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Q: I finally subscribed to Paramount+ and started watching the newer episodes of “Criminal Minds.” I’m happy that most of the cast is back, but what about Matthew Gray Gubler? – D.E.
A: “Criminal Minds” ran on CBS for 15 seasons and ended in 2020, before it was rebooted as “Criminal Minds: Evolution” two years later on Paramount+. Much of the original cast returned, including Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, and Kirsten Vangsness. However, one person who was noticeably absent was Matthew Gray Gubler, a fan favorite as super-intellectual agent Spencer Reid.
Matthew Gray Gubler as Wes in “Dollface” (Hulu photo)
Showrunner Erica Messer explained to Parade magazine that there’s always room for Gubler. Since the seasons are shorter with fewer episodes, the window of opportunity to land another busy actor is much smaller with streaming than with network television. Gubler was busy for a few years filming the show “Dollface” as well as writing children’s books. (He’s authored two New York Times bestsellers: “Rumple Buttercup” and “The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand.”)
Fortunately, since the interview with Messer, the show has been able to secure Gubler for one upcoming episode of “Evolution.” Season three of the series recently wrapped filming, but it won’t premiere on Paramount+ until sometime in 2025. It appears the only thing standing in the way of Gubler joining the cast full-time is his starring role in a series that is currently being developed at CBS called “Einstein.” If it gets picked up, this will certainly limit his availability once again for “Evolution.”
Q: Is it true that there will be a “Yellowstone” spin-off with Rip and Beth continuing their story? I hope so. – M.E.
A: Without spoiling the ending of the series finale of “Yellowstone,” I can say there’s a strong indication that the show will continue, likely in the form of a spin-off, with the love story of Rip and Beth. According to Deadline.com, both Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, who portray the respective characters, have reportedly signed deals to reprise their roles in a new spin-off that will contain the name “Yellowstone” in some capacity in the title.
Rebranding the show with a spin-off instead of just continuing season six allows Paramount to air episodes on its own streaming service, Paramount+. The current “Yellowstone” series has an exclusive deal with NBCUniversal and can only stream on the competing streamer Peacock. The spin-off will likely be a huge hit and moneymaker for Paramount.
Q: Is it true that Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle have called off their engagement? Will she return to Fox News? – F.T.
A: Yes, the couple have split after Trump Jr. was spotted with another flame, a socialite from Florida named Bettina Anderson. Prior to their relationship, Gilfoyle was a host on the afternoon Fox News talk show “The Five” but left after she was accused of sexual harassment by an assistant.
It’s doubtful that she would be able to return to Fox. In fact, she’s recently been nominated to serve as a United States Ambassador to Greece by incoming president Donald Trump.
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