Omar Miller joins 'CSI: Miami' cast

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Omar Miller has joined the cast of the television crime drama, "CSI: Miami," CBS announced Monday.

Miller is to be a series regular and will first be seen Monday. The actor will portray Walter Simmons, a Louisiana native and art theft specialist who transfers from the night shift to join Horatio's team, the network said.

David Caruso plays Horatio.

Miller's film credits include "Shall We Dance," "8 Mile," "Transformers," "The Express," "Miracle at St. Anna," and the upcoming "Blood Done Sign My Name" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."

He has appeared on television in "Undefeated," "The West Wing," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Eleventh Hour."