Spoilers de la saison 07 de Esprits Criminels

Il y aura beaucoup plus d'histoire au sujet des maux de tête du Dr Reid ... sauf que vous ne trouverez pas jusqu'à la saison prochaine, selon Erica Messer. "C'est quelque chose que dont parlons avec Matthew et les écrivains sont tous à essayer de comprendre quelles histoires nous avons abandonné. Honnêtement, cette histoire, cette idée qui se cache derrière cela, a commencé avant que nous perdions AJ et Paget. Il y avait une chance que nous perdions Matthew à cause des négociations de contrat, et ce genre de scénario s'est implanté et n'a jamais vraiment porté ses fruits dans cette saison, mais nous voulons sla conclure dans la prochaine saison. Voilà le plan. "Dieu merci, le Gubler m'a dit qu'il était prêt pour la prochaine saison et est excité. Pouvez-vous imaginer CM sans Gubler ? Hells non! Cette équipe est magique!

Je suis heureuse que Thomas Gibson reprenne encore son rôle dans Criminal Minds. Que pouvez-vous me dire sur la saison 7? — Regina

ADAM: Le premier épisode de cette nouvelle saison se déroulera plusieurs mois après le Season Finale de la saison 6. L'équipe devra démontrer une nouvelle fois son utilité au FBI qui cherche à la diviser pour des raisons budgétaires. "Toutes ces menaces faites dans le Season Finale, qu'il y aurait des changements et que des gens devraient partir... il y a une certaine vérité à cela", confie la productrice exécutive Erica Messer. 
"Vous découvrirez qui est allé où et pour faire quoi." Il faudra surveiller Morgan en particulier car ce sont ses enquêtes estivales qui permettront de déterminer que Prentiss est encore en vie.

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“Because I’ve been with these guys from day one, we have a really good working relationship of the characters we’ve all created, so we had conversations,” she tells me. “I scripted it that everyone was going to have a huge reaction to her returning, but I’m not about to say, ‘Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) does this,’ ‘Garcia  (Kirsten Vangsness) does that.’ I only gave them words. Garcia says, ‘She’s alive.’ And Reid says, ‘But we buried her,’ because Garcia is very emotional and Reid is very logical.”

Messer said Morgan (Shemar Moore) will also struggle with the fact that he believes Hotch (Thomas Gibson) betrayed the team by telling them she was dead. And subsequently, Hotch “had to keep this secret from the team while they were pouring their hearts out. He’s burdened with that,” she says. “It’s a complicated tale. When secrets are kept, it’s natural to be complicated.”

Jack Coleman (Heroes) et Brigid Brannagh (Army Wives) viennent d'être castés au rang de guest star pour la Saison 7 de Esprits Criminels qui commence dans seulement deux jours, le 21 septembre sur la CBS.

Jack jouera le rôle de Bill, un homme qui détient une fillette prisonnière depuis sept ans et, qui dans une tentative afin de recréer un lien avec sa victime, va tenter de kidnapper sa mère de la manière.
Brigid jouera elle, le rôle de la mère de la fillette.

Exclusive: A.J. Cook Previews Criminal Minds "Season For the Fans"

After a tumultuous year that saw her fired and her character written out abruptly, only to be brought back after widespread fan revolt, A.J. Cook promises that Criminal Minds' devoted following will be rewarded.

The actress told me that the CBS drama's seventh season, which begins Wednesday night, is in large part inspired by the fans whose voices helped ensure the seven-member cast and its chemistry remain intact.

"The first seven episodes all offer personal very moments," she said, promising stories delving deeper into the characters viewers have grown so attached to. "This season is, in many ways, a season for the fans."

While careful not to rehash the past too much, I asked if Cook was aware of the extent to which fans went to protest her departure last season. She confirmed that she was, and that it offered a silver lining.

"At a certain point, it's impossible not to hear what people are saying," she said. "I was surprised, and so appreciative that the audience felt so strongly about the show and the character of J.J."

"It was one of the things that really helped me through it. "

CBS got the message. Almost as unexpectedly as she was written off, Jennifer Jareau (J.J.) was brought back - Cook admits she was "even more surprised to be asked back than to be let go" - at the end of last season.

The bright side of the upheaval of Season Six is that it seems to have invigorated the show's producers into peeling back layers of not only the killers that haunt viewers each week, but the BAU members themselves.

The seventh episode of the season is especially personal for A.J. Cook and her character, whose lives intertwine like never before when viewers meet J.J.'s son Henry - played by A.J.'s real-life son Mekhai.

"He's coming to visit me anyway, might as well put him to work," she joked, adding that it was "a very sweet scene" to film and that Henry's father, Will, also resurfaces in that episode.

