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[Ripclawe]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i29faacc3d1f770ee3b682ba1a9f2b77e

Laurence Fishburne is in talks to succeed William Petersen as the star of CBS' veteran crime drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

CBS and CBS Par's search has been shrouded in secrecy, but sources say Fishburne is being heavily courted to play the new character, described as a doctor/scientist outsider to the CSI unit who has the same genetic profile as a serial killer but hasn't previously acted on any homicidal impulses.

Fishburne, an Oscar nominee for "What's Love Got to Do With It" who most recently co-starred in "21," had been mentioned as one of the "CSI" producers' top choices for the role, along with John Malkovich and Kurt Russell.

WE want Malkovich!

 

[Sanjuro]

I think Johnny Depp would be perfect for this part.

 

[koam]

Kurt Russell!!!

 

[neptunes]

being the lead of CSI is like a sign that your blockbuster Hollywood actor days are over.

 

[Diablos]

This show just needs to die.

 

[Blackace]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i29faacc3d1f770ee3b682ba1a9f2b77e



WE want Malkovich!

How could you hate on Fishburne??

also lol at Kurt Russell...not he isn't a great actor but do they think they can get him?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

 

[fistfulofmetal]

I can't fucking believe they

Spoiler

killed Warrick off.

 

[whytemyke]

"CHIEF! We have a body."
"Mmmm... yes. Is that what you really saw?"
"Huh? Whatever. We ahve a couple FBI Agents here who want to see the scene."
"theyyyy are the gatekeepers. But where others have failed, we will succeed."
"God dammit, Harrison. There's a murderer on the loose."
"Free. Your. Mind."

 

[master15]

being the lead of CSI is like a sign that your blockbuster Hollywood actor days are over.

Pretty much, then again I suspect he got a pretty big pay-day from Matrix sequels so perhaps he's not sweating it too much.

 

[Zilch]

I can't fucking believe they

Spoiler

killed Warrick off.

I stopped watching CSI a few seasons ago but wtf did they do that for?!

 

[BrokenFiction]

Oh shit...

He's starting to believe...he's guilty.

 

[Pudding Tame]

How could you hate on Fishburne??

also lol at Kurt Russell...not he isn't a great actor but do they think they can get him?

To be honest, he'd be a much easier grab than Malkovich. Heck, why don't they just name-drop Daniel Day-Lewis or Robert DeNiro while they're at it.

 

[DeadTrees]

...sources say Fishburne is being heavily courted to play the new character, described as a doctor/scientist outsider to the CSI unit who has the same genetic profile as a serial killer but hasn't previously acted on any homicidal impulses.

This makes not a lick of sense, but the totally awesome placement of the word "previously" makes up for it.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

I stopped watching CSI a few seasons ago but wtf did they do that for?!

Framed for something or another, they found out it wasnt him, dude who framed him killed him.

But 4realz, it was because of the drug arrest I'm guessing.

 

[Gaborn]

I stopped watching CSI a few seasons ago but wtf did they do that for?!

Probably this played a significant role

 

[Ripclawe]

How could you hate on Fishburne??

also lol at Kurt Russell...not he isn't a great actor but do they think they can get him?

Its not hate on Fishburne more than seeing Malkovich being Malkovich on CSI.

 

[Blackace]

To be honest, he'd be a much easier grab than Malkovich. Heck, why don't they just name-drop Daniel Day-Lewis or Robert DeNiro while they're at it.

Russell almost impossible to get. John is a bit more random.. the man did Eragon

 

[MisterHero]

Oh shit...

He's starting to believe...he's guilty.

Whether it was the red pill or the blue pill...

...it was too much pill.

YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHH

[/trainwreck joke]

 

[mre]

I think Johnny Depp would be perfect for this part.

Could we get Burton to direct? And Helen Bonham Carter to make regular guest appearances?

 

[Sanjuro]

Could we get Burton to direct? And Helen Bonham Carter to make regular guest appearances?

This would be the closest we would get to the creator's original vision of CSI!

 

[jey_16]

being the lead of CSI is like a sign that your blockbuster Hollywood actor days are over.

Peterson gets $600,000 an episode......

 

[Pudding Tame]

Russell almost impossible to get. John is a bit more random.. the man did Eragon

Unless you're Disney...Sky High anyone.

Also he's worked in TV series before, something Malkovich hasn't done other than guest hosting SNL.

Malkovich also seems like the kind of person who would get bored with a character if he has to play him for too long.

Anyway if they can nab any of them it would be a steal.

 

[mightynine]

Whether it was the red pill or the blue pill...

...it was too much pill.

YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHH

[/trainwreck joke]

I chuckled.

 

[mre]

This would be the closest we would get to the creator's original vision of CSI!

I'm not going to lie. I'd watch it.

