenty years after the show’s pilot episode first aired on TV.
Getting Lost premiered on September 22, 2024, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA.[6] This date marked the 20th anniversary of the original series’ premiere.
Several guests who appeared in the documentary were seen at the premiere, including Jorge Garcia, Maggie Grace, Bai Ling and Malcolm David Kelley.
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Ian on location in Hawaii, being interviewed for Getting Lost
The documentary is currently screening in the U.S and in the UK and Europe, check their official site for dates and cities!
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August: Actors Month in Honolulu
When the mayor of Honolulu (Rick Blangiardi) declares August is actors month, what do the actors do?
They celebrate at the Honolulu Hale (official site of the mayor’s office and the city council) in downtown Honolulu.
Many local stage and screen actors were in attendance yesterday including Ian, who is Hawaii’s SagAftra Representative.
He spoke to encourage the Hawaii legislature to provide more incentives so more local productions can be made in Hawaii, providing opportunities and employment for that actors and crews who make Hawaii their home.
Lost 20th Anniversary: Ian appears at Lost In Concert on Oahu
This year marks the 20th year of LOST’s debut, and composer Michael Giacchino and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra conducted an evening of music and storytelling. The performance held on April, 27, 2024 at the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, featured the Emmy® Award-winning score, video clips on the big screen, and special guests: the award-winning LOST actors: Evangeline Lilly as “Kate Austen” and Henry Ian Cusick as “Desmond Hume.” Writer and showrunner Carlton Cuse also appeared. Many fans flew to the island to celebrate this and what a very special night it was!
Official concert poster:
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Marquee and concert goers
NCIS: Hawai’i Season 3 and Series Finale
We saw the final appearances of John Swift on April 29th and May 6th, in the third season finale of NCIS: Hawai’i….. which ultimately turned out to be the last episodes of the series. The news broke the series was not being renewed.
Fans have started an online campaign and petition to have the show brought back and possibly on another network. We wish them well in their endeavors.
Ian’s return as John Swift marked his 2nd third season appearance, having appeared in 3.02 titled Crash and Burn.
Below are video clips and screencaps of Ian as John Swift, from the season’s final two episodes.
3.09 titled – Spill The Tea –
IMDb Synopsis: When a high-value bioweapons expert is murdered in a secure facility, NCIS and the NCIS Elite team join forces to track down the killer and discover an even deadlier threat.
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3.10 Divided We Conquer –
IMDb Synopsis – Following a devastating ambush with a deadly bioweapon, the NCIS team must track down a mysterious terrorist group before they can strike again.
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NCIS Hawai’i: John Swift Returns for Two Part Finale
Season three’s finale of NCIS Hawai’i will bring back Agent John Swift.
Ian guest starred in 3.02 and will be seen in the season’s two part finale airing in May.
From TV Insider:
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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Season Finale Is Bringing Back 2 Familiar Guest Stars, Plus How Will Season 3 End?
We’re just about halfway through NCIS: Hawai’i‘s third season, but we’re already looking ahead to the two-part finale—and have some teases about what to expect!
“There’s NCIS Elite. There are two special visits,” Alex Tarrant (who plays Kai) tells TV Insider. We have confirmed that one of the two familiar guest stars popping up in the Season 3 finale is Agent John Swift (Henry Ian Cusick), with the other remaining a mystery. (This will be Cusick’s second appearance this season.)
“There is definitely a special twist that comes in towards the end. It was a shock to me when I was reading the scripts, that’s for sure,” Tarrant continues. And yes, the finale “most definitely … ends on a cliffhanger.”
He’s also excited because “Kai actually hasn’t had very many fights this season, but in the finale, we really get to see something significant within his physical capability.” In general, expect more action from Kai as well as him “looking after the team and trying to be a good teammate.”
Kai has really settled into the team after he was the newbie at the start of the series. In a way, art imitates life. “For me this has been the most enjoyable season so far. I think the first two seasons, I’m from New Zealand, so I’m kind of juggling the accent and then trying to do the whole acting thing. So this is the first season where I felt like everything has come together and I can really just have fun with everyone,” Tarrant explains.