Before delving into those personal stories, however, the first order of business is to reintroduce J.J. and "resurrect" Prentiss (Paget Brewster, also a victim of internal housecleaning, only to be brought back).

Prentiss' storyline - her death was staged this spring - will be more difficult for the show to address credibly than J.J.'s return from the Pentagon. But Cook says both will reenter the fold in a believable manner.

"Fans are going to love the premiere," she says of this week's opener. "It's so action-packed, but it also does a great job of explaining everything in a way that I think is very organic and very satisfying."

"It's all about bringing the team back together, but doing it right."

The show can't simply hit the reset button, but will definitely be "recharged" after this week, when we first see J.J. in her new role as a profiler, something Cook calls "a natural progression" for the character.

"They have to bring her back in a way that makes sense," she said. "We couldn't just go back to the way it was. J.J.'s still the same person, the nurturer, the den mother, but she's putting on the profiler hat now."

‘CRIMINAL MINDS’: IS LOVE IN THE AIR FOR HOTCH?

My post-premiere conversation with executive producer Erica Messer was eye opening in many ways and gave me many things to look forward to about this season. (Action Reid! Lingering hard feelings! Possible Prentiss flashbacks!) But the most intriguing bit, for me anyway, was the knowledge that one of the members of the BAU would be getting a new love this season!

When asked about who would be getting a romantic interest, Messer was understandably coy, saying only that people will “know who it is” based on the casting. (They’re still far away from starting that process, however.) My mind, however, went immediately to Hotch, since Messer had told me that she hopes to put a smile back on his (later non-bearded) face. So we asked Gibson himself for insight. “God, I hope [it's me]. It’s too sad otherwise. This man needs to get a life outside of that building,” he tells us.

'Criminal Minds': Former 'Dirty Sexy Money' star to guest as [SPOILER]'s love interest

Love is in the air at the BAU! But for who?

Former Dirty Sexy Money star Bellamy Young will guest in an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds as Beth, a museum curator who meets Hotch (Thomas Gibson) in the park while he’s training for triathalon.

The episode also guest stars Charles S. Dutton, playing a boxing trainer at a Philadelphia gym.

Before the start of the season, showrunner Erica Messer teased a new romance for one of the agents, but declined to give details. She had also hinted, however, that she wanted this season to see a new beginning for Hotch, whose ex-wife was killed a few season ago. “Hotch … has been going through the motions of raising a child as a single working parent and mourning the loss of a great love,” she told EW after the premiere. “And even though he and Haley were divorced, she was his first love, his only life and all that. We’d really like him to smile again and let go of that. It’s going to be new and exciting for all of us and the audience.”

Young, who stars in the upcoming Shonda Rhimes-produced Scandal, has also appeared on Scrubs and CSI: Miami.

In a December episode of the crime drama (which airs Wednesdays at 9/8c), Hatosy — who just last week guested on CBS’ Hawaii Five-0 — plays Jimmy Hill, a backroom boxer who despite his so-so skills keeps fighting to raise money for his dying son. Charles S. Dutton plays Jimmy’s trainer, while legendary kickboxer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez prepared Hatosy off-camera for the physically demanding role and also appears as a ref (including in the first of these behind-the-scenes photos):

‘CRIMINAL MINDS’: GARCIA LEANS ON MORGAN DURING CRISIS
Next Wednesday, Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) will find herself front and center on a case that will push her psyche to the limits as a friend of hers (Brigid Brannagh) goes missing. And as Vangsness previews, the horrific event will bring Garcia even closer to her BAU bestie, Morgan. “I think that he and J.J. are there the whole time, but she can totally be who she is around him,” says Vangsness. “When she gets crazy, he is the giver of that support she needs. When she is about to completely crack, he’s the one giving the tough love. He’s the one who comes to her when he thinks there’s something wrong.”

But while that kind of unconditional support is the stuff great love is made of, Vangsness says theirs is completely platonic — and she hopes that never changes. “It’s so much better in your imagination. Their talent is dancing on the line. If you go over that line, there’s no room for imagination,” she says. “You want that person always idealized. I think that’s the thing — they’re idealized in each other’s minds. And whenever you’re with somebody [romantically], you can no longer idealize them, and that’s no fun.”

In all, she says, the episode, which also guest stars Heroes’ Jack Coleman,” solidifies what you already know about them — they ain’t goin’ nowhere, in terms of their affection.”

Criminal Minds is taking a gamble with Clark Kent himself, Dean Cain
CBS' veteran procedural has locked up the Lois & Clark actor to guest star in the 13th episode of the current season, set to air in early 2012, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Cain will play Curtis, described as "a blue-collar, east coast type" who is "a down-on-his-luck gambler."

"He thinks he's found the method to his winning streak," showrunner Erica Messer tells THR, "and it involves killing people."

