CBS Looks For New Investigators

See Also: 'Viva Las Vegas' Episode Guide

CBS has wasted no time in looking for actors to replace George Eads (Nick Stokes) and Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle).

The television network yesterday sent out a casting call to agents in its search for one male and one female actor to join the cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the New York Post reported. Eads and Fox were fired by CBS last week for breach of contract after they reportedly failed to assure the network they would report to the set for the first day of filming (story).

CSI's newest characters are described as "sexy, edgy and intelligent" people in their "late-20s to mid-30s". The New York Post did not reveal any further details about the characters, including possible names. The fifth-season premiere, which was originally called "Viva Las Vegas", is being rewritten this week.

Former 24 cast member Reiko Aylesworth, who was reported yesterday to be joining the CSI team, is apparently only signed up for a one-off guest appearance, with the possibility that her character could become recurring. "Her character is a DNA person, so that Eric Szmanda's character can get out in the field," said E! Online's Kristin Veitch. "She is not taking over for Jorja, I repeat, not taking over for Jorja. They're looking for another permanent cast member for that."

Based on this description, Ayelsworth will likely be playing new DNA technician Chandra Moore. In the original draft of the season premiere, Chandra's first day at the Las Vegas crime lab doesn't go all that well, as she attempts to process evidence from three cases at the same time. As the episode is now being rewritten, her storyline could change before the season premiere goes to air.

The original news can be found at the New York Post and E! Online.

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