Dourdan Says Goodbye

Another CSI takes his leave.

CSI Files recently reported that William Petersen (Gil Grissom) had signed a contract to keep him on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation through the 2008-2009 season. Petersen's costar Gary Dourdan (Warrick Brown), however, has decided to say goodbye to the crime drama. He will be following in the footsteps of former CSI cast member Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle), who left the show earlier this season.

Dourdan's contract runs out next month, and Ausiello reports that the actor chose not to renew it. CBS would not confirm the rumor, and it is not known how much longer Dourdan will appear on CSI. The season eight finale airs May 15, and the episode may be Warrick's last.

Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) and George Eads (Nick Stokes) are both expected to sign contracts for the upcoming season, but nothing has been confirmed at this point. The producers of CSI, meanwhile, are in the process of casting a replacement for Warrick. The character is said to be named Ray Santoro, a "handsome, smart and athletic" crime scene investigator transferring from Henderson to the Las Vegas crime lab.

For the original scoop, check out Ask Ausiello.

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