Two weeks ago, Criminal Minds’ Executive Producer Erica Messer spoke to TV Guide about how Dr Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) would continue to deal with the departure of Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) during season 12, especially with the new addition of Adam Rodriguez’s character to the team. Here’s a quote:
We will [touch on it] because again it’s real. You don’t just get over losing your best friend at work. That is something that changes your day. You adapt and you move on, and life goes on. It’s not like he’s lost him from his life forever; he can always call Morgan. I don’t know how much we’ll play it actively, but I think it’s one more layer that all of them can tap into as we move into Season 12.
The Minds writers went back to work last month. The cast and crew had their first table read on Friday, and the season 12 premiere starts filming on Monday. Here’s a collection of tweets and photos from the past four weeks:
CM = Fresh Blood
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 9, 2016
CM needs a higher count of profilers. Many reasons. Don't worry about back stories. There will be plenty of crimes and solutions. 😉
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 9, 2016
I have had so many industry people email me to say that we are very lucky to have Adam Rodriguez join our show. Much praise for Adam.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 11, 2016
@B1tenorBob Bob, the praise was equal for being a nice man as being a good actor. That says a lot.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 11, 2016
@vandejoy CM and CMBB both start shooting our episode #1 on July 11th. We need a month to write and prep as we start things going.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 12, 2016
We're Excited to Welcome Adam! https://t.co/59M7nPcdu4 via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) June 13, 2016
#CriminalMinds homework tonight. Reading @VirgilWilliams outline. U know if it's a VW story, it's gonna be great. pic.twitter.com/IaMZbstGQa
— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) June 15, 2016
Joe is clearly happy about his new chair! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII @TheJoeHill pic.twitter.com/uXaOO4st5J
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) June 15, 2016
Freelance TV directing is like playing the lottery when it comes to writers; Lucky I got @VirgilWilliams for my #CM ep! @CrimMinds_CBS
— Larry Teng (@larryteng) June 16, 2016
Yeah, baby. We're gonna crush it. Again! https://t.co/LkzM4UODEu
— Virgil Williams (@VirgilWilliams) June 16, 2016
First day back to work. Only the writers, me, and the UPM. Very quiet day. ?
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 16, 2016
@R31dfan Unit Production Manager
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 16, 2016
@CMCrazies July 8th
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 16, 2016
With #SeasonXII starting up… Where are we going to fit #CriminalMinds episode archives?! pic.twitter.com/gzKayfwbCD
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) June 17, 2016
2nd day back to work. First outline to read. Feels like we never left for hiatus. ? pic.twitter.com/h0FPfCj31z
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 17, 2016
@abi2112 Yes. Both will direct
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 17, 2016
@abi2112 All three
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 17, 2016
@DebbyBrown17 Virgil Williams and Larry Teng
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 18, 2016
@JaneczkoMark Thanks. Best decade of my life. I hear this next season is going to be the best one yet though so keep watching!
— Rick Dunkle (@RickDunkle) June 22, 2016
Back at work. Official "full crew" prep on 1201 starts next Wednesday 6/29. Time flies.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 23, 2016
@CriMiFeed Costumer @bijerogers & gettin' rdy for S12 #CriminalMinds ??? pic.twitter.com/6TOeWoRCD8
— Joseph Geisinger (@joseph17981) June 24, 2016
CM Today: 50% of crew back and prepping. First day of official prep (1 of 7) is 6/29. I have writer's script draft. No spoilers. Don't ask.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 27, 2016
#CriminalMinds Writers Asst. @lunanoel has a case of #UnSub #Mondays. #SeasonXII pic.twitter.com/mJ7ukl1E8S
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) June 27, 2016
@ecahill5 Just initial story ideas and not fully complete yet.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 28, 2016
3 Episode Outlines for my evening reading pleasure. Here coming the nightmares. pic.twitter.com/e4OnpAk8US
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 29, 2016
@dodoragram Yes. Adam Rodriguez.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 29, 2016
First concept meeting Season 12 pic.twitter.com/k6OMp0U4iK
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 29, 2016
#CriminalMinds Intern @Sweiss32 checking out the stage space, fresh and ready for #SeasonXII! pic.twitter.com/6JZojtg21I
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) June 29, 2016
Scouting desert locations pic.twitter.com/tPDusYZG0o
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 29, 2016
CM1201 desert stuff pic.twitter.com/Aeq73u1sHS
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 29, 2016
It's almost time! https://t.co/sp0JPs9lwl via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) June 30, 2016
@flabornflaraise Location Scouts and surveyors.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) June 30, 2016
WHEELS UP Season XII! pic.twitter.com/cEYQEr7dsg
— Erica Messer (@ecmess) July 1, 2016
#Creepyhallway is open once again for #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII #UnSubHeaven pic.twitter.com/n517hEMAGh
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 1, 2016
@AJismybreath I'm hoping so.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 1, 2016
@R31dfan I think it was talked about in writers room but not sure of results if any
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 2, 2016
Writing partner. Happy 4th. #CriminalMinds @Casamigos pic.twitter.com/ve51dYJykV
— Virgil Williams (@VirgilWilliams) July 3, 2016
@severeCMaddict Ur too kind. So excited for S12. Writing 3rd episode, just like last year. #CriminalMinds #Taboo pic.twitter.com/NIgnp4Oxg2
— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) July 4, 2016
4 Days until first table read of the season. 7 days until first day of filming. 258 days until last day of filming. But, who's counting?