When it comes to his character, “I think he felt like an outsider coming in in the first season and Kai has gone through this amazing transformation, especially looking back at it from Season 1 to where he is now. He’s more open,” continues the star. “I think he’s freer to express himself in the ways that he knows that his team won’t judge him for. So I think that’s such an awesome thing. I’ve been really enjoying this progression of Kai.”
What do you think will bring Swift back? And who are you hoping the other familiar guest star in the finale is? Let us know in the comments section, below.
NCIS: Hawai’i, Mondays, 10/9c, CBS
John Swift Makes His Return to NCIS Hawai’i Tonight!
Ian’s character, Supervisor Agent John Swift, makes his season 3 debut tonight in the show’s second episode of the new season, titled “Crash and Burn”.
We have a preview clip which features Ian, along with Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant and new cast regular, LLCoolJ as Sam Hanna.
Press articles below on Ian’s return:
‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ First Look: Henry Ian Cusick Returns — But Swift’s Not Here for Reason Jane Thinks (VIDEO)
Meredith Jacobs February 15, 1:00 pm
We’ve heard about Supervisor Agent John Swift of the Office of Special Projects (Henry Ian Cusick) and Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) being in contact on NCIS: Hawai’i, and now we’ll get to see that in action.
Cusick returns in the CBS drama’s third season, and TV Insider can exclusively unveil first look photos (below) and a sneak peek of him in the second episode, “Crash and Burn,” airing February 19.
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“[Swift is] a big reason why we have Sam,” Vanessa Lachey (who plays boss Jane Tennant) told us ahead of the premiere. “Swift comes in. Swift deals with Sam. Sam has a really interesting dynamic with Swift as well. He puts me with Jane,” LL COOL J added.
And now, in the sneak peek, which you can watch above, Jane and Sam join Swift in her office. “What we need to speak about is sensitive,” he says. “I know why you’re here. You don’t think I’m fit for duty. It’s why you sent Sam to babysit me,” Jane says, which Swift denies … sort of. Watch the full sneak peek above for more, including why Swift is in Hawai’i, which includes the reason behind the Russian mob’s breach of the U.S. Marshals service and them taking down the plane in the premiere.
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Cusick’s Swift was introduced in the penultimate episode of Season 2, with Jesse Boone (Noah Mills) and Kai Holman (Alex Tarrant) finding him standing in Jane’s office. Then, Sam came to Jane and Kate Whistler’s (Tori Anderson) aid in Caracas in the finale, and upon returning to Hawai’i, Jane thanked Swift for sending Sam. “Sounds like you handled it just fine,” he told her.
Last time Swift was seen, he was on the phone and commenting about the team (and Jane) on a call we only heard his side of, “It’s a solid group, loyal. Based on what I’ve seen, very by-the-book. This whole situation seems like an exception. No, I’m not sure what other secrets she’s hiding, or what other cretins this will bring out of the woodwork. Well, that’s the problem with our friends at the CIA. Yeah, couldn’t hurt to plus-up the team. I’ve got an idea who.”
Also coming up in the February 19 episode, following the crash of a prisoner transport plane, the NCIS team must find the convicts that escaped onto the island. Meanwhile, Sam Hanna and Tennant are tasked with locating a high-profile Russian prisoner known as “The Chemist.”
NCIS: Hawai’i, Season 3 Premiere, Monday, February 12, 10/9c, CBS
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Another NCIS Franchise Return Confirmed In Hawaii Season 3 Images
By Nick Bythrow
Another NCIS franchise return is confirmed in new images from NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, revealing which familiar face will be coming back.
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New images from NCIS: Hawai’i season 3 reveal the return of a familiar character from the franchise, the latest familiar face to appear in the spinoff. The newest season features the return of LL Cool J as Sam Hanna, having previously appeared in scattered episodes throughout season 2. Hanna was previously a leading character on NCIS: Los Angeles, having appeared all the way through season 14.
