Criminal Minds has tapped D.B. Sweeney for a six-episode arc, exec producer Ed Bernero confirms to me exclusively. “He’s playing a U.S. Marshal who’s brought in to help with a big [case] that arcs through the first part of the season,” Bernero reveals. “He’s a contemporary of our team and knows several members of our team really well.”
In other Minds news, Bernero confirms that co-star Shemar Moore broke his leg after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle over the weekend. The injury will have little impact on Moore’s Minds workload, however. “We’re not even going to write it into the show,” says Bernero. “He’s going to be back to work next Monday. It’s right under his knee and he has a walking cast. He’s just really sore right now. “
Moore’s co-star, Matthew Gray Gubler, didn’t fare as well. The actor recently underwent surgery after dislocating his knee cap while out dancing. “Matthew’s injury is a lot worse,” Bernero says. “He has to sit all the time.” As a result, “something happens in the first episode” that will sideline Dr. Reid for several weeks, if not longer. Here’ a clue: He **** ***t!
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He gets shot?
I’m guessing Reid gets shot. D:
So, no awesome Moore running scenes, that is a bummer.
Don’t tell me it’s He Gets Shot!
Yeah, most likely “he gets shot” ..
Reid is the victim of a Morgan-related office prank that goes horribly wrong – leaving both characters laid up.
Nice! I’m a big D.B. Sweeney fan.
it seems pretty obvious that Reid is going to take a bullet. which is fine by me. so long as they don’t write him totally out. well, depending on how they do the scene. if it is horribly cheesy I will hate it. but I will wait to diss until I see it.
How mighty of you to give out Criminal Minds spoilers. It must’ve hurt to do it. You hate the show with passion, I am shocked, you fool.
I like D.B Sweeney. I just really hope that the writers remember that he’s a guest star (6 episodes worth, but still a guest star) and thus is secondary to the main cast. I’d hate him to get a whole storyline and background and episodes focused on him while it’s four years and we still hardly know anything about JJ other than she’s from a small town. I’m not saying don’t use him since they have him. Just hope they’re not too focused on their shiny new (temporary) toy and give him a lot of screen time that could go to the others.
“He’s a contemporary of our team and knows several members of our team really well. ”
hmmm…possible Emily love interest???? (current or ex, girl needs some lovin
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IMHO, it’s very unprofessional to give out blatant spoilers.
Busted leg = shot character. No surprises there. But, uh, Elle…if you don’t want spoilers, point your mouse elsewhere. Problem solved!
I have no problem with spoilers but other people do. I was brought here by a link. If this is what this column is supposed to be about I have been educated. Next time you give advice Ashley, try to avoid the sarcasm and be nice for a change. Thank you. Have a nice day.
So Hotch and Reid BOTH Get shot? Damn Mike…
At last you give us CM news. Since you are feeling so magnanimous, how about giving us a clue as to what happened to Hotch?
All of a sudden, Criminal Minds spoilers!? COLOR ME SHOCKED!
Hey Michael, is Reid getting shot a result of Gubler’s injury or was it planned?
P.S. – How are you supposed to ask a question since EW changed the website? I don’t see a link on how to email a question.
it is due to the injury. at least that is what we are supposed to believe. and it makes sense given that adding a planned Reid boo-boo to his emotional plate of near druggie status and Hotch’s fun in the finale would be a bit much.
Love, love, love D.B. Sweeney and hope they do shine that spotlight on him the whole arc
He gets shot? That’s the best these writers can do? How about he gets kidnapped and THATS the long arc? Or maybe something that hasnt been done by every crime-drama a thousand times. Geez.
He could temporarily forget that he can walk…or couldn’t his character actually just dislocate his knee?
tooooooooooe piiiiiiiiiiiick
Ok….the folks at Criminal Minds might just have found the way to get me to watch more than a single episode of the show once every 6 months strictly because there is NOTHING else to watch or someone is watching it by me. <3 DB Sweeney <3
Oh wow, some Criminal Minds spoiler..How nice of you!
My bet, he gets shot..Kind of obvious.
Shemar … I hope you are feeling better, if you need a nurse I am available.
He eats sh!t ?
Please excuse me while I go watch The Cutting Edge yet again…
I’m hoping you can find out what is happening in regards to USA renewing Criminal Intent, there was supposed to be an announcement but as yet no official word. Can you find out if it is definately returning, and if yes will Vincent still be on the show? I know it’s not a favorite of yours but there are fans out here anxious for some news, please try to find out if you can. Thankyou.
The heck with the spoiler — OWOWOWOW. A dislocated kneecap hurts like a mother, people.
lol everyone gets shot in this series
He buys meat? How the heck is that gonna keep him sitting for half a season?
On a more serious note, I’ll be so bummed if that means we don’t get so much Reid this season. Criminal Minds is the only procedural I watch and I only watch it because Reid and Garcia are such interesting characters (and the actors are so talented). So we better get more Penelope to compensate!
or not cause she’ll be off nursing Reid back to health.
You just want to hurt me, don’t you? Whyyyy???
i agree with u. I have the biggest crush on Reid(Matthew Grey Gubler). He’s so cute.
Well…. they can’t shoot Hotch and Reid in one episode… Again Dr. Reid will be “the victim”. I really hoped the begining of season 5 would be based on Hotch. I guess writers had no chose…damn