Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘Beyond Borders’, Plus News, Tweets & Photos

The upcoming series Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders will premiere on Wednesday, March 16 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Here’s a behind-the-scenes video from CBS, featuring Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett), Executive Producer Erica Messer, Tyler James Williams (Russ “Monty” Montgomery), Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis), Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger) and Daniel Henney (Matthew Simmons):

Next, check out this video about Sinise’s return to CBS, following his nine-season run as Mac Taylor on CSI: New York:

And here’s a “First Look” video for the show:

Also check out this short promo video from Twitter:

It's coming!!! @CriminalMindsBB pic.twitter.com/9FZInghfqV

— Annie Funke (@theanniefunke) February 2, 2016

Messer, Sinise, Henney, Williams, Funke and Executive Producer Mark Gordon attended the Television Critics Association winter press tour last month to talk about Beyond Borders. “Crime can happen anywhere, criminals are everywhere,” Messer said, as quoted by TV Line. “[This show] might make you think twice in the way that you travel, but we certainly don’t want to scare anyone away from going anywhere in the world, because it is still a beautiful place out there.”

Deadline’s report on the TCA panel revealed several upcoming storylines. The first episode revolves around young women who travel to Thailand to volunteer on farms; another involves a family trip to Mexico, during which the wife dies and the husband becomes the main suspect; and there’s an episode featuring the Aokigahara Forest in Japan, which is also known as the Suicide Forest. Here’s a quote about that particular storyline, from Messer:

We didn’t know there was a movie coming out at the same time. You learn about the Japanese culture through that episode. Suicide is a real thing there and people do go to that forest to kill themselves. At least three Americans die there every year, but what happens in our episode is that three people die in a week.

TV Guide posted this quote from Messer about premise of Beyond Borders:

When we did the research and found that 68 million Americans leave the United States every year, our brains just starting ticking. There is crime that happens to those Americans, and wouldn’t it be amazing if there are FBI heroes who could come save them? I also think when we watch the news and we see international cases involving any Americans, we tend to lean forward and say, ‘How did that happen to them?’ ‘That could’ve been me. Or my neighbor who travels. Or my brother or sister or loved ones.’ We wanted to keep the relatability that Criminal Minds does so well and bring that to this series as well.

Here’s a collection of tweets relating to the TCAs, including several photos:

“It’s nice after many years of @CrimMinds_CBS being on the air to have found something that we find fresh & special” – EP Mark Gordon #CMBB

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“When we looked at the amazing series that was @CrimMinds_CBS, we thought there’s more stories to tell here” – EP/Creator Erica Messer #CMBB

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

Fact: About 68M Americans leave the US every year. #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

There's crime that happens overseas & wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a team of FBI heroes to save you – EP/Creator Erica Messer #CMBB

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

Crime can happen everywhere. It might make you think twice in the way that you travel, but we don’t want to scare anybody away – EM #CMBB

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

… it is a beautiful world out there. – EP/Creator Erica Messer #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“It’s about making good decisions” – @danielhenney on traveling abroad, “If anything it’s made me very cognizant about what I’m doing."#CMBB

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“There are several police officers who are able to have a successful family life…" – @GarySinise on his #CMBB character. #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

"…We decided to do that with this character: to show someone who has balanced home and work.” – @GarySinise #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“Gary’s a hero on screen and off… it made sense.” – EP/Creator Erica Messer on casting @GarySinise. #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“I can't tell you how thrilled we are to have Gary & the rest of the ppl on this stage & how well they work as a team." – Mark Gordon #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

Knock em dead team! Miss you guys… Wish I could be there??❤️ https://t.co/V3dXcVLymB

— Alana De La Garza (@Alana_DeLaGarza) January 12, 2016

“I wanted to tell relatable stories…this team is the international response we came up with specifically for this show”-Erica Messer #CMBB

— CBS Tweet (@CBSTweet) January 12, 2016

“They have a few different teams to help you if you get in trouble, but nothing quite like this team.” -EM on FBI international crime teams.

