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CSI: Vegas is an upcoming American crime television limited series that is set to debut on CBS during the 2021–22 television season. It is a sequel spin-off of the long-running series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and will be the fifth series in the CSI franchise. The series is planned to star William Petersen and Jorja Fox as Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle, reprising their roles from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Premise

Facing an existential threat that could bring down the Crime Lab, a brilliant team of forensic investigators must welcome back old friends and deploy new techniques to preserve and serve justice in Sin City.

Cast

Main

• William Petersen as Gil Grissom
• Jorja Fox as Sara Sidle
• Wallace Langham as David Hodges
• Paula Newsome as Maxine, head of the Vegas Crime Lab
• Matt Lauria as Josh, a Level III CSI who is typically the lead investigator on cases
• Mel Rodriguez as Hugo, the Head Medical Examiner
• Mandeep Dhillon as Allie, a Level II CSI who is an immigrant who followed her dreams to Las Vegas
• TBA as Chris, a Level 2 CSI who started out in a white coat and worked his way into the field

Production

Development

Following the airing of the finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in 2015, series creator Anthony E. Zuiker stated that future of the characters would be that "Grissom and Sara ... sailing the oceans, ... saving the environment, ... children, and they would dedicate their lives to the betterment of humanity. ... Catherine would still be running the crime lab, ... probably would retire, ... and DB probably is working in the private sector in Washington DC. And I think that all these characters would still have their toe in the crime water." Soon after the cancellation of the last series in the franchise, CSI: Cyber, in 2016, it was announced that the producers were open to reviving the franchise, and the CBS Entertainment president at the time, Glenn Geller, said, "We are incredibly proud of all CSI shows. It may come back in another incarnation." On February 10, 2020, it was announced that an event series sequel to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation was being discussed, from Jason Tracey, CBS Studios, and Jerry Bruckhiemer Television, with Tracey, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Jonathan Littman as executive prodcuers. On August 10, 2020, it was announced that the series was still in development, now titled CSI: Vegas, with the original star of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, William Petersen, set to executive produce alongside Tracey, Bruckheimer, Littman, KirstieAnne Reed, Zuiker, Craig O'Neill, and Cynthia Chvatal. In February 2021, it was revealed that the series was nearing a formal straight-to-series order. It was also announced that although it is being billed as an event series, it could become an ongoing series airing multiple seasons. On March 31, 2021, it was announced that CSI: Vegas has officially been ordered to series.

Casting

On February 10, 2020, it was announced that two of the original stars of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Petersen and Jorja Fox, were in were in talks to potentially reprise their roles as Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle. On August 10, 2020, it was announced that Petersen and Fox were still in negotiations to return, and that casting was under way for five new characters. On February 12, 2021, it was revealed that Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, and Mel Rodriguez had been cast in the series. Lauria and Rodriguez both previously guest-starred as different characters in the franchise. It was also revealed that Petersen and Fox were finalizing their deals. On February 12, 2021, it was revealed that Mandeep Dhillon has been cast in the series and Wallace Langham has reprise his role.

Filming

On August 10, 2020, it was announced that filming was planned to start in the fall 2020, whenever COVID-19 conditions permitted Hollywood production to resume. On January 8, 2021, it was announced that the series is set to begin production in early 2021. Filming will take place between May 4 to November 4, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.

Release

The series was originally planned to air in October 2020, to mark the twentieth anniversary of the primere of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, however, on August 10, 2020, it was announced that due COVID-19 related production shutdowns, the series would not be able to premiere in October 2020. On January 8, 2021, it was announced that the series is set to air during the 2021–22 television season.

References

1. Andreeva, Nellie (September 27, 2015). "'CSI' Series Finale: Creator Anthony Zuiker On That Ending, Deleted Scene And The Future For The Characters & Himself". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
2. Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2016). "The 'CSI' Franchise May Return To CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2020). "'CSI' Event Series Eyed By CBS; Original Cast Members May Return". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 10, 2020). "'CSI' Event Series Eyes CBS Green Light; William Petersen & Jorja Fox In Negotiations To Return; Meet the New Vegas Team Members". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 12, 2021). "'CSI: Vegas': Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria & Mel Rodriguez Join CBS Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (2021-03-31). "'CSI: Vegas' Officially Picked Up To Series By CBS With William Petersen, Jorja Fox & Wallace Langham Returning". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
7. Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (2021-03-31). "'CSI: Vegas': Mandeep Dhillon Joins CBS Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
8. ^ "Development Update: Friday, January 8". The Futon Critic. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
9. "CSI: Vegas". Variety Insight. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

• Upcoming drama television series
• 2020s American crime drama television series
• American television spin-offs
• Television shows set in Las Vegas
• CSI (franchise)
• CBS original programming