NCIS: Los Angeles fans were left heartbroken when Eric Christian Olsen, who portrayed the lovable Marty Deeks, decided to leave the show. But what has he been up to since his departure in May 2023?
Well, it turns out that Olsen has shifted his focus to producing. He owns a production company called Cloud Nine Productions and has been doing remarkably well. In fact, CBS recently purchased several TV shows from his company, including a law drama called Peculiar, a rom-com titled Mixed Signals, and a Latinx comedy called Family Insurance.
But Olsen's latest venture is the reboot of the popular show Matlock. Serving as a producer, he is excited about the project, which stars Kathy Bates as the main character and features Jason Ritter as a cast member. Olsen spoke about his experience with Parade, expressing his love for the message behind the new version of Matlock.
Although Olsen hasn't taken on any new acting roles since leaving NCIS: Los Angeles, he hasn't ruled it out either. Currently, he seems to be enjoying his time with his family. Olsen and his wife, Sarah Wright, are proud parents to three children: Winter, Esmé, and Wyatt.
While Olsen may have bid farewell to NCIS: Los Angeles, he holds fond memories of his time on the show. He found a connection with his character, Marty Deeks, as they both embraced fearless vulnerability. Olsen believes in leading with authenticity and cherishing real connections over perfection.
Although we may miss seeing Eric Christian Olsen on-screen as Marty Deeks, it's evident that he has found happiness and fulfillment in his new ventures.