LOS ANGELES – If any series has a shot at single-handedly reviving the buddy cop genre, it’s “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
A spinoff of the durable “NCIS,” the newcomer is a hit that ranks as one of the fall season’s top-rated shows. Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J, who star as slick federal agents, understand that their on-screen chemistry is a big part of the L.A. version’s appeal.
Their off-screen charm isn’t shabby, either.
When O’Donnell is quizzed about what his co-star’s stage name (he was born James Todd Smith) stands for, he doesn’t hesitate: “Ladies Love Cool James,” O’Donnell shoots back.
“Ah, got ya! My man, Chris,” actor-rapper LL Cool J said, smiling.
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