He said: “I had big hopes for Agent Vail, so, naturally, it took me by surprise.
“But I have complete trust and respect in Shane’s vision for the characters and the world he created.
“It has been an incredible experience working with such a talented cast and crew.”
Since starring on the show, Jamal Craig went on to star in films like Giraffes, In Time and The Power to Cure.
NCIS continues every Sunday at 9pm on CBS.
