Feb 11 2009 08:35 PM ET

Exclusive: 'Moonlight' vamp Alex O'Loughlin returns to CBS

Categories: Criminal Minds

Alexoloughlin_lFinally, I have a bone to throw all you inconsolable Moonlight fans.

The dead drama’s central blood sucker, Alex O’Loughlin, is returning to CBS in an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds, sources confirm to me exclusively.

The change-of-pace hour, which is tentatively scheduled to air in April, will track a case from the POV of a serial killer, played by O’Loughlin.

This is O’Loughlin’s first leap back into TV since Moonlight was laid to rest nine months ago. At press tour last month, CBS president Nina Tassler — who signed the Aussie hunk to a development deal in August — hinted that we may see him back on the network “soon” in a new project.

What say you, Moonlight fans? Happy to see O’Loughlin sinking his teeth into another meaty TV role — even if he’s not literally doing so? Sound off below!

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  • Lindsay

    *yawn*
    Dude needs his OWN show again!

  • wendy

    i am positively ecstatic! while i love moonlight to pieces, i loved alex the actor more. so glad to see him coming back in one of my all-time fave shows! yum, shemar and alex both on one show! cant wait to see what he’s up to next!

  • Laurie

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSAbout time……He is awesome…But I do truly miss all the other..

  • kirads09

    YES! I am for anything with Alex O in it anytime, anyplace.
    You just had to bring up that whole Moonlight travesty again, didn’t you.

  • Rueben

    I’m glad to see that Alex has gotten a new gig – short though it may be. He deserves his own show and I hope that will come to fruition very soon for him.

  • Ayla Rose

    I really don’t trust Nina Tassler I think she is just throwing us a bone by making Alex a heavy. Nina should give Alex a yes or no on his new project or cut him loose so he can get work. It is not nice to keep Alex in limbo he is an ACTOR who needs to ACT.
    Ayla

  • shamon

    I really wanted him to be a character who was going to head line the much hyped Criminal Minds spin -off.

  • Lisa

    This maybe a very unpopular among the masses. I am not actor-centric.
    I Think Alex is great actor, but I think he is wasting his talent with CBS. While I will watch this episode of Criminal Minds with him in it. I still want more Moonlight and I will continue to hope for more in some form.

    • Mandy

      I love Alex O no matter what he is in. As well, I would like to see more Moonlight. Hope that the producers come up with something.

      • Shauna

        I JUST got into Moonlight, via Netflix, and I’m hooked! PLEASE bring it back!

  • Amy V.

    Oh, thank you, God! The drought is over (at least for one night)! Now if only CBS would cast Alex O’Loughlin in a pilot for next season my life would be complete. Thanks for the scoop!

  • Jennifer

    Yes!!! Thanks for letting us know!!

  • Anonymous

    I love Alex, but I still refuse to watch that sad excuse for a channel known as CBS. They have canceled one too many good shows, including Moonlight. I’m over you CBS; You are dead to me.

  • alyssa

    Oh thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing us this wonderful news. I am soooo thrilled for Alex!!! I can’t wait…a serial killer, how cool!! I am sure Alex will be brilliant.

  • Tammy

    Woo Hoo all I can say is it’s about time,But he needs to have his own show,But Alex fans are so in need of a fix this will have to do for now

  • twiztid

    OMG!!!! Yay!! He’s back finally! I love him and I really miss ‘Moonlight’ (sniff)!

  • MariaMoonlight

    Hey ..at least we get to see him.. it’s only the start..big things to come

  • lanouette

    I am so happy to know that Alex will be back on my TV screen. But I think that Alex deserves a lead role in a show made for him
    Sure I will be watching Alex in this CM episode :)
    But I still want my moonlight back …

  • Brandi

    Glad he’s back on the tube, but he needs his own show.

  • Mandy

    How sad is it that this news thrills me? I should imagine Alex will relish playing a serial killer which he has played before. Alhough sadly for us I’m sure he’ll wear more clothes than last time. LOL. This is something to look forward to and a great way for him to dip his toe back in the pool before he gets his new show (which I’m praying will happen). Thanks for the scoop Ausiello!

  • Lapiz

    I loved all of Moonlight. Not just specific people.
    As for Alex, he’s getting himself typecast into his badguy roles all over again.
    Glad he’s getting work. Disappointed at the subject matter.
    Break a leg, Alex.

  • schmeissi

    Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Swims

    Yea, Alex! I’m so happy to be seeing him in something new, even for only one night. But could this be the network’s way of getting him back into public view in order to start promoting him as the lead in his own new series?! Sure wish that “new” series could be Moonlight, a perfect role for Alex and an exceptional show all around. But Alex is brilliant in everything he does, so I will be ecstatic to see him in anything!

  • Chloe

    Well it’s about time. Alex’s talent’s are being wasted…but it’s good to finally see him on screen again. Excuse me now…I’m off to do my happy dance.

  • MoonlightChances

    Congrats to Alex for being cast on an upcoming episode of CM !
    I have never watched this show before, but will check it out to see Alex again.
    I don’t watch this type of procedural at all, but will make an exception because I am such a fan of Alex O’Loughlin.
    He should star as lead in his own series, and I think that will come soon because he is too talented to hold down for long.
    Thanks for the exclusive…very nice news to receive about a favorite actor.

  • LadyHlndr

    How wonderful! We Alex fans have been clammering for at least a guest shot! Glad someone was listening – Although I am waiting (im)patiently for a new lead for him – He’s very talented and rightly deserves a new show to showcase his talents!

  • Dazzle

    Thank you! This is great news! I’m very excited that Alex will be on TV again! Alex will be superb in Criminal Minds! I also hope that Alex will be the leading actor on an upcoming weekly series in the very near future!

  • das

    Thank you for letting the fans know. It will be good to see him back on television. Miss Moonlight and really hope we see him soon in a series of his own again.

  • Rich

    Glad to see him BACK ON TV! What a talent. I will tune in FOR SURE!

  • kirrra

    Too bad Moonlight couldn’t hand on till the Twilight craze hit!!

  • Silvana

    I’m happy for him and I think he deserves his own show.

  • Angélique

    OMG ! Thank you so much for this news :D
    I usually don’t watch Criminal Minds but hell, with Alex, I will watch it !

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