Criminal Minds: Evolutionnewcomer Aimee Garcia has opened up on the possibility of reuniting with formerLucifer co-star Tom Ellis in the upcomingFBIspinoff showCIA. Garcia, who joinedCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, where she is currently playing the recurring role of Dr. Julia Ochoa, has previously had acting arcs on shows likeDexterandLuciferbefore joining theCriminal Mindsrevival show in 2025.
In an interview withScreenRant, Garcia discussed her time onCriminal Minds: Evolution, and alsotalked about a potential reunion with Ellis, who will head upCIA, which is set to air in fall 2025. Garcia was asked about the chances of appearing on the show, and responded in a positive, yet noncommittal, way. She revealed she is in semi-regular contact with Ellis, but that they spend more time golfing than anything else. However, she seems amenable to the idea of a reunion. Check out Garcia’s comments below:
ScreenRant: Your old Lucifer buddy Tom Ellis has another show now with CIA. Have you hit him up yet, like, ‘Hey, there could be a role for me on your show’?
Aimee Garcia: “I have not yet. I’ve more hit him up to golf because he’s the best golfer I know. And I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m going to a charity golf tournament in Chicago. Can we practice?’ And he’s like, ‘Oh, I’m out of town.’ So I do check in with him every three months to see how the family’s doing and whatnot. But you know what? You’ve given me a good idea. [laughing] Sometimes great ideas start on Zooms.
What This Means For The Possibility Of A CIA Appearance For Garcia
Nothing Is Confirmed But Garcia Refuses To Rule Out The Possibility
Garcia’s comments show that this is not something she’s been thinking about, but they do suggest this is an idea she is not averse to. The fact she and Ellis are still in contact with one another four years afterLucifer’s final seasonaired suggests that they have a strong professional and personal bond. There is agood chance that Garcia could have a stint onCIAin the future, especially if Ellis has influence over casting and character arcs.
Garcia certainly responded positively to the idea of a role inCIA, and, given her on-screen chemistry with Ellis inLucifer, it’s likely he would be happy with her joining his new show.
However, for now, it is likely thatGarcia is focused on her role onCriminal Minds: Evolution, and is not looking beyond that project right now. Joining a long-running and well-established show likeCriminal Mindscan be daunting, and focusing on giving her best for the character could well ensure a long-term position on the show. But, ifCIAbecomes a hit, there is a chance of aLuciferreunion, and Garcia has refused to rule anything out at this stage.
Our Take On The Chances Of A Lucifer Reunion
It Will Depend On Scheduling & If There Is Room In The Plot
Garcia certainly responded positively to the idea of a role inCIA, and, given her on-screen chemistry with Ellis inLucifer, it’s likely he would be happy with her joining his new show. But, with Garcia currently filmingCriminal Minds: Evolution, it would be difficult to find room in her schedule to make this happen right now, especially if her arc continues intoCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4. However, given thatCIAis only set to debut in the fall, there should be future scope for Garcia to appear and reunite with Ellis.
Criminal Minds
Cast
Criminal Minds follows an elite team of FBI profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they analyze the nation’s most complex criminal minds, led by experienced agent David Rossi. The team works to anticipate and prevent crimes by understanding the behavior of these dangerous individuals.
Lucifer
Lucifer, released in 2016, follows Lucifer Morningstar, the former Lord of Hell, who retires to Los Angeles. There, he partners with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to solve crimes. As he distances himself from the underworld, a potential threat looms, risking the unleashing of humanity’s darkest forces.
