CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 - 923. Angels - Press Release

A MURDER INVESTIGATION IN TEXAS WITH RELIGIOUS OVERTONES COULD PUT THE LIVES OF THE BAU IN DANGER, ON PART ONE OF THE TWO-PART NINTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Esai Morales Returns as BAU Section Chief Mateo Cruz

Guest Stars Include Michael Trucco as Owen McGregor and Brett Cullen as Preacher Mills

“Angels” – When the BAU is called to Texas to consult on the murders of prostitutes, evidence points to killings with religious overtones. But as they delve further into the investigation, the team could put their lives at risk, on part one of the two-part ninth season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Esai Morales returns as BAU Section Chief Mateo Cruz. Guest stars include Michael Trucco as Owen McGregor and Brett Cullen as Preacher Mills.

CHEAT TWEET: A murder case in Texas puts the BAU in danger on pt. 1 of 2-pt. 9th season finale of #CriminalMinds, 5/7, 9pm http://bit.ly/1pe0G3O

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Esai Morales (Section Chief Mateo Cruz)
Michael Trucco (Owen McGregor)
Brett Cullen (Preacher Mills)
Kevin E. West (Sheriff Coleman)
Brady Smith (Deputy Marty Bennett)
Romi Dias (Deputy Vicky Lorenzana)
Tamara Clatterbuck (Dinah Stidham)
Veronica Roy (Belinda Clark)
Sarah Stouffer (Tabitha Ryan)
Cyrina Fiallo (Jesse Moore)
Ashley Dulaney (Abigail Jones)
Tom Proctor (Dusty)
Amy Schloerb (Carrie Lawson)
Dougald Park (Principal McIntyre)
Shawn Law (Albert Franklin)
Roberta E. Bassin (Linda)
Brice Fisher (Bobby)
Gary Cairns (Travis)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle, Breen Frazier and Janine Sherman Barrois, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Rob Bailey

CRIMINAL MINDS Season 9 - BTS: 924. Demons

This post may contain spoilers, probably small, but they may be big too; proceed with caution!
This post will be updated when more images of our dear gang are shared from the set.

When we are scouting we find jewels. Check out this back yard. - Photo by Harry Bring

Scouting 924. Amazing house with cacti garden and welded art totally of horseshoes - Photo by Harry Bring

Photo by Harry Bring

Last tech scout lunch for this season (924). The Odyssey. Picture post card day in LA. - Photo by Harry Bring

Final read through for season 9! #criminalminds #areyouready. - Photo by CM_SetReport

2nd Unit CM 924 - Photo by Harry Bring

Getting ready for night work. Driving shots - Photo by Dayne Johnson

Hints for the finale! Season 9! - Photo by Janine Sherman Barrois

So close to being time to start today's work.#letsgetthissitdoneandintobed  - Photo by John Hatchitt

AJ back in the saddle. - Photo by Harry Bring

Mount up! - Photo by Harry Bring

One last pic before they move out and I move home. Night night - Photo by Harry Bring

OK. One last one. - Photo by Harry Bring

The fun of having cameras on set tonight. - Photo by John Hatchitt

Photo by Harry Bring

First of many night scenes tonight. - Photo by Harry Bring

Look who's come back! - Photo by Harry Bring

One more before I leave set. - Photo by Harry Bring

Ok, one more. - Photo by Harry Bring

Ok. Gotta go. Just one more. - Photo by Harry Bring

Moonrise over the Cacti, as I exit. - Photo by Harry Bring

Caught these three enjoying the Full Moon as well as the crew. - Photo by John Hatchitt

Tonight's office. - Photo by Harry Bring

Some background music while we work. - Photo by Harry Bring

And so the night begins. - Photo by John Hatchitt

5:07... still shooting - Photo by Mustafa Harris

Last shot tonight. TG & Erica Messer. I've put in my 14 hour day. Hasta Mañana. - Photo by Harry Bring

The moon coming up over the junkyard - Photo by Linda De Andrea

Not only 2 days you get a whole week @johnhatchitt "Happy Birthday Week" - Photo by Liz Graham

BTS "bubba teeth" selfie with Joe and Esai. - Photo by Harry Bring

Someone had a special day on set today. Happy Birthday buddy. - Photo by John Hatchitt

Another angle of my bubba tooth selfie. Looks like I was choking on them. - Photo by Harry Bring

Celebrating Shemar's birthday on set. BDay was Sunday so we did his cake today. HBD SFM! - Photo by Harry Bring

We celebrated the homie @shemarfmoore birthday today at work... Then my phone died. #goodtimes
- Video by Mustafa Harris

Breakfast on a Nice-Quiet Sound Stage before the 2nd to last day of Season 9 gets
started. #countingthehours - Photo by John Hatchitt

We're doing a set safety PSA for Sarah Jones today on set. "Never Again". All Cast signs this when they're done.
- Photo by Harry Bring 

So weird whenever his wardrobe malfunction's he always calls me.
Not sure what to make of it ?? - Photo by John Hatchitt

Today I said goodbye to the boss, @JoeMantegna. He's done with #season9 on #CriminalMinds #coolestcatever
- Photo by Mustafa Harris 

Thats a wrap on #Hotch himself, #ThomasGibson. Had a great time working with this man. #criminalminds #season9
- Photo by Mustafa Harris 

Here we are filming #criminalminds EP9x24 Day 7 of 8 ... One more day and we're done for the season! #summervacay
- Photo by CM_SetReport 

Time to wrap up season 9 of Criminal Minds - Photo by Dayne Johnson

One more day of filming season 9 Criminal Minds ☻ Get ready for season 10, it's going to be great
- Photo by Joseph Geisinger

Our cast and Showrunner (Erica Messer) showing support for Sarah Jones and safety on our sets.
- Photo by Harry Bring

Hope I took enough notes to make my own breakfast for the next 6-weeks.
#gonnamisstheseguysalot - Photo by John Hatchitt

Last day on season 9. What a year! Thank you for watching and for all of your passion. To season 10. @Vangsness
- Photo by AJ Cook 

I am never getting this growth removed. To season 10! @ajcookofficial
- Photo by Kirsten Vangsness

Who's your Daddy? - Photo by Harry Bring

I really enjoyed working with @ajcookofficial. She was always sweet to me. #CriminalMinds #season9
- Photo by Mustafa Harris 

I. Love. This. Lady. You're one of a kind @Vangsness! Thanks for all the advice, good energy and love!
- Photo by Mustafa Harris

- Photo by Mustafa Harris

It was great working with you #jeannetripplehorn! You're awesome! Til our paths cross again!
- Photo by Mustafa Harris

How does everyone feel about the last day of season 9?!? #CriminalMinds - Video by CM_SetReport

The party has started! #criminalminds #thatsawrap - Vine by CM_SetReport

So close to being the last shot of Season 9 on Criminal Minds - Photo by John Hatchitt

It's been a pleasure @GUBLERNATION! Thanks for being the cool guy that you are! - Photo by Mustafa Harris

My last day working with @shemarmoore It's been a pleasure! Thanks for the wisdom brother!
- Photo by Mustafa Harris

Between her crazy schedule @Lily_Kershaw stopped by to see her Pops on the last day of shooting.#suchapleasure
- Photo by John Hatchitt 

Can't believe this guy ate so much of his Birthday Cake he passed out.
So much for being in shape for the movie. - Photo by John Hatchitt