THE STAR SCOOP:
What was your initial reaction to the spin-off – to having a much larger role, too, for your character? What have been the challenges and what have you enjoyed most?

PHILLIP KEENE:
I think I can say that we were all excited at the prospect of spinning off The Closer into Major Crimes and we are so very grateful for the opportunity to stay here in Los Angeles and continue working with such great people.

The fact that Buzzs’ role has become larger…