It is very easy to do that stuff and act at the same time.” “It was just cutting off the swabs and putting in the solutions, and it is just very hypnotic to me. She saw me talking and doing the science at the same time,” said Newsome. Newsome also spoke about Jorja Fox, mentioning a moment where she impressed Fox. “During that scene, he was like, ‘Don’t do it like that. “I remember one time Billy and I were doing this scene together and he invited me to sit down next to him and perform some science,” said Newsome. But it was her first step into the world of CSI, and her co-stars wanted to make sure she got the hang of things easily. Newsome isn’t new to acting by far, with roles on How to Get Away with Murder, NCIS, and ER. In the same interview with Parade, Paula Newsome spoke about Jorja Fox and William Petersen’s work ethic, and how they helped her through joining the new team. ‘CSI: Vegas’: Jorja Fox and William Petersen Showed Paula Newsome “the Ropes”