Laurence Fishburne & John Malkovich Investigated For 'CSI' Role - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-17-2008, 03:20 PM

Hollywood stars Laurence Fishburne and John Malkovich have been considered as replacements for William Petersen in hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom midway through the current season, it was announced on Tuesday. According to U.S. reports, Fishburne and Malkovich are both in competition to take on the role.

A spokesperson for the show tells the New York Post, "It's not the end of the show. There's a lot of good stuff coming up. We're looking for a high-profile person to come in (to replace Petersen) as a CSI."

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MrRetro_08 · 07-19-2008, 07:09 AM

I think this show should finish soon, maybe another season or two.

KissMyGrits · 07-19-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Hollywood stars Laurence Fishburne and John Malkovich have been considered as replacements for William Petersen in hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom midway through the current season, it was announced on Tuesday. According to U.S. reports, Fishburne and Malkovich are both in competition to take on the role.

A spokesperson for the show tells the New York Post, "It's not the end of the show. There's a lot of good stuff coming up. We're looking for a high-profile person to come in (to replace Petersen) as a CSI."

This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network

Definitely interesting choices. I would love either of them as a new character. Still sad that William Peterson is leaving though.

catlover79 · 07-19-2008, 09:54 PM

Do you think either of those guys would do a regular TV role?

KissMyGrits · 07-19-2008, 11:38 PM

They might. Especially a series like CSI. Look at Michael J. Fox? After he had a successful movie career he went back to tv.

It would interesting to see if they could get someone like them to star on the series....

Brian Damage · 07-19-2008, 11:46 PM

No offense to either Malkovich or Fishburne, but they aren't exactly big movie stars any more.

07-17-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Laurence Fishburne & John Malkovich Investigated For 'CSI' Role Hollywood stars Laurence Fishburne and John Malkovich have been considered as replacements for William Petersen in hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom midway through the current season, it was announced on Tuesday. According to U.S. reports, Fishburne and Malkovich are both in competition to take on the role. A spokesperson for the show tells the New York Post, "It's not the end of the show. There's a lot of good stuff coming up. We're looking for a high-profile person to come in (to replace Petersen) as a CSI." This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Do you think either of those guys would do a regular TV role?
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07-19-2008, 11:38 PM	#5
KissMyGrits HEGM! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 01, 2004 Location: Las Vegas Baby! Posts: 2,135	They might. Especially a series like CSI. Look at Michael J. Fox? After he had a successful movie career he went back to tv. It would interesting to see if they could get someone like them to star on the series....

07-19-2008, 11:46 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	No offense to either Malkovich or Fishburne, but they aren't exactly big movie stars any more.