United States Secretary of the Navy to Appear on NCIS

NCIS fans are excited over the announcement that Meredith Eaton will guest star on a future episode of the show.

Now, they can also start buzzing about this unique casting tidbit:

Ray Maybus, The United States Secretary of the Navy, will make an appearance on the November 24 episode of the show, titled "Child's Play." He'll play an NCIS agent.

In the episode, Gibbs and company must place their Thanksgiving plans on hold when the investigation of a dead Marine leads them into the life of a 12-year-old prodigy, who might be the killer's next target.

Lisa Sheridan and Francis Capra will also guest star.