Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Filming Update: The BAU Returns to Quantico with Exciting New Episodes and a Directorial Debut!
The popular crime drama "Criminal Minds: Evolution" has been renewed for a fourth season by Paramount+, and fans couldn't be more excited. The show recently revealed on Instagram that filming for season 4 has officially commenced, and the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) is back in their fictional office in Quantico.
The announcement was accompanied by a photo of the cast gathered in their office, with the caption "The BAU is back on the case! A new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution has officially started filming." The news has already sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the next installment of the show.
While season 3 (or season 18 overall) of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" is still airing new episodes, the news of a fourth season was a pleasant surprise for fans of the franchise. The show's cast members, including Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness, Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Ryan-James Hanataka, are all returning for the new season. Additionally, Zach Gilford is also coming back as Elias Voit, and he has an exciting announcement about his role on the series.
In an exclusive interview with Good Housekeeping in June 2025, Zach revealed that he will be directing episode 7 of season 4. "I'm also going to be directing episode 7 of season 4, and I'm hoping it wasn't like beginner's luck the first time," he said. "But Joe said I could do it – I gotta get a hat made with that!"
The news of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" season 4 is definitely a thrilling update for fans of the show. With an all-star cast and a promising new episode to look forward to, it's clear that this season will be just as thrilling as the previous ones. We can't wait to see what's next for the BAU and their cases!