Reality star Astro, who caused a TV sensation on talent competition “The X-Factor,” makes his acting debut on the CBS drama “Person of Interest,” airing at 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 9.
Astro plays Darren in an episode titled “Wolf and Cub,” in which The Machine identifies a teenager whose brother was just murdered, as the next person of interest (POI). Meanwhile, Finch (Michael Emerson) is growing concerned that the son of his former business partner is dangerously close to finding out about The Machine.
Initially, an “X-Factor” favorite, Astro, a Brooklyn-based rapper whose real name is Brian Bradley, was eventually ousted from the competition when his cocky attitude became offensive. However, the teen phenom recently signed a contract with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records.
Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, who delivered stellar performances in “Baby Boy,” “Hustle & Flow” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” stars as Detective Carter, and Malik Yoba, who is possibly best known as Det. James “J.C.” Williams on the wildly popular crime drama, “New York Undercover,” guest stars in the role of Andre.
“Person of Interest” stars Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson in a crime thriller about a presumed-dead former CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious millionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice. Reese’s (Caviezel) special training in covert operations appeals to Finch, a software genius who invented a program that uses pattern recognition to identify people about to be involved in violent crimes.
Using state-of-the-art surveillance technology, the two work outside of the law using Reese’s adept skills and Finch’s unlimited wealth to unravel the mystery of the person of interest and stop the crime before it happens. Reese’s actions draw the attention of the NYPD, including homicide detective Carter, and Fusco (Kevin Chapman), a cop whom Reese uses to his advantage. With endless crimes to investigate, Reese and Finch find that “the right person, with the right information, at the right time, can change everything.”
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