The revival of Criminal Minds, titled Criminal Minds: Evolution, brought back the BAU team for Paramount Plus viewers in June 2024. A major question on many fans’ minds is whether Matthew Gray Gubler will return as the brilliant Spencer Reid. While Gubler hasn’t appeared in Seasons 1 or 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, speculation continues about a potential return.
Here’s everything you need to know if Matthew Gray Gubler is returning to the series or not.
Is Matthew Gray Gubler’s Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2?
No, Matthew Gray Gubler will not return as Spencer Reid in Season 2.
In a recent interview with TV Insider, showrunner Erica Messer addressed speculation surrounding Matthew Gray Gubler’s potential return to Evolution, sparked by Joe Mantegna’s cryptic Instagram story. Unfortunately, Messer confirmed that scheduling conflicts prevented Gubler’s participation in Season 2.
Messer said, “It never worked out for Season 16 and then Season 17.” She further stated, “Maybe it could have worked out, and then the strikes happened and then it hasn’t worked out for Season 17. But we love him. He loves us. It’s not any of that. It’s just we’ve got to find a time to make it work.”
Will Matthew Gray Gubler return as Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3?
There is no official confirmation that states Matthew Grey Gubler will star as Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3.
In a recent interview with Good Housekeeping, Matthew Gray Gubler hinted at a potential return to the series, though with an uncertain timeframe. Gubler stated, “I am sure I’ll go back to comedy and to acting and all of that. I’m just not sure when, but I know I look forward to it.”
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2, also known as Criminal Minds Season 17, is back on Paramount+ with a new case and some lingering shadows from Season 1. Expect a darker and more intense experience thanks to the show’s move to Paramount+, with the team facing their biggest challenge yet.
