I tell ya, I'm more surprised by the day that BP stayed as well.
My theory is though, and I aint suggesting Billy JUST does this for the money
So hear me out!
But, his great love as we know, is stage work, he wants to do more of that, and he's already got the Steppenwolf gig and the one at Victory Gardens arranged. Now, he ain't gonna be making any money from these.
So this is kinda best of both worlds. He gets to do a limited amount of episodes on CSI next season, so he's not stuck just doing that, gets paid silly money (and good for him, he's the only actor I don't begrudge such wages), and get to do what he loves to do as well.
Not that he's poor or anything :lol: But if he does CSI for another season, he's well set and can do what he wants to do after that.
Most actors leave and go and do movies (or at least try, I think a couple of the people who are leaving/have left CSI may be in for a nasty surprise) - which pay well. Billy doesn't do that, he wants to go back to the stage. Which lets be honest, ain't gonna pay well. Good for him!
As for Wendy - wasn't there a suggestion she'd become a CSI? I really hope she does, I think she's terrific.