Season 11 of Criminal Minds is set to premiere on Sept. 30 at 9 p.m.

The writing for season 11 of Criminal Minds< has begun and showrunner Erica Messer and some cast members have also been talking in various interviews about what fans can expect from the next chapter.

Most recently, Joe Mantegna, who plays David Rossi in the CBS procedural answered some fan queries in a AMA Reddit Q&A. The actor revealed a few exciting things about season 11. Mantegna strongly hinted at Paget Brewster's (Emily Prentiss) return.

"Well, there's been talk of - there's a chance Paget may make an appearance now and again," he said. "Eric our producer mentioned it in an interview that there's a possibility that Paget may return from time to time."

The actor also dished about his character arc going forward. Mantegna will be directing two episodes in the next chapter and will be hoping to focus on the personal stories of characters when he does.

"I think that when a show's been on so long - I'm directing 2 episodes this season, I've directed one in the last few seasons, and I purposefully try to bring in more personal stories in the scripts I direct. There's always going to be a crime - that's the name of the show, I get it - but there's going to be more character development. As to what that is, you'll have to see. I've been married 3 times, we've dealt with two of my wives so far, so there's a possibility you might find out more about wife number 3."

Jennifer Love Hewitt, who played Kate Callahan in season 10 won't be coming back. Hewitt wanted to take time off to be a full-time mom and was expecting while filming for the season. Messer has dished that this does not necessarily mean that Hewitt could not return to the show, and that the doors were always open for her, but we will definitely not be seeing her play a key role in season 11.

AJ Cook, who plays mainstay JJ, is also pregnant, but the actress will be returning for season 11. Though Messer did reveal that fans will not get to see her in the first few episodes as she will be taking a small break.

The finale of Criminal Minds aired on May 6.

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