I read yesterday that Laurence Fishburne has followed a number of movie stars by taking on a role in a major TV franchise. He follows the likes of Gary Sinise (CSI NY), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) and James Caan (Las Vegas) who have made the transition with varying degrees of success.
I am no fan of the CSI series but not because there is anything wrong with it, 40 million were watching it in 2002! It was just one of those franchises I never got into the habit of watching regularly.
What makes this different is the fact that Laurence Fishburne is such an engaging actor, he seems to be a cut above the usual suspects that have made the movie to TV transition. It wasn't his portrayal of Morpheus in the Martrix that made the impression on me but the roles he played in two great movies, 1991's Boyz in the Hood and 2006's Akeelah and the Bee. When he is on his game and the script is good enough it's hard to take your eyes of this actor.
So who knows, maybe his arrival will be what makes me add CSI to my Tivo Season Pass!
P.S If you haven't stumbled across it already check out the Eco-Hero Moopheus!
I am no fan of the CSI series but not because there is anything wrong with it, 40 million were watching it in 2002! It was just one of those franchises I never got into the habit of watching regularly.
What makes this different is the fact that Laurence Fishburne is such an engaging actor, he seems to be a cut above the usual suspects that have made the movie to TV transition. It wasn't his portrayal of Morpheus in the Martrix that made the impression on me but the roles he played in two great movies, 1991's Boyz in the Hood and 2006's Akeelah and the Bee. When he is on his game and the script is good enough it's hard to take your eyes of this actor.
So who knows, maybe his arrival will be what makes me add CSI to my Tivo Season Pass!
P.S If you haven't stumbled across it already check out the Eco-Hero Moopheus!
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