Laurence Fishburne is the Newest CSI: Vegas Cast Member
August 18, 2008 by Lynn
We finally have the official word from CBS that Laurence Fishburne will be joining the cast of CSI: Vegas. When I told you about it a few days ago, it was still in negotiations. Apparently, they worked out a satisfactory deal for everyone concerned. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing Fishburne’s contribution to the show and know that he will become a great addition to the cast.
Here’s the official word from CBS about the character:
“Fishburne will play a former pathologist who is now working as an itinerant college lecturer, teaching a course in criminalistics. His focus is on understanding criminal behavior, how and why people commit acts of violence — tendencies he disturbingly sees within himself. In the course of a murder investigation, he comes into contact with the CSI team and ultimately joins the Las Vegas Crime Lab as a Level-1 CSI.”
And here’s what Laurence Fishburne has to say:
“I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI,” says Fishburne. “I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show,” he added.
It looks like the show has some great new things to look forward to after all. I only hope that the loss of three of the original cast members isn’t going to be too tough for viewers to get over. I guess we’ll have to see…
Landing Fishburne should go a long way toward appeasing the restless viewers.
Since the debate lastnight will we have to wait until next Thursday to say our farewell to Warrick? Yes, I’m truly going to miss him & I also sad as to they way he leaves. Why couldn’t he just get marry to someone out of the county!
I know It is good to have new actors, but I think Mr Warrick shouldn’t kick out of CSI. I believe those guys are a wonderful team and they are doing a good job. Don’t get me wrong Mr Laurence Fishburn is a wonderful actors also,but Mr Warrarick is the man for the Job and next time if you need some one, give me a call. or send me an e-mail.
God bless,
Sincerely,
Bobby Saint Louis
If i had a chance to be on tvMy chance it will on csi. I love csi and you guys have been making my weeks wonderful. It is a wonderful thing when you have a bad day at work and you know it will be ok later because csi will be on.
Thank you guys for a wonderful tv show.
Sincerely,
Bobby saint Louis
I agree. Warrick was THE man for that part. I too like Fisburne, but no one can take Warrick’s place. I truly wished he stayed.
I am DONE….Warrick is dead and Grissom is rumored to be leaving and the show is not worth watching anymore.
This does it for me. I thought Warrick, Sarah and Grissom were awesome and made the show. With them gone, there isn’t much left and the show won’t be the same. I rather remember it like it was and move on to something else.
want 2 know from someone that truly knows, because we sell fashion eyewear. What is Fishburns eyewear frame he is wearing in the show
Here in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lawrence Fishburne is not doing the show any favors by repeatedly mispronouncing our state’s name. That would not happen in real life without others around him correcting his error.
It is pronounced neh-VAD-uh (‘a’ as in dad).