An actor known for his roles in television shows including “Ally McBeal” and “Chicago Hope” will be a regular on a new CBS drama series. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Peter MacNicol has been cast on “CSI: Cyber.”

MacNicol will play Stavros Sifter, assistant director for the Cyber Crime Division in Washington, D.C. He’s also the supervisor of Patricia Arquette’s character, Special Agent Avery Ryan. His character is described as a “charmer with a hint of malice,” who is also good at networking.

The “CSI” spinoff is slated to debut in January.

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