Renée Felice Smith Promoted to NCIS: Los Angeles Regular
Renee Felice Smith, who began playing perky, lovable intelligence analyst Nell Jones early this season, is now a series regular on NCIS: Los Angeles.
"Renee is an exciting and fun addition to the cast," Executive Producer Shane Brennan said.
"Like the character she plays, Renee is adorable, fearless and an absolute joy to work with. We're delighted to have her on the NCIS: Los Angeles team."
The second-year series has really hit its stride this year, with Smith and fellow new regular Eric Christian Olsen (Deeks) playing important roles in the characters' dynamics.
The on-screen chemistry of Callen (Chris O'Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) has always been strong, while Hetty (Linda Hunt) endeared herself to the audience from day one.
Thanks to Deeks' partnering with Kensi (Daniela Ruah) and Nell's banter with Eric (Barrett Foa), the show is developing some great relationships to compliment its action.
It's unclear if the plot lines of Dom and Nate were planned from the beginning, but regardless, you can't go wrong with more Nell. Congrats to Renee on her promotion.
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March 9th, 2013 3:35 PM
Miss RFS is an absolute joy to watch on NCIS and in no way deserves some of the negative comments posted here.She may look young for a top analyst but that doesn't mean she couldn't be one.I've had the pleasure and honour of working with some brilliant young people in my time.Miss Smith is, just as Miss Rhua, doing an outstanding job as the young feisty analyst and it's hard to believe it's her first mainstream acting role.NCIS have very high standards to uphold both with their storylines and the actors who play key charecters in the series.If she was my daughter I'd be very proud of what shes achieved so far.
February 25th, 2012 2:16 PM
Nell could be ABOVE VANCE - wouldn't it be cool if she were working for Vance's boss; with a higher clearance & "real title" than Vance (Under Secretary?)
Some characters have intimidated other team members, but nobody has done that to Nell; maybe NOW the reason will be made clear.
Would I marry RFS? If I wasn't already married & old enough to be her big brother; yes! There is "adorable;" & there is BEYOND ADORABLE - RFS falls into the latter category!
Did she grate on my nerves initially? Yes! But, since then she has grown on me like a prized wart - you love to show it off, & you never want to get rid of it!
I will BET MY LAST DOLLAR she will be STOLEN AWAY from NCISLA, if she is not kept happy & challenged! I would hire her in a heartbeat! She only will fit certain roles but still, her performances & tenacity outshine her diminutive stature. She is fearless; plays Nell as written & yet, with her own twists & flair.
Long live Nell Jones!
February 25th, 2012 2:07 PM
I used to miss an episodes but, with Nell, I *NEVER* miss! I love the mystery that she has an even higher IQ than Eric! They are playing Eric + Nell & Eric vs. Nell too cutesy. Clearly, she could be a PLANT - she is secretly there to maybe take Hetty's place - because she is a high-level operative - and a lot of her background still is a mystery - which makes for great TV.
New guy over Hetty - I *HATE* his character. HE is 'pointless.' We need an episode where Hetty tries to save his b#tt; but he gets killed anyway. Then Hetty gets promoted to just under Vance - and, suprise, NELL gets Hetty's job, which she has been groomed for since the very beginning - unbeknownst to the rest of the team.
Clearly, Nell & Hetty have shared info that none of the others have been fully aware of. Wouldn't it be even MORE cool if NELL is the one to "take down" the new Dragnet boss-man?!
And, besides, Hetty & Nell are "the same height," which is now a requirement for Hetty's replacem
February 2nd, 2012 12:02 PM
I THINK RENEE POTRAYS HER PART AS NELL PERFECTLY BESIDES THAT I THINK IN THE NEAR FUTURE SHE WLL LAND MORE TELEVISION AND MOVIE PARTS BECAUSE I THINK SHE IS THAT TALENTED.......
December 29th, 2011 4:24 AM
I just started watching this show, ( my wife has been a long time fan ), and like the person that Renee is and the character that she plays. Personally, I believe Renee adds both some much needed 'balance' and 'contrast', ( just like here love/hate reviews in this blog ), to an otherwise 'predictable' weekly TV series.
Just my two cents, ( for what it is worth ), at this hour.
Good Job Renee, keep up the good work!!!
Happy Holidays....... Bruce
September 25th, 2011 11:01 AM
bring back eric. renny is to young for this. im not wathcing it anymore
July 14th, 2011 3:33 PM
wow. love those 'stomping' great performances. somebody must have brought a real bag full to that show to bad it was somebody else's bag
July 12th, 2011 4:11 AM
The Nell character grates on my nerves! I used to look forward to every episode, but now, I have to steel myself I watch it. And, still, I can't help but cringe almost every time she speaks. She is trying too hard to be cute and she's too much of a 'know-it-all' that it's not funny.
June 22nd, 2011 12:49 AM
Renee Felice (Nell Jones?) on NCIS L.A. is hard to accept as a believable character--she sounds like a renegade from a chipmunk farm, not an educated, seasoned intelligence analyst, and looks 15 to 17 years old. Sorry, nice lady, but not a good fit for NCIS L.A.
June 7th, 2011 1:28 AM
SHE IS SOOOOOO CUTE AND COOOOOO COOL!!!