is bidding farewell to another cast member. Josh Stewart, a long recurring star throughout the tenure, will not return for the next season of . (formerly Twitter) responding to a fan, Stewart confirmed that he is exiting the series, saying, “[S]adly my days of playing Will LaMontagne Jr. are over. You guys have been the absolute best.” At this time of this writing, there are no further details nor additional remarks from Paramount+.
Stewart initially boarded the , as a detective for the New Orleans police department. Though Will wasn’t around too frequently from the jump, he quickly became a significant part of the series, primarily through
. While JJ worked a case with the BAU, she and Will made a fast connection, later sparking a secret (but not really) relationship. The pair eventually married and had children, with Will becoming a more present character as the seasons went on. Stewart gained series regular status with . Viewers gained a deeper look at JJ and Will’s personal life, learning that Will . However, that Will isn’t “necessarily out of the woods forever.”
Heading into Season 2, it’s unclear where the series will find JJ and Will. Previously, the series has found ways to write out characters, from Thomas Gibson’s Aaron Hotchner in the original run of
to and Matt Simmons () in ’s first season. While more specific details regarding Season 2 are being kept under wraps for now, viewers may likely stay updated on Will through JJ.
As mentioned, there are few details about Season 2. We do know that it will pick up following capture and interrogation at . The BAU will continue its overarching goal from last season, working to end a worldwide network of serial killers created during the pandemic. Additionally, . Nothing has been officially confirmed, but given the mysterious figure in the final moments of Season 1, the series could create the perfect avenue for Spencer’s return and bring a welcome surprise to the new season.
Along with Cook and Gilford, stars original cast members , Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, , Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss. Additional cast includes Nicholas D’Agosto and Ryan-James Hatanaka. , with a hopeful 2024 premiere date.
and the original run of the series are streaming now on Paramount+.
