Source: Fishburne closes `CSI’ case, exits series

June 08, 2011|Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
  • FILE - Actor Lawrence Fishburne arrives for the premiere of the movie Bobby during the opening night of AFI Fest 2006, in this Nov. 1, 2006 file photo taken in Los Angeles. Fishburne, who joined the cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation more than two years ago in an attempt to fill the void left by William Petersen, will not return to CSI this fall according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
FILE - Actor Lawrence Fishburne arrives for the premiere of the movie Bobby… (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok,…)

Laurence Fishburne is closing the file on his “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’’ career.

The actor won’t be back on the CBS crime drama this fall, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because CBS had yet to announce Fishburne’s departure.

Fishburne joined the “CSI’’ cast as Dr. Raymond Langston midway through the 2008-09 season. He stepped in to replace departing star William Petersen.

The person says CBS and the show’s producers are taking Fishburne’s departure in stride, aware that his movie career made a long TV tenure unlikely.

“CSI’’ returns for its 12th season this fall and continues to rank among the 20 top-rated shows.

Fishburne’s credits include “The Matrix’’ films, and he’s in the upcoming “Contagion’’ with Matt Damon.

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