Jane Lynch Returns To ‘Criminal Minds’, Plus More News, Tweets & Photos

According to TV Guide, the upcoming twelfth season of Criminal Minds will feature the return of Jane Lynch as Diana Reid, the mother of Dr Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler). She’ll appear in two episodes scheduled to air in early 2017, starting with episode 11, as part of a “heavy Reid story.” Here’s a quote from Executive Producer Erica Messer:

We’re really excited. It’s a fun Reid story and she’s really excited to come back and reprise her role. She’s been a busy lady and we’re still here, so we’re happy to be able to offer that opportunity for her to come back.

Messer spoke to TV Line about season 12, including this comment about Luke Alvez, the new character played by Adam Rodriguez:

The fun thing about that character is, not that he’s a new [Derek], but what is Garcia going to think of the new guy? There’s something real in the workplace environment where a friend leaves and you’re like, ‘I’ll never love anyone the way I loved that friend,’ so she has to warm up to him.

Rodriguez used to play Eric Delko on another CBS crime drama, CSI: Miami, which made him a good fit for Criminal Minds. As Messer told TV Insider, “Adam’s our missing piece. The show’s criminal profiling dialogue isn’t easy, but because of his history, he sells it without question.”

Here’s a video featuring Rodriguez, shared by CBS:

Rodriguez did a photoshoot for CBS Watch! Magazine back in July, and you can find the scans here. You can also read a segment of the interview below:

Is it intimidating to be the new guy in a series with such a long-standing cast?

I love the feeling of butterflies about anything. I can’t call it anxiousness, because it’s not anxiety. But when I have that feeling, I have to run toward it—whether it’s meeting my wife or joining the cast of a hit show and being the new character [to replace a departed one]. I love the challenge of it. And I’ve been on the other side of it—when I left CSI after season 7, there was someone who came to replace my character.

Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) did an interview with #NerdProblems last month, in which she discussed season 12 and recent cast changes. Here’s an excerpt:

KRISTIN: There have been quite a few changes over the years as we watched some original characters go and new ones be introduced. This past season Shemar Moore, who played Derek Morgan, bowed out. And now we know Thomas Gibson will no longer be on for season 12. How are the remaining characters going to overcome those losses, because they are huge heartbreaks for fans watching?

KIRSTEN: It’s rough on everyone to be sure, and I wish I had a beautiful clean answer for you. I don’t know who will overcome losses, some losses aren’t meant to be overcome, but all losses make for good stories and good character development and all the jazz that makes a show compelling and watchable. The best parts of any story to me are the unexpected things, and we have really imaginative, smart writers— I can’t wait to see what they make with the ingredients they have on hand.

Vangsness also spoke to Parade last month, and here’s a quote:

What’s it like to have Paget back?

It’s fantastic. She is such a good actor. She makes lines so compelling just by her own Paget Brewster intellect-informed thing. It is just so great to have her energy as a human on set. Then as an actress, she’s adding so much. We’re actually heavier on ladies now than we are on guys, which is a first and it’s really fun. I love all the dudes. It’s not that. We do a show where there’s a lot of female victims, and I don’t think that’s an accurate thing that we want to promote in the world, so it’s nice to have that balance that the people who are doing the protecting and helping are of the female persuasion, too.

And here’s another interview with Vangsness, from Starry Constellation Magazine, including this excerpt:

Q) And everyone is loving that Paget Brewster will be back on “Criminal Minds!”

A) It’s great that she is back! It’s neat because the fans’ reflection of that was, “Oh my gosh! She’s back,” which is pretty much what we were all doing. And I just found out the day everyone found out. She couldn’t tell anyone. It makes a lot of sense that she is now the head of the team. This is our first episode with this happening, but it is just lovely.

Aisha Tyler (Dr Tara Lewis) did a live chat with The Talk co-host Julie Chen earlier this month, and you can find the interview below (jump to approximately 10:30 for Tyler’s comments on Criminal Minds):

Tyler also spoke to People about becoming a series regular during season 12, as well as the firing of Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner). You can watch the video below:

Finally, check out these tweets and photos, which have been shared over the past month, followed by several videos:

Working with Joey Bragg on set today! I haven't worked with him since 2011!