Now, TV Insider has confirmed the return of Henry Ian Cusick as Agent John Swift, revealing images of him in NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, episode 2. The new photos of the Office of Special Projects agent show him working alongside the NCIS in their case. Check out the images below:
What Swift’s Return Means For NCIS: Hawaii Season 3
Swift was first introduced in season 2, episode 21, where he later sent Hanna to help Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) following her capture. He also spoke to someone on the phone at the end of season 2, praising the team for their ability to work together. However, it’s still unclear what his overarching role in the show is aside from his employment with the Office of Special Projects.
His upcoming appearance in the show will likely have to do with Tennant and Hanna tracking down a Russian prisoner named “The Chemist,” since one image shows him standing beside the show’s protagonist. His involvement in the case exhibits its high-profile nature, perhaps hinting at the types of cases to expect in the rest of the season. He may even become a regular guest on the show, joining other NCIS: Hawai’i characters on their future missions.
Given the number of surprising storylines that could happen, it’s possible other familiar faces from the past could appear in season 3. While Swift hasn’t officially joined the main cast of characters, it’s possible his role is expanded upon in NCIS: Hawai’i season 4, should the series get renewed. With plenty of intrigue for the show’s future still in store, it remains to be seen how the new character fits into the larger narrative.
NCIS: Hawai’i season 3, episode 2 airs Monday, February 19 on CBS
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NCIS: Hawai’i character returns for new episode
Sat Feb 17, 2024 at 3:01pm ET
By Ryan DeVault
A new episode of NCIS: Hawai’i has a surprise for viewers and boss Jane Tennant (played by Vanessa Lachey).
Supervisor Agent John Swift of the Office of Special Projects (played by Henry Ian Cusick) is back.
His title is a mouthful, but his job seems to encompass more than previously revealed.
Swift first appeared in the final two episodes of NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 (Past Due and Dies Irae).
While he is on the side of bringing down the bad guys, he does it in a way that can ruffle the feathers of people he works with. Add Tennant to that list.
Now Swift is back for NCIS: Hawai’i Season 3, Episode 2, and he has a surprising revelation for Tennant.
Who is Henry Ian Cusick on the NCIS: Hawai’i cast?
Cusick is probably best known for his role as Desmond Hume on Lost. The character was mysterious and brought much intrigue to the hit ABC show.
Cusick played Marcus Kane on The 100, Russ Taylor on MacGyver, and Stephen Finch on Scandal.
And now Cusick is playing John Swift in the NCIS Universe.
Swift sent Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) to save the day at the end of Season 2. Hanna was on the NCIS: Los Angeles team, but now he is helping Jane Tennant in Hawai’i.
“It’s a solid group, loyal. Based on what I’ve seen, very by-the-book. This whole situation seems like an exception. No, I’m not sure what other secrets she’s hiding, or what other cretins this will bring out of the woodwork. Well, that’s the problem with our friends at the CIA. Yeah, couldn’t hurt to plus-up the team. I’ve got an idea who,” Swift said during a mysterious phone call in Season 2.
Then Hanna turned up. And his addition to the NCIS: Hawai’i cast has been a good one.
Henry Ian Cusick returns to NCIS: Hawai’i cast
Following the crashing of a prisoner transport plane, Cusick’s character pops back up on NCIS: Hawai’i. His appearance is in Season 3, Episode 2, debuting on February 19.
Swift admits to Tennant that he sent Hanna to watch her, but that’s not why he is back in town.
A Russian terrorist has escaped during the plane crash, and Swift is there to convince Hanna and Tennant to capture him and bring him back alive. He has a stockpile of dangerous weapons, and Swift wants to know their location.
This gives Hanna an excuse to work another case with Tennant. It all begins at 10/9c on Monday, February 19.
NCIS: Hawai’i airs Monday at 10/9c on CBS.