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“We wanted to find something that was really organic…that would be correctly in the #criminalminds family…” – Mark Gordon

— CBS Tweet (@CBSTweet) January 12, 2016

“It puts together great minds who have a background in profiling, but they also have a medical examiner on their team…" – EM #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

"… a cultural anthropologist, and then @TylerJamesWill character is, of course, the brains behind the operation.” – EM #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“It took many years of Erica Messer, and I, and other ppl discussing what we should do… & it felt like ‘we have it.'" – Mark Gordon #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

“Mae has a completely different knowledge set” –@theanniefunke on the difference between her character & @CrimMinds_CBS' Garcia. #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

Technology allows @CriminalMindsBB to shoot the globe-trotting series in Studio City, Calif. #TCA16

— TV Guide (@TVGuide) January 12, 2016

“It’s pretty amazing what our team has been able to do. It’s as if you are there. I’m thrilled with the way it looks, it’s gorgeous." – MG

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

There will be pretty extreme things that are going happening on this show that will make you think – EP/Creator Erica Messer #CMBB #TCA16

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

Just left the @CriminalMindsBB panel at the TCAs! So exciting!! Can't wait 4 everyone to see the show on March 16th! pic.twitter.com/x41jBq31fW

— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) January 12, 2016

#CMBB Promises Action, Intrigue And Wanderlust: https://t.co/17QVZXiLhK. #TCA16 pic.twitter.com/8wVAijaI12

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 12, 2016

First TCA complete! Thank you to @danielhenney for showing me the ropes! @CMBB March 16th! pic.twitter.com/MBMHkNzQCA

— Annie Funke (@theanniefunke) January 12, 2016

If this isn't the smartest looking team in the FBI… I just don't know what. #CMBeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/gHcfGngEfd

— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) January 13, 2016

Finally, check out these miscellaneous tweets and photos, which offer a glimpse at the final few weeks of filming for Beyond Borders season one:

Location scouting around LA. #director #tenyeartown #directing

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Nov 23, 2015 at 11:22am PST

More location shots. #director #directing #tenyeartown

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Nov 23, 2015 at 11:24am PST

On set time with lots of hashtags. #filmmaking #filming #director #hollywood #filmlife #shooting #filmcrew #alexa #television #show #production #broadcast #tvseries #losangeles

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 2, 2015 at 5:31pm PST

More filmmaking hashtags from set.. #filmmaking #filming #director #hollywood #filmlife #shooting #filmcrew #alexa #television #show #production #broadcast #tvseries #losangeles

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 2, 2015 at 6:42pm PST

A beautiful day in Spain with the team! @garysiniseofficial @alana_delagarza @danielhenneyofficial #cmbeyondborders

A photo posted by @anniefunke1 on Dec 7, 2015 at 2:36pm PST

#Criminal Minds:Beyond Borders Haiti Team L-R: Sebastian the fixer, Johnson – driver, Motombo security, Keith Woolf pic.twitter.com/VnhVqCY0W6

— ian woolf (@ianwoolfupm) December 8, 2015

Early morning shooting moments with tags a plenty! #filmmaking #setlife #director #filmmaker #onset #shooting #horror #moviemaking #hollywood #filmlife #alexa #losangeles #filmset #behindthescenes

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 8, 2015 at 7:56am PST

No one writes torture like @e4meredith. It'll be a while, but EP112 will be worth the wait! #CMBeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/BZX0T70LPV

— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) December 8, 2015

Had fun shooting at Universal Studios yesterday for Criminal Minds Beyond Borders! Any guesses on which "country" we're in? #comingsoon #CMBB #onset

A photo posted by Gary Sinise (@garysiniseofficial) on Dec 8, 2015 at 1:37pm PST

Fog always looks better at night. A stadium doesn't hurt either. #filmmaking #filmmaker #setlife #film #director #production #directing #hollywood #filmlife #horror #shooting #losangeles #alexa #onlocation #tv #series

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 8, 2015 at 6:49pm PST

Enjoyed shooting at Universal Studios Hollywood yesterday. Felt like a kid again…so grateful to have such an amazing job!!! #CMBB #criminalmindsbeyondborders

A photo posted by Daniel Henney (다니엘 헤니) (@danielhenneyofficial) on Dec 8, 2015 at 7:38pm PST

Perfect photobomb courtesy of our Director @tawniamck ..@GarySinise @danielhenney w/ Annie Funke #CMBB #Spain pic.twitter.com/JYiFcIRoWc

— Alana De La Garza (@Alana_DeLaGarza) December 8, 2015

Last night was mad real #CMBeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/ZRcSgQvm0Q

— e4 (@e4meredith) December 9, 2015

We need a bigger monitor! #cmbeyondborders #eltorobravo

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Dec 9, 2015 at 1:24pm PST

Director Time out! #cmbeyondborders #eltorobravo

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Dec 9, 2015 at 1:26pm PST

It's "Alexa-fying". #setlife #alexa #arri #camera #set #filmmaking #cinematography #arrialexa #tv #production #shoot

