Emmy-winning actress Felicity Huffman, known for her role in the series “Desperate Housewives”, is staging her return to television. Huffman is set to take up a guest role in the upcoming season of Paramount+’s “Criminal Minds” spinoff “Evolution”. In her first significant role since 2019, she will portray a doctor with intense ties to other primary characters in the franchise.
A Promising Role in Criminal Minds: Evolution
In the new series, Huffman will portray a character named Dr. Jill Gideon. The character is described as an outstanding biological psychiatrist collaborating with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit on a murder conspiracy probe. Despite her hesitant attitude about being part of the elite squad due to her troubled past with David Rossi (played by Joe Mantegna) and dead ex-husband Jason Gideon (formerly portrayed by series original Mandy Patinkin), Jill quickly realizes that her particular abilities could be vital in solving the “Gold Star mystery.”
The role is announced as a guest star, but the character description suggests that Huffman maybe asked to reappear in the series in the future.
Huffman’s Comeback after College Admissions Scandal
This new acting opportunity is a turning point for Huffman, who’s been away from mainstream acting roles since the college admissions scandal in 2019. Huffman was caught paying $15,000 to inflate her daughter’s SAT scores. Following her conviction, she was sentenced to 14 days in prison, fined $30,000, and required to complete 250 hours of community service.
During an interview, Huffman admitted feeling “undying shame” about the scandal, stating that at the time, it seemed like her only option to secure a future for her daughter. In spite of this “hiccup,” as her community service organizer puts it, Huffman is ready to “do the hard work” necessary for moving forward.
About Criminal Minds: Evolution
“Criminal Minds: Evolution” is a spinoff of “Criminal Minds,” which aired from 2005 to 2020 on CBS. Launched in 2022 on Paramount+, the show features Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Zach Gilford, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster in its cast.
There is a lot of anticipation around Huffman’s return to television, and time will reveal how audiences respond to her new character in “Criminal Minds: Evolution”.
Wrapping Up
Huffman’s return presents an intriguing twist to “Criminal Minds: Evolution”. Her portrayal of Dr. Jill Gideon promises to bring an added layer of complexity to the series. It also marks an important chapter in Huffman’s personal and professional journey as she seeks to bounce back from past shortcomings. For a chance to catch Felicity Huffman’s return to the small screen, head over to HitPlay to stay updated on “Criminal Minds: Evolution” and other trending shows.
