Actor Matthew Gray Gubler reunites with his co-star after his absence in season 1. The original cast member played Dr. Spencer Reid for 15 seasons, but unlike the majority of his co-stars, he didn't return for the Paramount+ revival. A new image, however, sparks hopes that Gubler may be back as Reid when .
In a new image shared by Dave Rossi actor, , he recently reunited with Gubler for a great
Mantegna doesn't say anything about Gubler reprising Reid in season 2, but the image suggests optimism that the BAU's golden boy will finally make an appearance in the next iteration of the Paramount+ project.
At this point, there is still confusion as to why season 1. There were initial reports that he didn't want to be in it but would later on. Having devoted a decade and a half of his career to the original CBS series, the actor supposedly wanted to venture out and try other things. Subsequently, however, it was revealed that Reid's absence also had to do with scheduling conflicts. Regardless of the true reason, there's no denying that the BAU's resident genius was sorely missed during the team's hunt for Sicarius.
Mantegna and Gubler's dinner is perhaps nothing more than two former co-stars catching up. However, it's difficult to imagine that the subject of wasn't at least brought up. It's uncertain if this is the first time that the pair has seen each other since the original CBS show ended, but this would have been the perfect opportunity for Mantegna to personally pitch a role for Reid in season 2. The veteran actor himself said that he has a father-and-son dynamic with Gubler, which could be integral in convincing him to return.
Gubler's happy demeanor in the image is great for the chances of him returning to the universe. Even if he doesn't join the Paramount+ revival as a series regular, it's difficult to imagine that he doesn't at least consider making a brief cameo. In any case, season 1 has established that Reid is still part of the BAU and is only assigned elsewhere, so it won't be difficult to reincorporate him in season 2.
