A.J. Cook Reveals the Deeper Story Behind Why J.J. Changed In 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'!

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A.J. Cook Reveals the Deeper Story Behind Why J.J. Changed In 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'!

2023/03/05 Report

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Criminal Minds: Evolution.

When debuted on Paramount+ in November 2022, fans and cast members alike welcomed back the BAU. After close to three years since the original CBS drama went off the air, there was room left for growth and change for everyone involved.

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Such was the case for actress A.J. Cook, who viewed her return as J.J. Jareau as an opportunity to navigate a new, yet familiar direction on TV.

When fans reunited with J.J. in the new reboot, she was a different woman.

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