A photo posted by Romel De Silva (@romeldesilva) on Aug 23, 2016 at 2:27pm PDT

View outside my trailer for Criminal Minds shoot

A photo posted by Jill Whelan (@jill_whelan) on Aug 23, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

So excited to be #onset shooting my first #costar! This is my #theImaginedLife. #actors #myowntrailer #movingonup #1mom

A photo posted by Erica Lamkin Wiesen (@ericawiesen) on Aug 23, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT

Hanging with the amazing Jill Whelan! #theloveboat #criminalminds

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Aug 23, 2016 at 8:26pm PDT

#SquadGoals on set! Working with some amazing people! #setlife

A photo posted by Romel De Silva (@romeldesilva) on Aug 23, 2016 at 9:11pm PDT

Oh, the job perks… @CrimMinds_CBS night shootin' with @_Adam_Rodriguez and @JoeMantegna pic.twitter.com/ObptZYEUvy

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) August 24, 2016

Sweet work creatures! How the FBI vests cling to your nubile chests. ps I love you each for your minds&hearts also. https://t.co/6RtuPg5EzM

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) August 24, 2016

In the thick of it #CriminalMinds #followthejourney #getbusylivin

A photo posted by Vishesh Chachra (@v_chachra) on Aug 23, 2016 at 9:35pm PDT

It has been a blast co-starring on Criminal Minds! BIG thanks to the cast and crew who were some of the most amazing people I have ever worked with!

A photo posted by Romel De Silva (@romeldesilva) on Aug 24, 2016 at 9:33am PDT

We wrapped at 2am and Paget Brewster was kind enough to take a picture with me even after geeking out about Community on set! She was very sweet and great to work with! #criminalminds #community

A photo posted by Romel De Silva (@romeldesilva) on Aug 24, 2016 at 9:38am PDT

Yes I kept a small closet for Prentiss in wait for her return! #CriminalMinds #returnofonehotbabe https://t.co/xOtuBOpVgv

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) August 24, 2016

Check out the team heading down to hot and humid Florida! #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/IUjZWqYbMn

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 24, 2016

From tags to costumes!!! #CriminalMinds #costumeoverload pic.twitter.com/IIi1NsW0IY

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) August 25, 2016

That's a wrap! Fun going back to school with these lovely and talented ladies -director @tawnia_cannell_mckiernan and fellow actors @jill_whelan and @ericawiesen #followthejourney #getbusylivin

A photo posted by Vishesh Chachra (@v_chachra) on Aug 24, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

Today's Office pic.twitter.com/elXdJk6Z9t

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) August 25, 2016

@R31dfan To block the direct sunlight.

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) August 25, 2016

@anastasia_2404 1205

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) August 25, 2016

Just another day on the set of @Criminal Minds @GUBLERNATION @pagetpaget pic.twitter.com/tW0ekv9vOO

— Pam Leonte (@PamLeonte) August 25, 2016

Though an empty white board in my office, it's full of creepy and scary possibilities! #CriminalMinds pic.twitter.com/7CKsUZ3RjO

— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) August 25, 2016

Look who built a little nest outside of the #CriminalMinds stage. Quiet while rolling guys! #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/qhEj4hkEwn

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 25, 2016

Some days are better than others…@CriMiFeed pic.twitter.com/85Q31FeCyz

— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) August 26, 2016

Here we are setting up video village in the halls of the BAU! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/lhBRgn5Dw9

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 26, 2016

Virginia here we come beware! #CriminalMinds #BehindTheScenes pic.twitter.com/6Y2Akf6LAl

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) August 27, 2016

Costume Designer @bjrogersdesign and #criminalminds star @_adam_rodriguez pause during his #cbs promo shoot. #adamrodriguez #mensfashion #menswear #costumedesigner

A photo posted by CM Costume Department (@crimmindscostumes) on Aug 26, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT

