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Casting News: Damon Gupton Joins the Cast of <i>Criminal Minds</i>

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  • September 30, 2016

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With the loss of Shemar Moore as a regular cast member and the firing of Thomas Gibson, Criminal Minds has been working overtime to beef up the cast for season 12 of its highly popular series. We already know longtime favorite Paget Brewster is returning as a series regular and Adam Rodriguez was introduced in the season 12 premiere as BAU member Luke Alvez. Now, Damon Gupton is on board as Special Agent Stephen Walker.

Read the press release below for all the details

 

…From the CBS Television Network

 

DAMON GUPTON JOINS THE CAST OF “CRIMINAL MINDS”

 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. –  Damon Gupton has joined the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS as a series regular. His character will be introduced in this season’s eighth episode, on the CBS Television Network.

Gupton will play Special Agent Stephen Walker from the Behavioral Analysis Program which is the counterintelligence division of the FBI. He’s a seasoned profiler who will bring his spy-hunting skill set to the BAU.

Damon Gupton as Special Agent Stephen Walker in Season 12 of Criminal Minds. Photo Credit: Damu Malik

“Our BAU family is growing,” said Erica Messer, Executive Producer/Showrunner.  “We’re excited to have Damon join the show and work alongside our amazing cast and crew.”

Gupton is a graduate of the drama division of The Julliard School, and has a Bachelor’s in music education from the University of Michigan. After winning numerous awards and successfully touring the country as a symphony conductor, Gupton turned his attention to acting.

His television credits include starring roles in “The Player,” “The Divide,” “Prime Suspect” and “Deadline.” His recurring roles include “Bates Motel,” “Empire,” “Rake” and the upcoming series “Goliath.”

Gupton’s feature film credits include “Whiplash,” “La La Land,” “This is Forty,” “The Last Airbender,” “Helen at Rish,” “Before the Devil Knows,” “You’re Dead,” “Unfaithful” and “The Loretta Claiborne Story.”

CRIMINAL MINDS stars Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Kirsten Vangsness and Adam Rodriguez. It is produced by ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.

 

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Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!