 

[Suburban Cowboy]

I stopped watching CSI a few seasons ago but wtf did they do that for?!

Cause he had a ton of problems on and off set.

 

[Dan]

CBS and CBS Par's search has been shrouded in secrecy, but sources say Fishburne is being heavily courted to play the new character, described as a doctor/scientist outsider to the CSI unit who has the same genetic profile as a serial killer but hasn't previously acted on any homicidal impulses.

:lol :lol :lol

WTF.

CSI has always blown but this sounds so silly.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

Why Lawrence, why? you're better than this.

 

[Gaborn]

:lol :lol :lol

WTF.

CSI has always blown but this sounds so silly.

CSI itself isn't bad, CSI miami on the other hand...

 

[Ogni-XR21]

With Germany a few seasons behind this thread was spoilerific (no one to blame but me for going in).

Why does Peterson leave? I really like his character on the show.

 

[Night_Trekker]

CSI itself isn't bad, CSI miami on the other hand...

...has David Caruso, which makes every episode hilarious and therefore better than the original.

 

[Shockgamer]

 

[Ripclawe]

With Germany a few seasons behind this thread was spoilerific (no one to blame but me for going in).

Why does Peterson leave? I really like his character on the show.

Just time to move on but he stays as a producer of the show I believe.

 

[mre]

:lol Thank you for this. I had forgotten that he was on Pee-Wee's Playhouse.

 

[Gaborn]

...has David Caruso, which makes every episode hilarious and therefore better than the original.

David Caruso is overrated for laughs. CSI on the otherhand is underrated.

 

[Rapping Granny]

WILL WATCH IF.

Fishburne is a cold blooded motha fucka whaaaaaa

 

[Aselith]

Say "NO", Laurence, we want you doing real work!

 

[Concept17]

Hes one actor I've wanted to see in more movies since the Matrix. Good to see hes atleast keeping busy.

 

[Ogni-XR21]

Just time to move on but he stays as a producer of the show I believe.

I was just reading up on this, he will also be back for special occasions.

Also regarding

Spoiler

Warrick's death

I found this one to be quite interesting:

Spoiler

Jorja Fox will be back for "multiple" episodes, beginning with September's season premiere -- an hour that will also feature an appearance by Gary Dourdan's Warrick, who was seemingly shot to death in last May's finale. "We're not saying whether or not Warrick lives or dies," hedges Mendelsohn, "but we will say that the premiere may be the last time our loyal fans see the entire original CSI cast together."

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/07/exclusive-csi-b.html

 

[Ripclawe]

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/08/fishburne_signs_on_to_csi.php

CBS has closed a deal for Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix”) to join the cast of its top-rated series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.”

Mr. Fishburne will make his first appearance on the show during the ninth episode of the show’s season, which likely will air in November.

CBS said Mr. Fishburne will play an ex-pathologist now working as a college criminalistics professor who focuses on why people turn to violence. He ends up consulting on a murder investigation and gets lured into joining the “CSI” team full-time.

Mr. Fishburne replaces longtime “CSI” star William Petersen, who’s leaving the show this season. Mr. Petersen remains an executive producer on the series.

 

[bumpkin]

described as a doctor/scientist outsider to the CSI unit who has the same genetic profile as a serial killer but hasn't previously acted on any homicidal impulses.

So basically Dexter but without the perfect secret crimes.

Mr. Fishburne replaces longtime “CSI” star William Petersen, who’s leaving the show this season. Mr. Petersen remains an executive producer on the series.

Whoa. Whoa. WHOA! No more Grisham? That is lame.

 

[black_13]

^^ yea Dexter move outta da way, here's come Fishy

 

[DMczaf]

Whoa. Whoa. WHOA! No more Grisham? That is lame.

He's wanted to leave the show for a couple of years now. I guess his contract is finally finished.

 

[jooey]

:lol Thank you for this. I had forgotten that he was on Pee-Wee's Playhouse.

Another CBS SHOW I might add!

anyway, what's the big deal? anyone remember when Ving Rhames was Kojack? oh.. oh, no...

 

[Terrell]

No really big names on CSI, please. A relatively big name like Gary Sinise isn't doing CSI:NY any favors, the only reason that show is better than Miami is the much stronger supporting cast and better writing.
Do the right thing and cast an obscure actor, CBS.

 

[Fourth Storm]

You leave Jack Burton ALONE!

 

[mrklaw]

No really big names on CSI, please. A relatively big name like Gary Sinise isn't doing CSI:NY any favors, the only reason that show is better than Miami is the much stronger supporting cast and better writing.
Do the right thing and cast an obscure actor, CBS.

are you kidding? Gary Sinise is great in CSI:NY.

The only problem those shows have is when they try and have any character development/stories. They just don't give enough time to it to make any sense at all. Either spend more time on the character stuff outside of the crime, or drop it completely.