CSI Writer Praises Shanks' Performance

“Payback” airs Monday, December 19, at 10PM Eastern on CBS

Eclipse Magazine conducted an interview with actor Michael Shanks and CSI Miami episode writer Marc Dube concerning Shanks’ upcoming role as Doug Stets, a prime suspect in a murder case in the upcoming episode, “Payback”.

“To have a professional actor come in and add some nuance to a character is such a pleasant surprise.” Dube has high praise for Michael Shanks’ work. “He can say more with a hesitation or a look than most can with a monologue. With only a couple of scenes to work with, he was able to portray not only an overly concerned boyfriend, but also a man with a violent streak. He was a pleasure to work with.”

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“To his credit, Michael played the role as written and he knew exactly where to take it,” Dube said of working with Shanks on the set of CSI: Miami. “He’s been there many times before. He knew what to do with each moment and how to play every word. He’s the kind of actor who was able to craft his performance without us having to do any rewriting.”

  • Eclipse Magazine article “Michael Shanks Get’s ‘Payback’ On CSI: Miami” by M.R. Reed
  • CSI Files: “Michael Shanks To Become A Suspect On ‘Miami'” by Carolina (includes excerpts of Eclipse Magazine article and related discussion forum)