Veteran actor Laurence Fishburne has formally signed on to appear as a regular on the forthcoming ninth season of CBS’ forensic crime drama CSI.

“I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI,” Fishburne says. “I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show.”

Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne is in talks to succeed William Petersen on the CBS forensic drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the Hollywood Reporter revealed on Wednesday.

Actor Laurence Fishburne talks about his latest stint on Broadway on Monday’s Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.