'CSI' reboots, adds new cast member

I normally just read comments on EW-you guys are so interesting-but one thing is just sticking in my head. MsDaisy-how is it that you got 2 shows with 2 different actors on 2 different networks mixed up? How is it that you confuse Gary Dourdan for Ice-T…do we all look alike to you, or do you just not pay close enough attention to either of these shows? If you are a fan of either show, you should be able to tell the main characters apart-if for no other reason than acting skills. Or networks. Or the differences in time slots. Or even the cities the shows are based on.

YAY! I love Lauren Lee Smith!!

And just to clarify…I am African American from a pretty rough part of Los Angeles. Any more question?

Gary Dourdan did not ‘ask’ to leave, his contract was terminated with a mutual agreement. Which is a very polite way of saying CSI had no interest in keeping him and did not offer him an extension.
There’s a BIG difference between Jorja’s leaving (which was her choice, and they tried to keep her), Khandi’s (she wanted to leave, they said okay) and Gary’s (they opted not to renew a contract).
Gary wasn’t fired, but he sure didn’t quit either.

How in the heck did this turn into a racial issue? Don’t you know, blacks are usually the FIRST to get knocked off in movies and television? Networks and studios who have issues with (US) don’t hire us and then keep us around for 8 years. Wait, my favorite is the poster who thinks they should just stick a black person in Dourdan’s roll. Question, would just ANY black person do or would it matter at all if he had any acting skills what-so-ever? Wow – talk about an insult to Gary Dourdan as an actor (whether he’s black, white or purple), casting directors and CBS execs alike. I really hate it when people turn non-racial issues into racial issues. There are PLENTY of racial issues to tackle out there without creating non-existing ones, not to mention when valid ones do arise the fact that you’ve cried wolf on multiple occasions just discredits your claim.

As far as ‘The Closer’ cable program starring Kyra Sedgwick is concerned, I also agree that it is an excellent multi-ethnic ensemble cast that is quite visible benefitted by a very creative writing team. The acting talent is excellent! I love that show & quirky Brenda!:-)
1 more thing, posters who stated that roles vacated by minorities should be filled with like-minorities make valid points. But most importantly, please understand that there are actors of every race/ethnicity who are hungry for roles on high-profile shows like the 2 CSI shows we’ve discussed. And whether the positions for Khandi or Gary’s slots are indeed cast with Blacks/African Americans, it goes without saying that they will be capable actors. The producers won’t be seeking some Black/AA who is randomly strolling down the street. They will be casting for capable actors – undoubtedly with a following.

Please let Warrick just be injured. But bring him back. I have watched and bought most of the CSI shows. If you want to kill anyone off let it be Eckley. You’ll lose a lot of viewers with out Sara and Warrick.Their personality’s with Grissiom make the show. Hey I’ll even give up Catherine.

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