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13-05-2025
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Who Is Tracker's Eric Graise? 5 Things to Know About the Actor Playing Bobby After Onscreen Absence
Tracker fans were paying close attention to Eric Graise's character Bobby — so of course they noticed when he went missing for multiple episodes for no apparent reason. The hit CBS series, which premiered in February 2024, is centered around a survivalist named Colter (Justin Hartley) who travels the country helping to solve a variety of mysteries. Based on Jeffery Deaver's novel The Never Game, Tracker follows Colter week to week as he works on cases with help from Teddi (Robin Weigert), Velma (Abby McEnany), technology genius Bobby (Graise) and personal attorney Reenie (Fiona Rene). "We do have a running joke though, of how many times Colter has broken the law. Our grips department put together a list and it's ridiculous. My idea was to have, maybe at the end of season 2, my wrap gift to everyone be a hoodie that lists all of the things that he's done," Hartley joked with The Wrap in May 2024. "Like assault, breaking and entering, kidnapping, all that stuff. But it's a long list already. Every episode, he's doing something illegal, right?" It wasn't Colter's shenanigans that caught the audience's attention in season 2. Just as Tracker was in the middle of the season, Graise was nowhere to be found. Instead, Bobby's cousin Randy (Chris Lee) took over in his place for seven consecutive episodes. Bobby ultimately returned in an April 2025 episode — but not before Graise's absence sparked online concerns. Burning 'Tracker' Questions We Need Answered Before Season 3: Is Gina Alive? Will Billie Return? Keep scrolling for what to know about Graise after he played Bobby since season 1 on Tracker: In addition to Tracker, Graise has appeared on Step Up: High Water, Locke & Key, Queer as Folk, The Tomorrow War, Teenage Bounty Hunters, Dynasty and The Walking Dead. Graise, who is also a dancer, directed a 2018 short film titled Limited Space. 'The character was initially written as a very rigid kind of suit and tie type of guy, very posh — and then they met me,' Graise told Ebony in August 2024. 'Bobby's a witty, smart kind of guy. I identify a lot with that. I was excited to bring a little more of myself to the role.' Graise went on to point out that Bobby was located in Chicago — while he was born in Illinois. 'They didn't even know that,' he added. Over the years, Graise has discussed having a double leg amputation as a child, telling Ebony in August 2024, 'I think what's fun for me with disabled characters is that I like to see them be a vital part of the story line. But at the same time, it's the norm ... [Bobby is] just like everybody else.' Graise has been an advocate for representation since being in the public eye. He spoke at the White House during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act event in 2015 alongside Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim and Ali Stroker. Most Iconic Guest Stars From Justin Hartley's 'Tracker' Series: Sofia Pernas, Jensen Ackles and More Graise has opened up about his interest in screenwriting, telling Amplitude in 2020 that he was "writing a pilot" for a series. "[It's] been kicking around for three years now. The pilot is basically finished, and I'm working on the story bible right now. It has a lot of backstory to it and tons of family heritage, and I need to know all of that heritage," he explained at the time. "When I'm writing, I'm writing a character with a disability. I'm not writing the disability, and I'm not writing a character. I'm writing a character with a disability." Graise continued: "I think able-bodied writers and actors have a hard time putting the two together. Either they'll create a character where their whole world is defined by their disability, or they'll create a character that's completely devoid of their disability. Neither one is really true to life." Fans started to grow concerned during the back half of season 2 when Graise's prolonged absence wasn't addressed for five consecutive episodes. There was a development during a March 2025 episode of the hit CBS series when Colter and Randy confirmed that Bobby was going to his "friend's funeral." Graise ultimately returned after a seven-episode absence. "I am taking it one day at a time," he said in an April 2025 episode. "But I had to come back and fix this mess."
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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Justin Hartley's Colter Is Flirted With Endlessly on ‘Tracker': ‘You Have Already Made' My Day
CBS' hit series Tracker found time to show Justin Hartley's Colter Shaw get flirted with while on a case in New Jersey. During the Sunday, March 2, episode, Colter received a favor assignment from Reenie (Fiona Rene) that took him to New Jersey. His search for a cupcake chain founder's missing son turned into Colter being caught in the middle of a violent mafia war. Before Colter's life was in danger though, he visited the missing son's office — and left quite an impression on the receptionist. "If I could take a look at his office, it would really make my day," he told Janice (Alex Sgambati), who was reading a romance novel until she noticed him. "Well, you have already made mine." Janice surprised Colter when she accurately guessed his measurements, saying, "Let me guess. 6'3? Perfect 42 tall? 6 years at Nordstrom Rack — it was the worst job ever but ..." Colter subsequently used her interest in him to gain access to Matt's office and computer. What to Know About Season 2 of Justin Hartley's Hit Show 'Tracker': Sofia Pernas' Return and More "I will give you five minutes [to take a look]," Janice told Colter before adding sultrily, "Come with me — stay close." Colter leaned into the flirtation by telling the receptionist that she was "such a great help." He also gained more insight about the person he was looking for when he asked about Matt's potential affair with another woman. "I got the vibe that the two of them were up to something naughty," Janice noted before giving Colter an intense look, adding, "[Affairs] happen all the time, right?" Colter was ultimately able to find Matt but not before taking a beating from some mafia members first. This isn't the first time Colter's life was in danger while solving a case. The procedural, which is based on Jeffery Deaver's novel The Never Game, has shown Us' favorite fictional survivalist traveling the country to help solve missing person cases and track down information on criminal cases, which has come with its own set of problems. Justin Hartley's Insightful Quotes About 'Tracker': From the Stunts to Potential Love Interests "We do have a running joke though, of how many times Colter has broken the law. Our grips department put together a list and it's ridiculous. My idea was to have, maybe at the end of season 2, my wrap gift to everyone is going to be a hoodie that lists all of the things that he's done," Hartley joked with TheWrap in May 2024. "Like assault, breaking and entering, kidnapping, all that stuff. But it's a long list already. Every episode, he's doing something illegal, right?" The CBS hit series, which has already been renewed for season 3, has also made an effort to make every viewer root for Colter. "I think a lot of times, it's all about the message or this political topic. Sometimes, it gets lost in the shuffle that we are entertainers. I want people to watch something and to be entertained," Hartley explained to The Hollywood Reporter in February 2024. "Colter Shaw is not agenda-driven, necessarily. He's a businessman. He takes the money, that's how he makes his living. He's not politically driven. He's driven by doing the right thing. And, where does that come from? Well, that comes from his childhood, and we unpack that in the series." Tracker airs on CBS Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Paramount+.
