MUMBAI: The drama series Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) has been a strong force in CBS doing well in the ratings. That prompted a spinoff CSI Miami.

Now the US broadcaster has announced that the second spinoff CSI: NY will kick off later this year. In India CSI and CSI Miami air on AXN.

CSIl NY stars Oscar nominee Gary Sinise Forrest Gump and Melina Kanakaredes. The show will deal with forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in The Big Apple. Carmine Giovinazzo Black Hawk Down, Vanessa Ferlito and Hill Harper also star.

Further casting is currently on in the US. The latest addition is Eddie Cahill. He will portray homicide detective Don Flack, an edgy, sexy investigator, whose quick wit and impressive forensic insight help him solve crimes in the city that never sleeps. Flack is a second generation officer who joined the Academy at the age of 20. Hes not one to sugar coat reality or having patience with potential suspects.