Criminal Minds is currently in production on its landmark 150th episode with guest stars Jay Karnes and Dina Meyer. That hour is scheduled to hit television screens in January.

Cain, repped by Paradigm, will appear in an episode of Burn Notice and the upcoming Hallmark Channel telepic The Case for Christmas.

‘CRIMINAL MINDS’: THOMAS GIBSON TEASES 150TH EPISODE

After getting a flood of emails from Criminal Minds fans asking me about the 150th episode, I knew I had to toss in a few questions about it when I hopped on the phone with Thomas Gibson literally a few hours ago to chat about Hotch’s upcoming possible romance (more on that soon!). And while details on the case are a little premature to reveal, he did talk about the rumored revealing scene between Hotch and Emily. “It’s a really nice scene, and it touches on where she was in her personal and professional life in the last year when she was dead,” Gibson reveals. “And it also allows Hotch to reveal a little bit to her about what goes on with him. He says at one point that he’s tired of being profiled through his office window, where prying eyes are wondering what’s going on when he’s talking to people….There’s some really great stuff between these two. I’m hoping people will tune in and like it.”

As some fans might expect, the scene is more emotional than romantic, which is just how Gibson would prefer it. “So many people have said that they were upset that she and I have put the kibosh on whatever people thought was happening between them, but I think that both are professionals. They’d never indulge in anything more than a professional relationship,” he says. “Some were saying they want the two together, but as much as we want the fans to be happy, that we don’t see happening.” But one thing fans can count on is a building of tension between Hotch and Morgan in next week’s episode, which stems from the ongoing resentment some members of the BAU have felt toward Hotch after learning he’d lied about Emily’s death.

“It’s still not sitting right with Morgan. There’s still a little ways to go for Morgan and Hotch to clean the deck,” he says. “I don’t think Hotch thought it was going to go away and Morgan knew it wasn’t going to go away. But there’s a process and we’re still in the middle of it. I hope we can move past it.”

AUSTIN MICHAEL COLEMAN will play Trevor.

Male, Caucasian, 15 years old. A younger version of our Unsub, Trevor. We see him hiding in a closet as he hears his family being attacked and murdered by intruders....

This episode will be called "A Thin Line".

When Criminal Minds returns in the New Year, the show will tackle some personal storylines involving the main characters. What could those storylines entail? We don't know too much -- but here's what we do know about three plots coming up this spring on Criminal Minds. Then, it's your turn to dive in and do some speculating in the comments!

In the 150th episode, Prentiss (Paget Brewster) will be seeing a therapist and we will learn more about the agent's emotional state in the aftermath of everything she went through last season and her return to the team. But will Prentiss open up to this therapist, or will the revelations about her missing time come from her rumored "serious" conversation with Hotch (Thomas Gibson)? Given that this storyline is taking place in such a landmark episode, should we have high expectations for this insight into Prentiss' mindset, or do you do think the case-of-the-week will be the main focus?

In an episode set to air February 15th, it looks like JJ (A.J. Cook) will be getting into an altercation with an UnSub where her life could be on the line. But how did JJ wind up in this situation? Is it another case of a team member being personally targeted by an UnSub or did JJ merely end up in the wrong place at the wrong time? It appears that the fight could get physical, and though we know JJ is an excellent shot, will she be forced to take down the UnSub on her own or will the team arrive to back her up before things get out of hand? And now that JJ is a full-fledged profiler, will this confrontation make her think twice about her new role on the team or confirm that she was prepared for all the possible challenges of her new position?

And in the first episode back from the break, set to air January 18th, our resident genius celebrates a milestone. Reid's (Matthew Gray Gubler) 30th birthday will prompt him to question if he could be doing more with his life, given his intellect. But is it just his birthday that makes Reid question things, or does something happen with the case that sparks his interest in possibly branching out from his regular activities? Kirsten Vangsness teased that Garcia makes Reid the 'wrong' cake for his big day, so even though Reid is pondering the meaning of his life, there should be some lighthearted moments between the team members upon the show's return.

Spoiler alert! Rather than stage a funeral to explain the upcoming exit of Paget Brewster's Emily - just a year after she faked her death - CBS' Criminal Minds has decided to end the season with a wedding. But who's getting hitched at the end of the tense two-hour finale is a secret. "We decided not to kill her off," explains executive producer Erica Messer. "We had already buried her, so that would have seemed repetitive." Instead, Emily will "leave the BAU to pursue other things, which mimics what Paget's pursuing in real life. If Paget ever wants to come back, this exit allows the door to be open."

