Members Rhiannon Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 Criminal Minds, Mandy Patinkin Confirm Parting of Ways As first teased in Michael Ausiello's TCA press tour diary, CBS and Criminal Minds lead Mandy Patinkin have agreed to disagree and thus part ways effective immediately, meaning that fans of the hit crime drama have seen the last of Jason Gideon. "Mandy Patinkin asked to be released from his role on Criminal Minds. We have honored this request, which was not in any way connected to contract renegotiations or salary issues," says a statement from CBS Paramount Network Television and ABC Studios (which produces Minds). "His departure... will be explained to audiences in an episode to be filmed in the near future and broadcast early next season. We thank Mandy for helping to make Criminal Minds a strong and successful series, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. A new character will be added to the series for next season." A statement issued on behalf of Patinkin, in turn, reads: "Due to creative differences, Mandy has asked not to return to Criminal Minds this season. Mandy would like to thank the studios and network for releasing him from the series and he wishes the cast and crew continued success in all of their endeavors and looks forward to continuing to work with the Disney and CBS companies in other capacities in the future." Not nearly as juicy as the blog from exec producer Ed Bernero posted over the weekend, but few things are. Linked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cheyenne Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 Wow, that sucks! He was the main reason I watch CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adam Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 I have never watched the show but I would assume he is a major reason as to why it has been so successful. He was great on Chicago Hope in the 90's/ I wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Toups Posted August 1, 2007 Administrator Share Posted August 1, 2007 This is the second time he left a show high and dry. If you want to leave, at least have the courtesy to tell the producers and cast! Mandy is so selfish. I'm sure CI will survive without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sweet_VeeVee24 Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 It was always my understanding based on information when they were announcing the new fall line up shows that Criminal Minds was more geared for Thomas Gibson, who plays Hotchner. and that Mandy was solely to be just as a 'guardian' so to speak when piecing the crimes together.... I loved Mandy Patinkin in the show...I don't know what went down on any of his other shows, but he was a favorite of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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