@anastasia_2404 Anti-Terror Squad

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) August 28, 2016

#dolls #movieprops #criminalminds #season12

A photo posted by Ted Hardwick (@tedhardwick) on Aug 28, 2016 at 8:34am PDT

Bride on bubble wrap. #bridedoll #doll #movieprops #criminalminds #season12

A photo posted by Ted Hardwick (@tedhardwick) on Aug 28, 2016 at 8:38am PDT

#Monday in barrel form. #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/qyjk84Yiat

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 29, 2016

@missfabu and I hanging on #criminalminds #theanti-terrorsquad

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Aug 29, 2016 at 11:38am PDT

@gublergram is our #mcm from the #criminalminds costume department. Here's a couple of sneak peeks from a fitting. Which look is your favorite ?? #costumedesigner #costumes #television #menswear #matthewgraygubler #spencerreid #cbs

A photo posted by CM Costume Department (@crimmindscostumes) on Aug 29, 2016 at 2:28pm PDT

Then you're in for many many treats! Can't wait for the season 12 to start airing so u all can see! #CriminalMinds https://t.co/NIVpfLVH1Y

— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) August 30, 2016

Construction doing their thing…the sheriffs office for the next episode!#CriminalMinds #lLookBehind pic.twitter.com/msRZTjzsO4

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) August 30, 2016

#BAU after hours. #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/89Jqio8g6y

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 30, 2016

Meet Luke Alvez, Newest Member Of The BAU – https://t.co/aBMfk7iJuN #CriminalMinds pic.twitter.com/Ak2bcnUukw

— Criminal Minds (@CrimMinds_CBS) August 30, 2016

Thank you @bijerogers ! The Wardrobe Designer Duchess of #CriminalMinds pic.twitter.com/FKbE6CdtXH

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) August 31, 2016

That @pagetpaget is #returnofonehotbabe #WordOfMouthMomentum? https://t.co/DX2xi8xH3w

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) August 31, 2016

First look at #CriminalMinds season 12 photos. Countdown is on to the 9/28 premiere and debut of @_Adam_Rodriguez pic.twitter.com/VHgY4P2jYU

— Watch! Magazine (@cbswatchmag) August 31, 2016

A month later and Reid's lunch is STILL in the #BAU fridge! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/N8uWd1YBlp

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) August 31, 2016

Shabam?moving on to our next masterpiece.. I lo❤️e collobrating with this human@gublergram #collobration#bentreality #classic#timeless #MosleyLane.. Did I mention bent reality.. #LetsGo#CriminalMindsCostumes#create

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Aug 31, 2016 at 9:44pm PDT

Thursday is heart heartthrob ?FBI addition#addiction#thoseLips#Thoseeyes…forget the eyes @_Adam_Rodriguez pic.twitter.com/PeIJQei53n

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) September 1, 2016

So excited! Heading to a table read today for #criminalminds #actress #actorslife #acting #losangeles #blessed #excited #workforit #getit #photocredit #brandinphotography

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 1, 2016 at 9:15am PDT

Thank God there is air conditioning pouring into this set. Im not on set today. Crew member sent me this. Vacay pic.twitter.com/js4IMtD9fE

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 1, 2016

Interior….. Or exterior? #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/F0vqotkL4x

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 1, 2016

Welcome back Paget! https://t.co/d7YbF1UDv1

— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) September 1, 2016

Cool way to start September!!! Table read… #bookedit #actorslife #onset

A photo posted by Kevin Sifuentes (@kevinsifuenteslife) on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT

Excited to be involved in making the next episode of #criminalminds #tableread #losangeles #actress #actorslife #acting

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 1, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT

Today is Day 1 of episode 1206. @GUBLERNATION Directing. Written by Erica Messer. "Elliot's Pond"

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 2, 2016

@CMCrazies Airs 11/9 in the US

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 2, 2016

Baby Deer. Baby Deer. Elegant, beautiful & sometimes takes cover in the soft clover of her surroundings. Same Same. @ajcook

A photo posted by kirstenvangsness (@kirstenvangsness) on Sep 2, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT

? what am I doing??? https://t.co/Sesvqa35ia

— AJ Cook (@ajcookofficial) September 2, 2016

This is the long shot. My sister friend @ajcookofficial being unconsciously adorable. pic.twitter.com/KYuos50QDF

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) September 2, 2016

I call this "Get someone to take it Kirsten, I want to see your whole face." pic.twitter.com/FCec6j8Sxf

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) September 2, 2016

And I call this "Ladies of the Round Table & Interloper" @pagetpaget @aishatyler @ajcookofficial @GUBLERNATION pic.twitter.com/WPDt5pPQl6

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) September 2, 2016

I love all of these ladies. That includes you too @GUBLERNATION https://t.co/sX37Mji4M7

— AJ Cook (@ajcookofficial) September 2, 2016

It's always a great day when @GUBLERNATION is directing!! pic.twitter.com/iByUCvRgK1

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) September 3, 2016

He is a pretty, pretty man. ? https://t.co/qI6gk9KdSC

— Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) September 3, 2016

Love(and creepy stories) alive&well at CmLandia. Except Reid is upstaging Garcie's hair thing. https://t.co/gcc9n25FiL

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) September 3, 2016

One we are filming now is written by our brilliantly imaginative https://t.co/zyNuvh4mDR. Erica Messer. https://t.co/0yykXT1dHn

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) September 3, 2016

Happy Labor Day from the BAU!!! #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/olqkB2eaQv

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 5, 2016

Will be on Criminal Minds soon! So excited to be working with all these actors?? #criminalminds pic.twitter.com/g0Dj89N2QQ

— Josh Michael Hoffman (@joshoffman) September 5, 2016

@CM_POI_6741 yes that's true!!!

— Liz Graham (@scriptclay) September 6, 2016

Are you ready for Sept 28th??? https://t.co/nvm3buDyJ9

— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) September 6, 2016

Location Scouting episode 1207. @JoeMantegna directing, written by Breen Frasier. pic.twitter.com/9Xz3X4716e

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 6, 2016

@JoeMantegna "Mirror Image"

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 6, 2016

Another sunny day on the set of #CriminalMinds! #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/haA9okDBW4

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 6, 2016

Scouting the Santa Clara River for episode 1208 pic.twitter.com/QPah0H9F3f

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 7, 2016

Watch out! The UnSub is right behind you! #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/DHpqpCnjX3

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 7, 2016

#TwinPeaks Alum Sherilyn Fenn To Guest Star This Fall On #CriminalMinds: https://t.co/7Ro7Tnn4lN pic.twitter.com/0RZB3Hfkh5

— Criminal Minds (@CrimMinds_CBS) September 7, 2016

They definitely keep us well fed on the set of #CriminalMinds. #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/OjOoPxXr49

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 8, 2016

What better way than jello to say Happy first day of directing Dr Reid !@gublergram @crimmindscostumes #whimsicaljello#create#itswhatsfordessert#drReid#gube#gubey #MGG#mathewgreygubler#BAU #CriminalMinds

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Sep 8, 2016 at 5:16pm PDT

Check out the pizza party we threw for our child actor auditions!!! So much pizza… #Criminalminds #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/rcqDYXXc3U

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 9, 2016

Fitting complete! Soooo much fun! What girl doesn't like to play dress up?! #criminalminds #staytuned #fitting #wardrobe #actress #actorslife #Hollywood #losangeles #acting

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 9, 2016 at 4:55pm PDT

Happy Friday! The next one is on @JoeMantegna after our costume meeting #CriminalMinds #joemantegna #directing pic.twitter.com/3Wndx6CA6W

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) September 9, 2016

Andre and the SFX boys playing in the Corn !!!!! pic.twitter.com/JBzE0376CS

— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) September 10, 2016

Midnight in a corn field is not really where I want to be on a Fri. pic.twitter.com/WAQUpOwXhl

— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) September 10, 2016

directing my 10th episode of criminal minds. it's called "elliot's pond" and it's going to spook your socks off pic.twitter.com/xfJ9ZGlf7y

— matthew gray gubler (@GUBLERNATION) September 11, 2016

"elliot's pond" house that i just basically designed to look like my dream house pic.twitter.com/EycRvoQHB4

