Chicago Med Alum Paula Newsome Teases CSI: Vegas Reboot

“Chicago Med” fan favorite Paula Newsome has taken on two very different roles since portraying the ex wife of Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) on the medical drama. First, Newsome plays a key role in the CBS “CSI: Vegas” reboot. The actress stars as Maxine Roby, the new head of the Crime Lab.

But beyond portraying a lead character in the “CSI” spin-off, Paula landed a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress joins superstars like Jamie Foxx and Zendaya in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Discover what Newsome revealed about her recent successes below. 

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The excitement over “Spider-Man: No Way Home” proves that audiences remain invested in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And actress Paula Newsome just made a very unexpected confession to Essence about her role in the film.

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“I wasn’t really a Marvel person growing up. It just wasn’t my jam,” admitted Paula. But her days of lacking interest in the MCU world are over. Newsome can’t stop gushing about her delight in starring in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with Jamie Foxx and Zendaya.

And now Paula doesn’t need to worry about spilling spoilers. On December 17th, 2021, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” premiered, revealing Newsome’s role. The actress portrays an M.I.T administrator with a key impact on the beloved trio of Peter Parker, MJ and Ned. 

The fabulous three’s applications to M.I.T get denied admission. But as Spider-Man fans know, Peter never gives up. He seeks out Newsome’s character to persuade her to re-consider. Of course Parker tracks her down… and we won’t ruin the film by continuing!

So what does Paula say about her role? “Doing it was really fun and dangerous,” shared Newsome. “I got to be part of an amazing sequence and I know people will love it.”

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In contrast to the imaginative world of Spider-Man, “CSI: Vegas” gives Paula the opportunity to take on a role that parallels real life. To ensure that she accurately portrayed head of the Las Vegas Crime Lab Maxine Roby, Newsome extensively researched similar positions.

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For months, Paula worked closely with one of Los Angeles’ leading criminalists. That expert took the actress through every aspect of her day, from loading up her car trunk to preparation before going to a crime scene. “She told me what she carried to the crime scene, how she prepped her day. She told me how long she was going to be at a crime scene.”

And in an unusual twist, the criminal specialist even acted as if Newsome’s own house had become a crime scene. “She went across the threshold from the door, and she told me how she bent over and looked at the floor. She mentioned that she was always looking at the at the ceiling for blood spatter . . . she told me just so many things,” revealed the actress. 

What do you think about Paula Newsome’s inside scoop on “CSI: Vegas” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home”? Share your views with us. And then check back on our site for more news about the “CSI” reboot and the new “Spider-Man” film!