Emily's last scene with her friends will be in one of their backyards, celebrating the intimate wedding of a longtime couple. "We wanted to balance out the darkness of the two hours and the bittersweetness of Paget leaving with the flip side of a really good thing," says Erica, who confirms that the couple exchanging vows will either be J.J. and Will or Garcia and Kevin. "They'll all have a really rough Saturday with a hostage situation and then a really lovely Sunday. To end a season on a happy note instead of blowing something up is very unusual for us."

Will they bring a new profiler next season? — @BrigitteCMFan
Great question! And the answer is: not right away. At least, that’s what Messer anticipates. “That’s going to be a conversation with so many people at some point. There’s no replacing her as far as I’m concerned. She just brought so much to this team. But are they going to want another female face at the table? Sure. Are we going to want that as storytellers? I’m sure we will,” she says. But “I’m not in any hurry to replace her.” That said, CM fans, if they were bringing on a new profiler, is there an available actress you’d like to see join the gang? (Yes, we’re playing casting couch!)

Can we hope for a meaningful conversation between Morgan & Hotch regarding the lies? — @zackgibra
I’m so glad you asked because that’s exactly what happens in the April 11 episode, which Messer calls the second part to an episode we saw last year called “Big Sea.” As you’ll recall, in the episode, Morgan sought to give his aunt closure after she believed her missing daughter was among the victims in a murder investigation. In this episode, that gets turned on it’s head. “[We] had this idea for a story about what if the cousin Morgan had said died was alive and they had to find her,” says Messer. “And I thought it was brilliant because then he lied about someone being dead, which is exactly what he’s been angry with Hotch and everybody about all season.” The result of this common ground Morgan suddenly find himself having with Hotch? Closure, via some “beautifully written” and “understated” scenes, she says.

What’s on the horizon for Morgan & Prentiss? Especially with Emily leaving… how will they handle it  — @Diane_emily
Peacefully. You see, rather than, say, killing Emily again, Messer said she wanted to approach the departure genuinely. “What Paget and I both talked about was that we would love for her to exit the show in a way that felt it was believable. She can still have breakfast with them when she’s in town, you know?” says Messer. “It’s not leaving things on any weird terms, with anyone upset with anyone. It’s what happens in real life.” That said, I still think there will be tears… and they will most likely be mine.

Have you heard anything about howCriminal Minds' plans to replace Paget Brewster in Season 8? — Ashley
ADAM: I was actually on set last week and asked executive producer Erica Messer that very question. The short answer: Don't look for it to happen right away. Messer says she'd like to mimic what the show did in Season 3 when Joe Mantegna replaced departing star Mandy Patinkin a few episodes into the season. "I feel like we come back in Season 8 without Prentiss, and we're functioning just fine," she says. "But there's a void. We need that extra body. But I don't know who that character is yet." Why don't you guys help her out in the comments below?

Can you tell me anything more about Tricia Helfer's role on the Criminal Minds finale? —Dave
ADAM: Helfer's character, Izzy Rogers, is the leader of a group of bank robbers who crosses paths with Hotch & Co. after she takes hostages during one of her jobs. "Ultimately, she is a serial killer masquerading as a bank robber," executive producer Erica Messer says. "Our team comes in because the behavior suggests they do this every month — they kill somebody for the fun of it, not because they're in the way. The woman's off her rocker. She's just a bad egg." However, it's one of the BAU team members who may be scrambled when he or she volunteers to go inside to talk Izzy down.

When will Strauss be back on Criminal Minds?
ADAM: She will be back from rehab just in time for the two-hour finale. And although she usually stirs up drama, she'll pretty much have the team's back as they try to defuse a hostage situation at a bank. Why the sudden turnaround? "Watch closely, because there's a little personal connection she has with a team member that will be surprising," executive producer Erica Messer teases.

Is Matthew Gray Gubler returning for Criminal Minds Season 8? I hope so, because I think a lot of people will stop watching if he doesn’t. –Vaneza via Twitter
Ausiello: Show boss Erica Messer also hopes that Gubler re-ups with the CBS crime drama, and as of Monday afternoon, “All signs point to yes,” she ventured, adding: “He’s such a staple of the show. He really loves to play his sweet, vulnerable, smart Reid.” After all, the last thing Criminal Minds needs to fret about is filling two voids come fall. “The big shocker was Paget [Brewster deciding to leave],” Messer shares, alluding to Prentiss’ exit in the two-hour finale airing May 16. “If Matthew was going in that direction, I think he’s the kind of guy who would have said so.”

Question: Please tell me, will the Beth storyline end this season on Criminal Minds? —Karen via Twitter
Ausiello: I can hereby tell you that because of Bellamy Young’s new gig playing the First Lady on ABC’sScandal… well, that has actually had no impact on her Criminal Minds romance, and as of the season finale, Hotch and Beth are still going strong. “I know it’s ‘controversial,’” EP Erica Messer says of the dating storyline, “but I like that Hotch is smiling and dating.”