The show will see many of the original cast reprise their iconic roles, but some big names will be missing.
What Original "Criminal Minds" Cast Members Will Be in the Reboot?
The cast members reprising their long-time characters include Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, A.J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau, Kristen Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, and Aisha Tyler as Tara Lewis.
Why Isn't Matthew Gray Gubler in the "Criminal Minds" Reboot?
Matthew Gray Gubler starred as the fan-favourite character Spencer Reid for the show's 15-season run. However, according to a Deadline report, Gubler, who last appeared in "Dollface," is not inclined to revive his widely-adored character.
Why Isn't Shemar Moore in the "Criminal Minds" Reboot?
Shemar Moore starred as the charming Derek Morgan from season one to season 11, before taking a step back to a reoccurring role from season 12 to 14 to pursue other projects — one of those being CBS's other hit show "S.W.A.T.," which premiered in 2017 and is still going strong. His starring role on the show is probably what's preventing him from signing on for the "Criminal Minds" revival. But considering "S.W.A.T." is under the Paramount umbrella, it doesn't seem totally out of the question that Moore could appear in the reboot as a guest at some point.
Why Isn't Daniel Henney in the "Criminal Minds" Reboot?
Daniel Henney joined "Criminal Minds" as the character Matthew Simmons toward the end of the series' run in season 10, becoming a regular from season 13 until the series finale. Henney's absence from the revival is likely due to scheduling conflicts owing to his role in Amazon Prime's fantasy drama "The Wheel of Time."
Will Any New Cast Members Join the "Criminal Minds" Reboot?
Paramount+ hasn't announced any new cast members that have joined the revival yet. However, the original series' executive producer, writer, and showrunner, Erica Messer, is confirmed to be steering the highly-anticipated reboot. The writers and executive producers Breen Frazier and Chris Barbour have also made up the creative team behind the latest revival.