— matthew gray gubler (@GUBLERNATION) September 11, 2016

My office patio. A 1207 "Contraption" meeting. Wait until you see what this evil UnSub thing does. Airs: 11/16/16 pic.twitter.com/xUvcEd6pfW

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 12, 2016

No caption can properly define the excitement! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife #prentissisback! pic.twitter.com/gV3qaUNmls

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 12, 2016

Erica Messer wedged between Andre Ellingson (Special FX) and Tom Elliot (Stunts) at the Honeywagon pic.twitter.com/yBBZLI3Me8

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 12, 2016

Scouting 1207. Alley graffiti. Sometimes you have to look close. pic.twitter.com/7dccOU0Esv

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 12, 2016

First day on set! Hair and makeup ready! Let's shoot this!! It's a #matthewgraygubler episode #criminalminds #actress #losangeles #Hollywood #acting #actorslife #hairandmakeup #readyformycloseup #cbs

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 12, 2016 at 1:03pm PDT

@CM_POI_6741 @inandoutburger @tawniamck Yes, her first of the season.

— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) September 13, 2016

On those days we can't fly out to Virginia. 😉 #justkidding #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/CfIG4miNNj

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 13, 2016

A photo posted by Kevin Sifuentes (@kevinsifuenteslife) on Sep 13, 2016 at 1:40pm PDT

It's a #matthewgraygubler episode!!! @gublergram is so caring and so sweet! His passion for his craft (and life in general) is overflowing and infectious. What a pleasure to have him as a #director on this episode #criminalminds #actress #losangeles #Hollywood #acting #lovinglife

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 13, 2016 at 1:46pm PDT

@CM_POI_6741 @HanaMelJ 1212

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 13, 2016

Wow. That FBI van has got some good jazz hands. pic.twitter.com/sw66IcxdKg

— Krish Ribeiro (@K_T_Rib) September 14, 2016

@CriMiFeed #CriminalMinds Behind scenes Sound Boom Operators Todd & Bill workin' episode 6 (S12)??? pic.twitter.com/L8A6sA5rIk

— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) September 14, 2016

Met some great actors and new friends on set. Fantastic to work with (L-R) Shawn Lockie, Ahmad Dugas, Pilar Holland, Jim Turner, and Kevin Sifuentes. The honor was mine.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 14, 2016 at 6:14am PDT

We're going back to Florida! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/BIzubyI0Oq

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 14, 2016

Scouting episode 1208 pic.twitter.com/XC6aFEAREy

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 14, 2016

Look who I found on set today!! @kirstenvangsness The sweetest, most loveable person ever! So much joy and beauty from this one! #criminalminds #actress #losangeles #Hollywood #actorslife #feelingblessed #penelopegarcia #wcw @crimmindscbs

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

Yes the costume dept eating treats complements @gublergram & Messer

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Sep 14, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT

Now look who's in line!! Yes celebs too wait in line.. When its that yummy!! Yes we all scream for ice cream?@crimmindscostumes!!

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:03pm PDT

@jenniferjcreau Paget starts in ep 1203

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 15, 2016

Hope @pagetpaget likes her new set chair? I wanted her to know how I feel about her return. pic.twitter.com/68llzRySCd

— Krish Ribeiro (@K_T_Rib) September 15, 2016

When @pagetpaget makes this face….. It's a good day. pic.twitter.com/6RbDxJlZZm

— Krish Ribeiro (@K_T_Rib) September 15, 2016

I switched out @pagetpaget's chair with one more appropriate for a star of her stature. #criminalminds #pagetvskrish pic.twitter.com/FNGyUz8ORJ

— Krish Ribeiro (@K_T_Rib) September 15, 2016

What an amazing cast & crew to work along side the past couple days. I go to sleep tonight w/ gratitude. Night twitterverse #CriminalMinds

— Pilar Holland (@pilarholland) September 15, 2016

Got to work with a great actor and even better guy. @_adam_rodriguez is the truth. A real G! Honored.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:09am PDT

