Thomas Gibson interview
Since there are no new episodes for the entire (long) summer, I like to go around the internet looking for interviews to read. This interview with Thomas Gibson about his role on Criminal Minds dates back to April, but it’s definitely a good read if you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet.
At one point he describes Hotchner’s straight-laced demeanor:
It’s partly Hotch’s mentor status that influences his austere demeanor. “We do have our moments of levity. Unfortunately, he has a very, very, probably-dusty-it’s-so-dry sense of humor. It’s pretty dark. It’s pretty bone dry. We all need a little levity, but I wouldn’t necessarily look for him to break into song and dance,” Gibson explained.
True, but wouldn’t it be great to actually see him do a song and dance number for just a second?
Although we don’t have much back story to his character beyond the very basics, the article quotes one episode that sums up the constant stress that Hotch feels in the pull between his work and his family.
Hotchner: I catch killers, I save lives, I’m a hero until my key hits my front door, and then I’m just the father and the husband who is never there.
Gideon: Yeah, I got that one.
Hotchner: Here’s the thing: when I’m home, I’m in this silent panic because I know that I have to be as good as I can, as fast as I can. Because any minute the phone is going to ring and my time is up.
It’s a great article about a great character (and equally awesome actor), and definitely worth perusing while you too wait for the hiatus to end.
(Photo courtesy CBS/Nigel Parry)
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