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 5, 2016
We're kicking off our final week before #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII begins #Production #setlife pic.twitter.com/8QsgUtUPwO
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 5, 2016
Technical Scout today on 1201. Surveying locations with all Department Heads. Going to the desert. Only 85 degrees predicted.
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 6, 2016
Tech Scouts for CM and CM:BB pic.twitter.com/twfP89WGg3
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 6, 2016
It's #humpday at #CriminalMinds and @TheJoeHill is cra-a-azy about the upcoming #SeasonXII. #officeyoga pic.twitter.com/IJfDbmpT5J
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 6, 2016
Throw Back Thursday! https://t.co/KcancuZjPH via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) July 7, 2016
Best way to spend last day before starting filming new … https://t.co/xd2SxrafDp via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) July 7, 2016
#Willifer anyone? @J0SHSTEWART @ajcookofficial #CriminalMinds
— Virgil Williams (@VirgilWilliams) July 7, 2016
#willifer @ajcookofficial https://t.co/Fv5TU3EC1l
— Josh Stewart (@J0SHSTEWART) July 7, 2016
First script ready. Table read today. Bring it on! pic.twitter.com/8hgs26cPYX
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 8, 2016
I am back to work today. I love this damn job so much.
— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) July 8, 2016
Conflict in me as CM is a violent tv show, but Kabuki violence (meant in a good way) to entertain, make the mind chew on angles & give jobs
— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) July 8, 2016
Remember that let us balance our Kabuki violence watching with book reading and making out with nature (including people and shrubbery)
— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) July 8, 2016
Our trucks are ready for first location day this Monday. pic.twitter.com/QMNNPVax6Z
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 8, 2016
#Monday kicks of #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII. Here's a picture of the MOST IMPORTANT PLACE on stage. #craftservices pic.twitter.com/E19SLElxxo
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 8, 2016
Birthday cakes pic.twitter.com/LVKDapmK6e
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 8, 2016
First one was fuzzy pic.twitter.com/TPJO2PVsv7
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 8, 2016
1st cast read of the new Season! Welcome, @_Adam_Rodriguez! #CriminalMinds https://t.co/718RmYj0Jx
— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) July 8, 2016
@KarenMaser @LLPOS THANKS HARRY!
— Adam Rodriguez (@_Adam_Rodriguez) July 8, 2016
First Read Though https://t.co/t54Oy9VivW via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) July 8, 2016
First table read of Season 12!!! https://t.co/G8QAcxEX9a
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 8, 2016
Look at the watch that @shemarmoore gave to EVERY member of #CriminalMinds. Very generous. Even has his SFM initials pic.twitter.com/ULU7O0x3Lm
— Karen Maser (@KarenMaser) July 8, 2016
After our table read a VIP Guest stopped by! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXII @GUBLERNATION @JoeMantegna @shemarmoore pic.twitter.com/jnLkeYEtpa
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) July 8, 2016
Old soldiers stay friends. pic.twitter.com/2KUOGAwGka
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) July 8, 2016
@dodoragram 1st day was great! Fantastic group of people and an awesome premiere episode. Couldn't be happier to be joining @CrimMinds_CBS
— Adam Rodriguez (@_Adam_Rodriguez) July 8, 2016
@_alexshar were off to a good start it was a great table read.. Talented actors await you!#CriminalMinds#SEASON12❣
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) July 9, 2016
@flabornflaraise @alexshar@kitten0409@debbybrown17@KR9582@bnbreilly@MeActingOut….going to be a fab season full of intrigue plus!!
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) July 9, 2016
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