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 9, 2015 at 4:28pm PST

@cherylhe yep

— ian woolf (@ianwoolfupm) December 10, 2015

More hashtags. ???☺? #filmming #shooting #arrialexa #arri #filmcrew #film #setlife #filmmaking #night #tv #tvshow #series #tvseries #drama

A photo posted by Marcus Stokes (@themarcusstokes) on Dec 9, 2015 at 4:59pm PST

Workin on our night moves. #cmbeyondborders #eltorobravo pic.twitter.com/w7EU7Ts6VC

— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) December 10, 2015

#craftservice #eltorobravo #cmbeyondborders

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:12pm PST

Livin' the dream. #cmbeyondborders

A photo posted by @anniefunke1 on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:48pm PST

Saying GOODBYE to our favorite disco ball! @e4meredith @carloslealartist #cmbeyondborders #eltorobravo

A photo posted by Tawnia Cannell Mckiernan (@tawnia_cannell_mckiernan) on Dec 10, 2015 at 1:20pm PST

That's a wrap on an episode of… glad to be a part of the family! @CBS #CriminalMinds #BegindBorders pic.twitter.com/8cLs4vSP4g

— Gerald Webb (@GeraldWebb) December 11, 2015

@Alana_DeLaGarza it was such a pleasure working with you today! Great set, crew, cast and a lot of fun! Thx

— Gerald Webb (@GeraldWebb) December 11, 2015

@danielhenney great fun on set today. Thanks.

— Gerald Webb (@GeraldWebb) December 11, 2015

Sad to have my last day on set with @tawniamck @Alana_DeLaGarza @danielhenney @GarySinise #CMBeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/RYyOq4088E

— Gerald Webb (@GeraldWebb) December 11, 2015

@GeraldWebb you are so welcome! You rocked it! BUT you should have gone to Vegas! ??

— Tawnia Mckiernan (@tawniamck) December 11, 2015

Broken elevator equals comedic gold round these parts! #CMBeyondBorders #criminalmindsbeyondborders #outoforder pic.twitter.com/pSAW9K5DcZ

— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) December 12, 2015

Keith shooting the Citadelle in Haiti – Haitian police officer with safety line making sure he doesn't fall. pic.twitter.com/KFVIDKSULO

— ian woolf (@ianwoolfupm) December 13, 2015

My fave view (besides Edward. Duh.) ??? #CMBeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/xuoAZls2fD

— Kelly Frye (@KellyFrye) December 16, 2015

Heroes on set today. Jared Bullock, Sean Adams and Wade Mitchelltree. Great Americans. Honored to have them visit #woundedheroes #honored #veterans

A photo posted by Gary Sinise (@garysiniseofficial) on Dec 16, 2015 at 7:28pm PST

Happy Wrappy! Can't believe season 1 has gone by so fast! What a joy it's been!! @alana_delagarza @willtylerjames @vellamarie

A photo posted by @anniefunke1 on Dec 20, 2015 at 1:06pm PST

I have FOUR kids!! AND a husband!?! #tvmagic @BeyondBordersCM @danielhenney pic.twitter.com/0OadahHsgW

— Kelly Frye (@KellyFrye) December 22, 2015

Criminal Minds Beyond Borders wrapped episode 13 ( season finale ) last night. Thank you to our wonderful writers, cast, crew & producers Erica Messer and Mark Gordon. Was a great journey around the world. Tune into premiere March 2nd folks. Merry Christmas & happy holiday season to all! #MerryChristmas #comingsoon #CMBB

A photo posted by Gary Sinise (@garysiniseofficial) on Dec 22, 2015 at 7:42am PST

This team clearly has no problem finding their light. Just a sensible candid of us warming up on a cold last night of shooting! Season 1 premiers March 2!@alana_delagarza @willtylerjames @danielhenneyofficial @garysiniseofficial

A photo posted by @anniefunke1 on Dec 22, 2015 at 9:22pm PST

Annie & I got to see Whoville @unistudios in between scenes???? @criminalmindsofficials Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! #CMBB #comingsoon #March2nd

A photo posted by Gary Sinise (@garysiniseofficial) on Dec 28, 2015 at 12:52pm PST

Love these two! @danielhenney & Annie Funke #GarySiniseFoundation pic.twitter.com/1mYT527Y4B

— Alana De La Garza (@Alana_DeLaGarza) January 9, 2016

RT If You Are Ready For Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders! Coming This March To #CBS: https://t.co/YpBjUMOANC. #CMBB pic.twitter.com/Mr6HF0Gllq

— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) January 13, 2016

If you're not following @theanniefunke you're missing out on life. She plays Mae on our show #CMBB and will rock your world. #SPN

— Adam Glass (@AdamGlass44) January 22, 2016