Criminal Minds: Evolutionstar Aisha Tyler has opened up on Matthew Gray Gubler’s chances of returning again as Doctor Spencer Reid. Gubler played the fan-favorite role forall 15 seasons ofCriminal Minds' initial run, which concluded in 2020, but was not part of the core cast of theCriminal Minds: Evolutionrevival, which began in 2022. A brief cameo appearance inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3 led to speculation that Gubler’s Spencer could return again in the future, but in a more prominent role.
In an interview inPeople,Tyler discussed the return of Gubler to the show, after a prolonged absence, when he made a cameo inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, episode 3, and talked about his future return. She reveals she is sworn to secrecy, before praising Gubler and revealing that the show was delighted to have him back. Check out her comments below:
“I can’t tell you that! You tried it! I can’t even talk to my family about what’s going on with him. I’m sworn to secrecy. I love Matthew so much… We also are always texting with him and, of course, we’re excited to have him back. He’s obviously somebody that the fans love very much, that we love very much, and so I think what people will feel is just all of that affection and that history. He’s family, do you know what I mean?”
What This Means For Gubler’s Potential Criminal Minds Evolution Return
Tyler’s Comments Suggest She Might Have Knowledge Of Another Spencer Appearance
Tyler remains predictably noncommittal with her comments, but she does hint that she knows something she can’t really elaborate on. While this could serve as misdirection to keep fans debating, it could also suggest thatGubler might be set for another comeback as Spencer inCriminal Minds: Evolutionat some point in the future. The advantage is that the show has, sensibly, chosen to keep the character in the mix, despite not returning in the revival. The official line is that Spencer is away on assignment, which opens the door for the show to bring him back sporadically, if required.
Gubler remains one of the most popularCriminal Mindscast members, and it feels likely that, if the show can find a way to bring Spencer back again, that is what will happen.
His return inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, episode 3, “Time To Say Goodbye"in order toconsole JJ at her husband’s funeralwas a sweet and poignant moment. It reunited him with the rest of the cast, and gave fans what they had longed for since the show was revived. His cameo appearance showed that Spencer is still active within the world of the show, and gave the opportunity for Gubler to return in the future in a more prominent role, and this is something Tyler hints at being a possibility.
Our Take On Gubler’s Criminal Minds: Evolution Future Return
Scheduling Makes Anything More Than Another Cameo In The Near Future Unlikely
Gubler remains one of the most popularCriminal Mindscast members, and it feels likely that, if the show can find a way to bring Spencer back again, that is what will happen. However, scheduling conflicts make this unlikely any time soon, given that Gubler is currently filming his upcoming crime comedy-dramaEinstein, and this will limit his availability. However, once filming is concluded, he might have time for other projects, so another return inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4should not be ruled out.
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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.