Fellas-at-the-high-school-dance pose. It was an honor to work under the direction of @gublergram. I was fortunate to play the role he had in mind. A gentleman and a scholar par excellence. I am forever grateful.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:17am PDT

When he talks, you listen! And so glad I did. I am humbled to work with such a great actor I admire, and an even better man for what he does off-stage. Thank you @real_joemantegna for your words and time. Truly inspirational to me. I will never forget this.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:27am PDT

I had to focus hard, because I didn't want to screw up in front of the tremendous @aishatyler. Such an amazing actor and hard working entertainer, I'm surprised she wasn't given the role of Wonder Woman. She is so awesome.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:36am PDT

I love this picture. Fortunate to get a photo with the lovely @kirstenvangsness. Didn't have any scenes with her, unfortunately. But she is brilliant, and it's on my bucket list to work with her. She rocks!

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:41am PDT

Big shout out and thanks to everyone at #criminalminds. Some photos of other cast and a couple of the crew, who work so hard to bring this quality show to life. Thank you to everyone involved, making me feel at home for the last couple of days. Everyone of the crew was amazing. A blast to be around. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

Is there an #UnSub behind these walls… Or just JJ making coffee? #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/cIDMUkoAn5

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 15, 2016

#CriminalMinds @CriMiFeed "A"cam Dolly Grip Cory B. & A cam 1st AC Keith P. they're t/best ???? pic.twitter.com/JjEVz7mHGj

— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) September 15, 2016

That's a wrap! It was a great week working with the Criminal Minds cast and crew! The best!!! Special thanks to Lisa Zambetti, Stephanie Wetherbee, Silverman/Zambetti Casting, and Gregory Korn! And a big hug and thanks to an amazing director, Matthew Gray Gubler! Wow! You made this an amazing experience!!! Thank you Erica Messer!Brenda Kelly Grant thank you! #onset #actorslife #abctalentshowcase2015 #abctalentshowcasealumni #abcshowcasemafia #nativevoicesensemble @NosotrosOrg

A photo posted by Kevin Sifuentes (@kevinsifuenteslife) on Sep 15, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT

#actorslife #fun #criminalminds #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindsfans #criminalmindscast

A photo posted by Kevin Sifuentes (@kevinsifuenteslife) on Sep 15, 2016 at 12:41pm PDT

Whoooaa Nelly! Hold on to your knickers.. ✨?✨ #LetsRUMBLE #CriminalMinds #ThankFulThursday

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 15, 2016 at 1:43pm PDT

Got to work with this brilliant actor, @ahmaddugas this week. Such a force! Hope to work with you again, my friend.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 16, 2016 at 7:28am PDT

Loved working with fellow actors this week, @pilarholland, @kevinsifuenteslife and Shawn Lockie. And, of course, the guy on the left, great actor and director @gublergram Not sure about that dude in the middle.

A photo posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 16, 2016 at 7:39am PDT

On Friday this is the most important wall in the #writersdepartment. #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #TheGreatWall pic.twitter.com/0Eq5IPw3f7

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 16, 2016

One more from this week's shoot with this handsome devil @_adam_Rodriguez Such an amazing cast and crew to work along side @crimmindscbs So sad it's over. Until November 9th!! #staytuned #criminalminds #actress #losangeles #Hollywood #acting #actorslife #cbs

A photo posted by Pilar holland (@pilarholland) on Sep 16, 2016 at 11:13am PDT

Yaaaassss !!!! pic.twitter.com/aHz3sqHyuS

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) September 16, 2016

Less than two weeks. Get ready! pic.twitter.com/ipRTA5kHf3

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 17, 2016

Wow! That poster changed a lot.

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) September 18, 2016

Today meant a lot ?? #AllGrace2GOD #Dare #Explore #RUMBLE • And a shout out to Dir. #JoeMantegna INSANE DAY!!! #CriminalMinds #BringThaDrama ✨?✨

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 16, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

i'm on this tv show. i talk fast, find clues, and sometimes shoot people in the elbow. also, i've directed 10 super spooky episodes.

