Adam Ross first showed up in the second season
CSI: New York episode
"Bad Beat". Much like another lovably nerdy lab tech did over on
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Adam and the man that portrays him, <font color=yellow>A. J. Buckley</font> immediately captured the attention of the show's fans. Buckley took the time out of a busy day to talk to CSI Files' <font color=yellow>Kristine Huntley</font> about the evolution of Adam, his take on the character's social awkwardness and his other roles.
CSI Files: How did you land the role of Adam?
A.J. Buckley: It was a random thing. I worked with <font color=yellow>Pam Veasey</font> on
The District years ago. I didn't know they had me in mind over on
CSI: NY for the role of the tech guy. I had auditioned for
CSI: Miami and booked it but before I actually did it,
CSI: NY called and said they wanted me for a possible recurring role on
CSI: NY. So I had to tell
Miami no, and then I did
NY and didn't hear anything, and then I booked another episode and it grew from there.
CSI Files: The writers have delved a little bit into Adam's background with the revelation that his father was a bully in
"Some Buried Bones". Do you think we'll see more of that?
Buckley: I actually had this conversation yesterday with the writers and they said [the revelation about Adam's father being a bully] went over really well. They told me, "We just want to slowly get more into your character." He's a fun character to play. I'm used to playing really dark characters; I've done a few comedic bits here and there, but in my career I've usually been the bad guy. So it's fun to play Adam. They give you these really huge words and <font color=yellow>Antony [Zuiker</font>,
CSI: NY showrunner] will say, make it funny.
CSI Files: Is that hard to do with the technical terms?
Buckley: I made the character nervous and stuttering, and when you do that, it makes you kind of nervous too. I put a lot of pressure on myself in the walk and talks, which usually finish with a big scientific term. All you're thinking about is to get the best pronunciation.
And everyone there is awesome. It's like a family over there. It starts from the top, with <font color=yellow>Gary Sinise</font> (Mac Taylor). I looked up to Gary long before I met him. He's just outstanding and so calm. <font color=yellow>Carmine [Giovinazzo</font> (Danny Messer)] and I have become close friends. We knew each other prior to the show from another movie we did together a couple of years ago (
In Enemy Hands). He and I have a good banter together.
CSI Files: Like when he called you "cupcake" (
"Obsession")?
Buckley:[/i] That was improv! When he said it I was walking by and I had to try not to laugh. We have a lot of fun--it's just a great group.
CSI Files: Was it your decision to make Adam a bit on the nerdy side?
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