For fans of Home and Away, it’s the reunion they’ve been waiting more than a decade to see — two of Summer Bay’s most beloved stars, Lincoln Lewis and Todd Lasance,

are finally back on screen together, and this time, they’re joining forces in one of the world’s biggest crime-procedural franchises: NCIS: Sydney. Call it destiny. Call it timing.

Call it a long-awaited full-circle moment. But one thing is certain — this epic reunion has sent shockwaves through Australian television and global fandoms alike.

And as the two actors themselves reveal, their return to the same set isn’t just nostalgic… it’s deeply emotional.

A Phone Call That Changed Everything

When Lincoln Lewis, now 38, received the news that he’d landed a role in the newest season of NCIS: Sydney, the excitement hit him instantly. And the very first person he called wasn’t an agent, producer, or even his family.

It was his closest friend, former co-star, and longtime brother-in-arms, Todd Lasance — the man who just so happens to star in the series as Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey.

To Lincoln, it wasn’t just a casting win. It was fate delivering exactly what the two men had been hoping for.

“After years of willing the universe to put us on the same set again… it finally happened,” Lincoln told TV Week from the show’s Sydney set in Kurnell.

The moment became even more surreal the first day they stepped into production.

“They put us in the same car heading to rehearsals,” Lincoln recalled. “Todd just turned to me and said, ‘Brother… we’re heading to set together. The last time we did this was for Home and Away.’”

He described the moment as strange, nostalgic, and overwhelmingly emotional — a sudden reminder of how far they’d come, and how meaningful it was to be reunited in a major international franchise.

From Summer Bay to Global Crime Drama

Lincoln and Todd’s bond began in their early twenties, back when the two rising stars burst onto Home and Away and quickly became fan favorites. But their friendship grew into something deeper when they took the next big step — moving in together.

Not into a luxury apartment.
Not into a trendy beach house.
But into a moldy flat in Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches.

“We were roommates for a year and a half,” Lincoln said. “We spent night after night running lines, helping each other prep for scenes — even when we weren’t in them together.”

Todd, now 40, laughed as he added:

“I’m surprised we didn’t get a fungal infection from that flat.”

Despite the dubious living conditions, that tiny, run-down apartment became the birthplace of one of Australian TV’s strongest off-screen friendships.

They watched films together.
Honed their craft.
Picked each other up after failures.
Celebrated even the smallest wins.

It was the kind of brotherhood that only forms when two people share not just a career path, but the same struggles, hopes, and dreams.

Supporting Each Other Through the Highs… and the Lowest of Lows

Behind the glamorous façade of stardom lies a brutally competitive reality — one both actors confronted repeatedly.

“You can spend a long time unemployed in this industry,” Lincoln admitted. “Months of auditions, then months of complete silence. It hits the soul.”

And every time he didn’t land a role, every time doubt crept in, he called one person:

Todd.

Todd was the anchor.
The confidant.
The friend who understood exactly what it felt like to bounce between opportunity and uncertainty.

And that’s what makes their reunion on NCIS: Sydney so powerful — it isn’t just professional.
It’s personal.

Lincoln Lewis Joins the Franchise as Vinnie Rees — A Wild New Force of Nature

In NCIS’s global universe, characters are known for being sharp, disciplined investigators.
But Lincoln’s new character, Vinnie Rees, is… something else entirely.

A treasure-hunting TV host with a flair for drama and danger, Vinnie bursts onto the scene with an energy that Lincoln describes as:

“Tiger King meets Bear Grylls meets Steve Irwin meets Alby Mangels.”

In other words:
Loud.
Fearless.
A little unhinged.
And absolutely unforgettable.

Lincoln embraces every second of it.

“I can unleash all my excitement for being on this set and channel it into Vinnie,” he said. “We both have that puppy-dog enthusiasm. I’m just stoked on life.”

Playing Vinnie feels natural because it mirrors Lincoln’s real-life passions. When he’s not on a fictional crime scene, he’s a getaway travel presenter, exploring remote destinations and diving headfirst into adventure.

“I love travel. I love adventuring. Hosting a travel show is basically what Vinnie does — just with more chaos.”

A Dream Role in a Global Juggernaut

For Lincoln Lewis, being part of NCIS: Sydney isn’t just another acting gig — it’s the culmination of years of work, resilience, and faith.

The scale of the production left him genuinely awestruck.

“I can count on one hand the productions I’ve been on that are this detailed,” he said. “They don’t miss a beat.”

The global reach of the NCIS brand has only amplified his gratitude.

“Even a three-second cameo would’ve been enough,” Lincoln admitted. “If I was a dude in the background raking leaves, I’d still say, ‘Sign me up.’”

Instead, he gets to join the cast with one of his closest friends, becoming part of a show that’s already gaining attention from U.S. audiences.

It’s a win he doesn’t take lightly.

Todd Lasance: The Steady Hand and Returning Brother

While Lincoln brings the wild energy of Vinnie Rees, Todd Lasance continues to shine as Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey — a grounded, intense, emotionally complex force in the NCIS team.

Fans have praised Todd’s performance as one of the anchor roles of the series, bringing depth to a character torn between duty, moral conflict, and personal sacrifice.

Now, with Lincoln joining the cast, Todd gets something invaluable:

A partner.
A familiar face.
A brother back by his side.

Their chemistry, built over 20 years of friendship, is already evident on screen.

Producers have hinted that their dynamic will play a significant part in upcoming episodes, fueling speculation of a major storyline twist involving Vinnie and JD.

A Reunion That Feels Like Fate — And Sparks Fan Excitement Worldwide

As news of Lincoln’s casting broke, fans of Home and Away, NCIS, and Aussie drama exploded in excitement across social media:

• “THE BROTHERS ARE BACK!”
• “Lincoln + Todd = TV magic.”
• “This is the reunion we didn’t know we needed.”
• “Summer Bay boys taking over NCIS — iconic!”

It’s rare for a reunion to feel this emotional, this earned, and this perfectly timed.

Lincoln Lewis and Todd Lasance aren’t just colleagues.
They’re not just actors sharing a frame.

They are two men who grew up together, struggled together, dreamed together — and finally get to shine together on one of the biggest stages television can offer.

Final Word: A Story of Friendship, Fate, and Full-Circle Triumph

Their journey — from Summer Bay teens to moldy-flat roommates, from career uncertainty to global franchise stars — is the kind of Hollywood story that feels almost scripted.

But it’s real.
It’s heartfelt.
And it’s only just beginning.

With NCIS: Sydney gaining momentum worldwide, fans can expect a powerful, emotional, and exhilarating dynamic between Lincoln Lewis and Todd Lasance — a duo whose history makes every scene electric.

This is more than a reunion.
This is a cinematic homecoming.

And the world is watching.