A photo posted by official matthew gray gubler (@gublergram) on Sep 18, 2016 at 5:23pm PDT

Look who is back in the directing chair! #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII @JoeMantegna @PamLeonte @thedailydewey pic.twitter.com/M8ikLOlIfh

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 19, 2016

The A Squad is on set this week…. https://t.co/XdCyw8UVfh

— Charles Dewey (@thedailydewey) September 19, 2016

Don't you wish your bedroom was this spacious? #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/weD4nUHUEo

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 20, 2016

Up at dawn. #BAU #squadgoals. These goals include copious coffee. @pagetpaget @ajcookofficial @_Adam_Rodriguez @JoeMantegna @CrimMinds_CBS

A photo posted by Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) on Sep 21, 2016 at 8:18am PDT

Were coming to get cha #CriminalMinds #FBI pic.twitter.com/L532WYZLHF

— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) September 21, 2016

Lights.. Camera.. Rumble.. ✨?✨ #BringThaDrama #CriminalMinds @CrimMindsCBS

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:20am PDT

How transpo gets the vehicles to set #Criminalminds #transport @i_am_not_the_unsub

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:32am PDT

This here brought a HUGE smile to my face. Thank you sincerely Pam 🙂 Thanks Joe! #BringThaDrama ✨?✨ #CriminalMinds

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 21, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Another day making the show you love! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/jqJFGOjMkA

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 21, 2016

Downtown L.A. Lofts are always a fun place to shoot. pic.twitter.com/7FEoheK5kA

— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) September 21, 2016

#crewlife @techies_life I?it when 1st scene otd nothing works! No prblm we got this ????? pic.twitter.com/4o1xQG0G2G

— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) September 21, 2016

We're getting so close to #criminalminds #season12 premiere on September 28th! Who are you most excited to see? ? ?? @crimmindscostumes <<follow for more #cbs #aishatyler #joemantegna #adamrodriguez #matthewgraygubler #kirstenvangsness #pagetbrewster #ajcook #taralewis #davidrossi #lukealvez #spencerreid #penelopegarcia #prentiss #jj #gublernation

A photo posted by CM Costume Department (@crimmindscostumes) on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:58pm PDT

Tech Scout ep 1208 pic.twitter.com/fH1WMX9lOs

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 22, 2016

@CM_POI_6741 Writer: Karen Maser. Director: Christoph Schrewe."Scarecrow".

— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) September 23, 2016

Check out this view from outside the BAU! Can you identify the office? #CriminalMinds #setlife #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/eMkDgWOAhA

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 22, 2016

What so you mean you want me to stop editing for a fitting! I know he is working on his latest masterpiece but the shoes must fit! #theARTofstyle #ohGube#lo❤️ethatface @crimmindscostumes

A photo posted by BJ Rogers (@bjrdesign) on Sep 22, 2016 at 11:38pm PDT

Gettin rdy t start #tgifriday #CriminalMinds ???? pic.twitter.com/g4Uc43NPZy

— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) September 23, 2016

Lights.. Camera.. Let's RUMBLE.. #BringThatDRAMA • ??? @CrimMindsCBS

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:52am PDT

Well, this doesn't look good… #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #setlife pic.twitter.com/H0UThHgYTA

— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) September 23, 2016

Another loft, another town. #noelevator #lotsoflifting pic.twitter.com/Edcm42VxT6

— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) September 23, 2016

Director.. Writer.. #TooSchoolForCool #CriminalMinds #YeeaaahMang ? #CraaazyFun #WhenTheCameraAintRollin

A photo posted by Alimi Ballard (@alimiballard) on Sep 23, 2016 at 2:39pm PDT

And here are the videos:

Special shout out, with an awesome actor and director, and straight up great guy.

A video posted by Marcus Hanson (@marcushanson17) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:00pm PDT

Only 1 week left until the premiere of #CriminalMinds Season 12! pic.twitter.com/0X7ozTOapF

— Criminal Minds (@CrimMinds_CBS) September 21, 2016

Only 4 More days until the #CriminalMinds season premiere!! @aishatyler

A video posted by Criminal Minds (@crimmindscbs) on Sep 24, 2016 at 1:03pm PDT

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