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Rex Features
The Matrix actor, along with John Malkovich and Kurt Russell, had been the producers' top choices to succeed the long-serving Petersen, who will depart the CBS police procedural drama midway through next season.
Though the network has remained tight-lipped on the new character, it is thought that Fishburne's role will be that of a scientist with an identical genetic profile to a serial killer who has yet to act on any murderous impulses.
The ninth season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premieres on October 9 on CBS.
Tube Talk
'Freaks and Geeks': Tube Talk GoldTube Talk Gold heads back to the '80s and remembers Freaks and Geeks.
2012-13 Season
Blythe Danner for ABC's 'Gilded Lilys'Madeline Zima is also cast in the period drama pilot produced by Shonda Rhimes.
US TV Interviews
'Celebrity Apprentice' Debbie Gibson Q&ADebbie Gibson opens up about her Celebrity Apprentice experience.
US TV Ratings
'Blue Bloods', 'Grimm' rise on FridayCBS beats ABC to win Friday night's ratings battle, thanks to Blue Bloods.
