Criminal Minds season 18
| Criminal Minds: Evolution | |
|---|---|
| Season 18 | |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Paramount+ |
| Season chronology | |
The eighteenth season of Criminal Minds was announced on June 5, 2024, and began filming in August 2024.[1][2] Season 18 will serve as a renewal ("third season") to Criminal Minds: Evolution, the title of the continuation of Criminal Minds after its revival in 2022.[3]
Cast
[edit]The eighteenth season of Criminal Minds will see the return of every main character from the seventeenth season, including the multi-season suspect Elias Voit. A new main character, Dr. Julia Ochoa, will be played by Aimee Garcia.[4]
Many fans have been anticipating and pushing for the return of Spencer Reid, an original character of the series played by Matthew Gray Gubler who last appeared in the fifteenth season. The showrunner, Erica Messer, along with Gubler have both emphasized a willingness for Spencer Reid to return, yet it is unclear if and when that may occur due to scheduling conflicts.[1]
Main
[edit]- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi[5]
- A. J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau[5]
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia[5]
- Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis[5]
- Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez[5]
- Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss[5]
- Zach Gilford as Elias Voit[5]
- Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green[5]
- Aimee Garcia as Dr. Julia Ochoa[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jacobs, Meredith (2024-08-22). "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Stars Are Filming Season 18 — See Photos". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Comments, Ray Flook | (2024-08-20). "Criminal Minds: Evolution Team Starts Work on Season 18 (IMAGES)". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Is in Production on Season 18: See Stars Filming (Photos)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2024-09-12). "'Dexter' & 'Lucifer' Actress Aimee Garcia Joins 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' For Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Norman, Dalton (2024-06-06). "Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 - Cast, Story & Everything We Know". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "'Criminal Minds' Fans, a New Character Will Go Toe-to-Toe With Alvez in Season 3". Good Housekeeping. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-10-07.