#CriminalMinds’ Kirsten Vangsness & A.J. Cook in limbo over parity push as Joe Mantegna & Matthew Gray Gubler re-up https://t.co/c7CMJzHIyk
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EXCLUSIVE: Criminal Minds veterans Joe Mantegna and Matthew Gray Gubler have closed new deals to continue on the long-running CBS drama series, recently renewed for a 13th season. However, I hear Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook are currently at an impasse in their negotiations as the actresses are seeking parity with their male co-stars.
The duo, who are negotiating together, took a similar stand during the 2013 negotiations as the two at the time had consistently been been paid less than half of what their male counterparts, like Gubler and Shemar Moore, were making. Back then, Vangsness and Cook eventually reached new agreements with ABC Studios, CBS TV Studios and CBS, though I hear they are willing to walk this time if they don’t get some parity with their veteran co-stars, putting the return of their fan favorite characters Penelope and J.J. in limbo. I hear the studios behind the series did not begin talks with Vangsness and Cook until after completing deals with Mantegna and Gubler.
In addition to Mantegna and Gubler, set to return next season are recent Criminal Minds cast additions Adam Rodriguez, Damon Gupton, Aisha Tyler as well as Paget Brewster, who rejoined the crime drama this season after a four-year break.
The duo, who are negotiating together, took a similar stand during the 2013 negotiations as the two at the time had consistently been been paid less than half of what their male counterparts, like Gubler and Shemar Moore, were making. Back then, Vangsness and Cook eventually reached new agreements with ABC Studios, CBS TV Studios and CBS, though I hear they are willing to walk this time if they don’t get some parity with their veteran co-stars, putting the return of their fan favorite characters Penelope and J.J. in limbo. I hear the studios behind the series did not begin talks with Vangsness and Cook until after completing deals with Mantegna and Gubler.
In addition to Mantegna and Gubler, set to return next season are recent Criminal Minds cast additions Adam Rodriguez, Damon Gupton, Aisha Tyler as well as Paget Brewster, who rejoined the crime drama this season after a four-year break.
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