It looks as though there will be some changes next season for CSI; we have learned that Jorja Fox is to return to Crime Scene Investigation just as William Petersen is leaving.
Fox quit the show this year, but Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn has said that Jorja who plays Sara Sidle will be back for multiple episodes next season.
Jorja Fox will star in the season opener in September, also in that episode will be Gary Dourdan, who plays Warrick Brown, he is also on his way out.
Mendelsohn told the EW.com “We’re not saying whether or not Warrick lives or dies, but we will say that the premiere may be the last time our loyal fans see the entire original ‘CSI’ cast together.”
It was no secret that Petersen wanted to leave the show; he will depart in the middle of the new season. This has left a part wide open for someone to step in.
There has been much speculation as to who this will be; it is thought that Kurt Russell, John Malkovich or Laurence Fishburne could be joining the show.
I am so very disappointed that Peterson is leaving. I am equally sad to see Warrick leave. I was just getting used to Sara being gone. If they are going to replace Peterson with any of the three listed I hope it is Kurt Russell. If not I don’t know if I will keep watching it. It is my all time favorite show, but it is beginning to come apart at the seams.
One sad devoted van
Comment by Robin — July 16, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
I have watched this show for years - and I’d be lying if I say I wasn’t happy when Sara left - never did like her character and so I thought it was a good move by CSI to do what they did -
This is so sad, I wish nothing but the best to Billy and hope this gives him lots of time to pursue other interests including live theater — but this fan is really sad…. it’s a very sad day for CSI fans everywhere….
I suppose there’s always Nick *grin*
Comment by Tracey — July 17, 2008 @ 1:24 am
this is totally nuts , no one will watch the show as much. im telling you the show will go from like 7th in ranking to 17th. grissom basically made the show. i was destroyed when left, when warrick left i was depressed for a while, and now i think i might as well just die because there is no way i can watch it. this is chicken crap
Comment by Holly — July 17, 2008 @ 5:59 am
I am totaly gutted to hear William is leaving CSI. I can honestly say it is him who has made the show what it is. It is just not going to be the same. When he left for the odd episode it was not the same. It just didnt have the flare that he brings. I just don’t know how the show will continue without him in the amazing way that it has.
I was so pleased to here Jorja was to return and thought that the GSR storyline and chemistry was to return to our screnes. Amazing I thoiught then followed by William was leaving. So sad and so annoying!
CSI is my fav programe, and I think this will be its downfall…..sadly! I hope CBS realise what they are loosing!
Comment by jay — July 20, 2008 @ 9:40 pm
I’m so depressed. I just can’t believe that William is quitting my all time favourite show!! CSI won’t be the same without him. If he’s not coming back, I swear I wiil never watch the show again.
Comment by lucia reyes — July 28, 2008 @ 4:31 am
I agree with everyone Billy has the right to leave as do Jorja and Gary and there leaving makes watching the show pointless especially Billy and Jorja who are my fav tv show couple. I though might still watch it to support Marg, Eric and George as they are my fav characters but it depends on how good the show is now and i have no doubt it will drop in the ratings after this hopefully it will make a 10th season but after that it may not have the strength good luck to all those leaving it was a great 8/9 season run for you all. xx
Comment by lucky — August 22, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
I can’t believe William and Gary are both leaving, I haven’t been able to watch it properly since Jorja left, What is wrong with everyone especially the producers!!!! Grissom can not be replaced, neither can the others, I think they would be better drawing a line under the show than to change the crew so drastically, I am sorry Marg and George as i think they are both great and it must be such a worrying time for them also - how do they see the future of the show?
Please if it’s not bad enough Tripp (miami) is now sporting a silly uniiform this happens! Why don’t you make them like “Criminal Minds” Global.. join all the teams with Mac n Horatio leading - I just don’t know what to say! I am very disapointed that these people are trying to have a life other than CSI.. only joking - good luck to you all in whatever you do and Gary - if you need a shoulder or a change of scenery come and see me - i’ll look after you! x
Comment by Tantastic! — August 26, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
no puede ser que saquen a los personajes de mi serie favorita asi como asi…quieren terminar con nosotros los fans?…warrick no puede morir!!! grissom no puede salir!!! y sara tiene que volver!!! quiero mi serie de antes!!!!!!!!!!!!
de todas formas estoy feliz que jorja regrese!!!!pero no pueden ahora de su vuelta ademas sacar a william!!! que onda!!! que les pasa…en vez de enfocarse en recuperar a jorja estan sacando mas personajes….no puede ser!!!!!!!!!
ESPERO QUE ESTOS COMENTARIOS LOS TOMEN EN CUENTA ….LOS FANS ESTAMOS PREOCUPADOS!!!PLEASE!!!
Comment by sara — September 19, 2008 @ 8:49 am