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Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Is Will Dead, and Is Reid Back? 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Has Big Twists
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' continues the story of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they begrudgingly work with serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) in order to capture his followers. More Entertainment: Zach Gilford on 'Complex' 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Villain Elias Voit The series stars Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss), Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Aisha Tyler (Tara Lewis), and Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez). Now, fans are ecstatic that a fan-favorite character is making their return. However, it appears to be coming at the cost of someone who has been around since the beginning. Criminal Minds: Evolution Criminal Minds: Evolution Where to Watch 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' streams exclusively on Paramount+. The new season premiered on May 8, and new episodes are available every Thursday. More Entertainment: 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 18 Debuts May 8: Full List of Episodes What Happened to Will in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Fans were completely caught off guard in Episode 2 when Will LaMontagne Jr. surprisingly died from an aneurysm in front of JJ, his wife. While this created a dramatic story beat, there was actually a behind-the-scenes reason for this death. While no reason has been given since the death, actor Josh Stewart confirmed in January 2024 that he wasn't returning for the season. No sadly, my days of playing Will LaMontagne Jr. are over. You guys have been the absolute best. 🙏 — Josh Stewart (@J0SHSTEWART) January 17, 2024 Showrunner Erica Messer later confirmed this in an interview with TVLine, noting that they love Will, but it was time to move on. Cast members have since spoken out in their love for the character and Stewart. "[It] was a really difficult episode to shoot, because we were saying goodbye to Will, and we were saying goodbye to Josh Stewart, who's played Will for what, maybe 17 years?" Paget Brewster said to The Independent. Is Spencer Reid Returning to 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'? While it's said to see Will go, a fan-favorite character is returning in his absence. Matthew Gray Gubler officially made his return as Spencer Reid in Season 18, Episode 3 during Will's funeral. However, this doesn't mean that Gubler is necessarily returning to 'Criminal Minds' full-time. First look at 'EINSTEIN', starring Matthew Gray Gubler The series follows the great grandson of Albert Einstein whose bad-boy antics end up with him having to help a local police detective solve cases of the week. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 8, 2025 The talented actor is set to star in the upcoming CBS series 'Einstein,' a comedic procedural where Gubler plays a descendant of Albert Einstein who winds up helping police solve crime. Will 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Feature a JJ and Reid Romance? Naturally, Reid's reappearance has fans wondering if the romance between he and JJ will spark up once again, especially since the 'Evolution' has been ignoring While making a move at Will's funeral would have obviously been in bad taste, it cannot be denied that there is now an opening for the relationship to turn more intimate. That being said, this will all depend on a few things: whether the writers actually want to put a focus on that relationship and whether Gubler will be sticking around much longer. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait and see. More Entertainment: How 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Teases Spencer Reid and Matt Simmons Return Alix Earle Joins Dancing with the Stars: Everything Else to Know About S34 For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed for Season 19 as Season 18 Sets Premiere Date
'Criminal Minds: Evolution' is officially returning this spring, and it's coming back with a Season 19 renewal. Season 18 of the police procedural will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on May 8. This upcoming installment will be 10 episodes long with new episodes premiering on Thursdays. Season 18 takes place six months after prisoners attacked the Sicarius Killer — Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) — a move that led to his followers taking to the dark web to wreak havoc across the country. The Behavioral Analysis Unit is forced to work with Voit to stop the chaos, but the longer they work with him, the clearer it becomes that he has his own agenda. In addition to Gilford, this new season stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and RJ Hatanaka along with Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Erica Messer, known for her work on 'Criminal Minds' and 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,' serves as showrunner and executive producer for 'Evolution.' Breen Frazier, Chris Barbour, Glenn Kershaw and Mark Gordon also serve as executive producers. 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' is produced by 20th Television and CBS Studios. Created by Messer and Jeff Davis, 'Criminal Minds' first premiered in 2005. The series follows a group of criminal profilers working for the FBI as they investigate crimes and uncover perpetrators. 'Criminal Minds' technically ended in 2020 before it was revived on as 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' in 2022. When it was on CBS, the drama consistently ranks among the network's most-watched shows. Since that revival, the series has been a Paramount+ exclusive. The post 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed for Season 19 as Season 18 Sets Premiere Date appeared first on TheWrap.
Los Angeles Times
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Shemar Moore confirms split from Jesiree Dizon, commits to being ‘dopest' dad
Shemar Moore and his girlfriend Jesiree Dizon have split. And the 'S.W.A.T.' star is shutting down rumors swirling around the news of the breakup. The 'Criminal Minds' alum on Thursday took to Instagram to clarify reports about his personal life and bid adieu to those slinging mud into his orbit. 'It's not your business, but I know how Hollywood works. I know how all this media stuff works. It's gossip, gossip, gossip and that's just what it is, 'Be careful what you wish for. You know what you signed up for,' type of thing,' Moore said in a lengthy video clip addressing his 4.3 million followers. 'Fame is a m— because if I wasn't halfway famous then nobody would care. And maybe there's a lot of you out there that don't care. Thank you, that's less stress on my plate,' he continued. 'Right now I'm gonna be an honest dude: Mind your business. Give us a break. Give us some privacy.' Moore confirmed that he and Dizon had indeed split, but was quick to shut down the unsavory commentary about the breakup with his fellow actor. He also defended his ex as an 'amazing woman' and 'phenomenal mother' to their 2-year-old daughter, Frankie Melelina Kapule Moore. He described Dizon as caring, smart and nurturing, ranking only second to his late mother and renewed his commitment to co-parenting. 'When you hear our business on the internet or whatever, it's our business. But when you get into the comments and start trashing and being negative, then you ain't a fan of mine,' Moore said. 'If you really have love for me, then be kind. Breaking up ain't easy, but if you get into all that negativity, then you can basically kiss my a—, all right? I'm looking for joy. I'm looking for calm. I'm looking for peace. I'm looking for love in my life, in my spirit. 'If you don't love on me and root for me, then bye. Unfollow. Just go away and good luck to you,' he added. 'If you don't love and show love and show joy to Jesiree, then goodbye. Go away. And good luck to you.' TMZ reported Thursday that the 'Young and the Restless' star and his girlfriend of five years had gone their separate ways but remain cordial after the breakup. The two, who reportedly dated briefly in 2008 and reconnected in 2020 after Moore's mother died, remain 'loving friends and co-parents,' the site said. Sources speaking to TMZ also noted that Moore and Dizon are committed to raising Frankie together. (Frankie was born in January 2023. Dizon also has two kids, Charli and Kaiden, from previous relationships.) A representative for Moore on Friday declined to comment when reached by The Times. Representatives for Dizon did not immediately respond. 'Me and Jesiree love each other and that's not going to change until the day God calls my name,' Moore said. 'She's wonderful in so many ways. Yes, we have our differences, but we gonna love each other and love the hell out of our daughter Frankie... I am so grateful that our daughter Frankie gets to call Jesiree Mom.' Moore said that he is committed to being 'the dopest father that little girl has ever known.' Frankie is his first child. 'That's the only reason I'm still here, that's all I'm living for. I'm gonna be the best version of myself for my daughter Frankie. All right? So root for us or leave us alone, 'cause it's nothing but love in my heart. There's no malice. I want everybody to win. So please root for me, Jesiree, Frankie, Charli and Kaiden to win.' Last week, Moore appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and praised his little girl. 'She is the reason I'm so damn happy,' Moore said of his daughter.
