Elizabeth Shue to Take Over on CSI
It will soon be back to Las Vegas for Elizabeth Shue.
The long-time movie star, whose role in the movie Leaving Las Vegas earned her an Oscar nomination, will debut as a series regular on CSI in February.
Shue will essentially take over for Marg Helgenberger, who is leaving the drama after 11 seasons as Catherine Willows.
Look for Shue's agent to have a history with Ted Danson's D.B. Russell and to have recently completed an anger management course.
"While it’s difficult to say goodbye to a beloved character like Catherine Willows, it's exciting to start a journey with a new CSI, especially when that character is played by Elisabeth Shue," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn said in a statement. "The new CSI also struggles with 'brutal honesty issues' and suffers no fools."
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February 9th, 2012 2:47 AM
William Peterson was always the hub of the show. He had such high intelligence and charisma, he didn't have to do anything to steal a scene. Georgia Fox was the next best thing about the show. Ted Danson is carrying the male lead role very well, showing dedication along with sensitivity. Marg's role as Catherine was overly sexy and didn't have the depth and interest of the Sarah role. I hope they write Shue's character better than they did Marg's.
January 17th, 2012 7:04 AM
Now i was upset when Sidle(Fox) left, they killed Brown(Dourdan) and Grissom(Peterson) left. It got a little better when Sidle came back, and they added Langston(Fishburne) and moved Willows(Helgenberger) as head of the lab. But of course, Langston leaves and the demote Willows to bring in Russell...?...I have been really sketchy about Russell(Danson) altogether. But now Willows is leaving...Im just not sure how long i can keep making excuses to hold ontot a once great show...Guess i will just have to move CSI: Miami to the front of the line...
December 5th, 2011 3:01 PM
The show hasn't been the same since William Petersen left as "Grissom". Ted Danson is totally wrong for the part he plays. I'm not sure what he's going for but he adds nothing to the show. CSI/NY & Miami have tough, taciturn type bosses in Mac & Horatio. That's what Las Vegas needs, not a comedian!
November 23rd, 2011 10:03 AM
Marg moving on is fine with me, I never thought she brought anything to the plate. Now, Ted Danson has been a great asset to the team. I will look forward to seeing Elizabeth Shue.
Rank: Extra
November 22nd, 2011 7:34 PM
I left a season after Grissom departed. I am not a fan of Marg Helgenberger so it doesn't bother me that she is gone. I am not a fan of Ted Danson either but I will give it a shot now that Elizabeth Shue is here.
Rank: Guest Star
November 22nd, 2011 12:16 PM
OK--that tears it--I'm done with CSI. I almost bailed when Peterson left but hung around a little longer. When they brought Danson in I watched a couple to give him a chance--huuurl....he is SO wrong for this show. With Marg leaving, that's it, I'm done.
November 22nd, 2011 12:11 PM
Marg is leaving because she feels it's time to move on.
November 22nd, 2011 11:18 AM
i left when Grissom left. Elisabeth will bring me back.
November 21st, 2011 1:47 PM
It's not the same show; it's like a dog trying to catch its tail. Why don't they close this one down and write a whole different storyline?
Rank: Guest Star
November 19th, 2011 10:51 PM
What do you mean by she's taking over? Helgenberger was demoted and Ted Danson was put in charge ... and to me the show is finally back to as good as it was with Grissom -- so what's the deal with Danson? Is he being moved aside into some other capacity?