Criminal Minds: Evolutionshowrunner and executive producer Erica Messer confirms that a TV legend has joined season 4. Inthe finale ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, the BAU seemingly bids farewell to Zach Gilford’s Elias Voit and looks ahead to what’s next. For arguably the first time in the Paramount+ revival’s history, there isn’t a massive cliffhanger to address.
The path forCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4 may be a little clearer now, as Messer confirms toTVLinethatveteran actress Jeri Ryan has joined the show. Although exact details about who Ryan will be playing are not known, Messer talks in the quote below about how Ryan’s iconicStar Trekconnects her to the Paramount+ crime drama:
“Jeri had worked with the director of the premiere, Doug Aarniokoski, for years onStar Trek, so they’ve known one another. … But yeah, Jeri isamazing.”
What This Means For Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4
Is Ryan A Friend Or Foe?
Ryan is best known for her role as Seven of Nine in theStar Trekfranchise, playing the character most prominently inStar Trek: Voyagerfrom 1997 to 2001. She would also reprise the role inStar Trek: Picard, winning two Saturn Awards for her performance. However, the actress has appeared across genres and popped up in different series throughout her three-decade career.
With television credits that include memorable stints onBoston Public,Leverage,The OC,Bosch, and a recent run on the moody dramaDark Winds, Ryan is a formidable addition to the returning BAU. Joe Mantegna, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster are all expected to reprise their roles in the upcoming season.
Star Trek: Voyager(1997-2004)
Seven of Nine
They could have a formidable foe waiting for them.Criminal Minds: Evolution’s casthas so far done a great job of welcoming new faces to the fold and making them feel like part of the group from the start. This was the case withLucifer’s Aimee Garcia, as the doctor treating Voit, who quickly fell into a rhythm of teasing the BAU and calling out their flaws.
Let’s Hope Some Favorites Return
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The addition of Ryan is an immediate level up toCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 4, which is expected to debut sometime next year. But hopefully, there will be some room to bring back someone like Aimee Garcia’s Dr. Julia Ochoa for another tense round.
