TL;DR
- Connor Storrie lands a major role in Criminal Minds: Evolution.
- His character, a charming narcissist, is accused of stalking.
- Storrie’s popularity skyrocketed after Heated Rivalry.
- Expect intense drama and character depth in his four-episode arc.
- The first episode premieres on June 11.
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Connor Storrie is about to turn the tables on our expectations! The star of the hit series Heated Rivalry is trading in his hockey gear for a darker role in the latest season of Criminal Minds: Evolution. Gone is the charming bisexual bad boy; enter Lance Kingston, a “charming narcissist with a deep sense of entitlement” who finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Talk about a glow-up!
In a twist that has fans buzzing, Storrie’s character is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend, landing him right on the Behavioral Analysis Unit’s radar. Erica Messer, the series creator, revealed in a recent interview that Storrie was initially an unknown quantity when he auditioned. “We were very much interested in finding somebody that would stand out a bit. Connor won that, hands down,” she said. And boy, did he deliver! After impressing the writers with his audition, they quickly expanded his role from a single episode to a four-episode arc. Talk about a promotion!
While Storrie may have been a fresh face to the Criminal Minds team, his star power has since skyrocketed. From guest hosting on Saturday Night Live to rubbing elbows at the Met Gala, this rising star is making waves. “Okay, I know he was important for episode four, but we’ve got to make him more integral to the rest of the season,” Messer added, emphasizing just how compelling Storrie was during filming.
Fans of Storrie will be eager to see how he navigates this new role, especially since he’s known for being the alpha in his previous love story on Heated Rivalry. Now, he’ll be going toe-to-toe with the BAU, and there’s a juicy scene where he gets put in his place. “Adam’s character kind of alphas him, in a way,” Messer teased. We can already hear the gasps from the audience!
As the anticipation builds, the plot details remain under wraps, but one thing is for sure: Storrie is ready to bring the drama. “You never say never” when it comes to guest appearances on this show, Messer hinted, leaving the door open for more of Storrie in the future. So, mark your calendars! The first episode, titled “The Witching Hour,” premieres on Paramount+ on June 11. Will you be tuning in to see this charming narcissist in action? We know we will!