'Criminal Minds' Season 12 Spoilers, News & Update: Cast Starts Filming In Newhall; Adam Rodriguez Starts Shooting As The New BAU Agent

The ball is rolling for "Criminal Minds" Season 12. According to reports, the "Criminal Minds" cast are spotted filming in Newhall. Learn the details here.

Cast Starts Filming 'Criminal Minds' Season 12

Movie News Guide reported that the "Criminal Minds" cast including Matthew Grey Gubler and Adam Rodriguez were spotted in Newhall, Iowa filming for the series' new season. The cast and crew were reportedly on location and had been shooting in as early as 5 a.m.

Per the report, the filming of "Criminal Minds" Season 12 in the said location caused a bit of traffic. However, at the time, there is little to no detail as to what the episode will be all about.

Adam Rodriguez Starts Filming As The New BAU In 'Criminal Minds' Season 12

Shemar Moore left "Criminal Minds" last season and his departure left a huge hole in the series. Parent Herald previously reported that Erica Messer was planning to add a new cast to replace Moore because she didn't want a shrinking cast.

The new BAU member in "Criminal Minds" Season 12 is Adam Rodriguez and per Cartermatt , he has already started with his new role. Rodriguez is regular in CBS shows and the actor is the ideal man to join the FBI team of criminal profilers. Per the report, the "Runner" star is a versatile actor because he has played a variety of different characters.

Meanwhile, Parent Herald reported that Shemar Moore attended the first table read for "Criminal Minds" Season 12. His attendance at the said event triggered the report that the actor is returning in the series. Furthermore, Messer teased before that Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) can always count on Morgan.

Are you happy that Adam Rodriguez is joining the BAU team in "Criminal Minds" Season 12? What do you expect from him in the new season? Do you want Shemar Moore to return to "Criminal Minds?" Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

"Criminal Minds" Season 12 premieres on Sept. 28, 2016.