Laurence Fishburne CSI Season 9:Laurence Fishburne CSI Role Confirmed-It is now official that Laurence Fishburne will appear as a regular on the upcoming ninth season of CBS hit series CSI. Fishburne is set to replace actor William Petersen, who will depart the role of “Gil Grissom” sometime this season.Laurence said:
“I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI.”“I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show.”
Fishburne’s character is a college lecturer and former pathologist who focuses on criminals’ motivation.