14 DAY TRIAL // Pop stars often indulge in their fantasy of trying to see what it would be like to be an actor by accepting offers for more or less minor parts on popular television shows, like “CSI,” “Entourage” or “Weeds.” Justin Bieber is no exception: the pop sensation has been cast for a role on the season premiere of the original “Crime Scene Investigation” series, E! reports.
The Biebs is, as expected, thrilled by the chance thrown at him, since this could possibly turn into something bigger, should he prove he has the acting chops to make a killing in this industry as well. His most recent tweets are a clear indication of that. However, the “CSI” producers are even more psyched about the collaboration since Bieber is now more than just a pop star – he’s a cultural phenomenon, and having him on the show is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
“Not even forensic detectives can figure out the mystery of Bieber Fever. Or can they? Mop-topped pop star Justin Bieber is adding actor to his résumé, guest-starring in the season premiere of original-recipe CSI. The Biebs is slated to play Jason McCann, described in a CBS release as ‘a troubled teen who is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother – a decision that leads him into an explosive confrontation with the CSIs. It is the beginning of an emotional story that will conclude later in the season.’ OMG, can you stand it?!” E! writes. That last part must surely coincide with what millions of teenage girls around the world are also thinking right now.
“Earlier today, he tweeted, ‘morning world... we got the acting coach here... learning ‘a new craft.’ And it looks like the CSI execs are crazy stoked, too: ‘Every 20 years, a phenomenon like Justin Bieber graces our world. We’d like to believe that the phenomenon of CSI has had the same impact on popular culture. The opportunity to bring them together in the premiere is a great treat for our audience and all of its new viewers,’ gushed Carol Mendelsohn, Don McGill and Anthony Zuiker in a joint statement. ‘This will be true event television’,” E! further says.
Even if the producers only managed to get Bieber for one season, the show would have still be set for a major ratings boost, it is being said. With the announcement that he’ll return to the role throughout the next season, the series is bound to make a killing once it starts airing.
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