Where has Matthew Gray Gubler been since 'Criminal Minds'?

Criminal mastermind on the loose
From newbie to veteran in 15 seasons
What’s happened since then?
A no with a twist
Other endeavors
'Horse Girl'
Playing a TV character in a film
Riding high on ‘Horse Girl’
Rocking out to ‘Moonlight’
Adding a short film to the mix
Channeling his inner YouTuber
‘Dollface’
Gaining prominence in the show
Mixing it up with ‘King Knight’
Getting witchy
A conceptual artist
Halloween enthusiast
A children’s author too
An autobiographical fairy tale
Unexpected success
Crushing it with merchandising
'The Little Kid with Green Hands'
3.2 million followers on Instagram
One-of-a-kind talent
Criminal mastermind on the loose

A fresh-faced Matthew Gray Gubler started on ‘Criminal Minds’ at 25, virtually unknown, with a rather dubious role: Dr. Spencer Reid.

From newbie to veteran in 15 seasons

Fast forward 15 seasons and 323 episodes to CBS pulling the plug on the show in 2020, leaving Gubler, now a dashing 40, an established star and the undeniable fan-favorite of ‘Criminal Minds.’

What’s happened since then?

So, now the million-dollar question: What’s Matthew Gray Gubler been doing since his star-making stint on the show? In a nutshell, he’s been keeping himself busy.

A no with a twist

Interestingly, one of the things Matthew Gray Gubler has done since ‘Criminal Minds’ ended was saying no to ‘Criminal Minds’.

Other endeavors

The show was unexpectedly revived under the name ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution,’ but it couldn’t get one of its big stars back because he was already committed elsewhere. His co-star Daniel Henney was in the same boat.

'Horse Girl'

What exactly lured him away from the show that shot him to fame? First off, there was ‘Horse Girl’, the psychological drama written by and starring Alison Brie.

Playing a TV character in a film

In this film, Matthew Gray Gubler played Darren Colt, a character from a TV show that Sarah, the main character, is a huge fan of.

Riding high on ‘Horse Girl’

Gubler was all in for the movie, even snagging a ‘Horse Girl’ coaster from the wrap party and flaunting it on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram - @gublergram

Rocking out to ‘Moonlight’

Also in 2020, Matthew Gray Gubler starred in the music video ‘Moonlight’ by the synthpop band ‘Future Island.’ He’s paired up with actress Callie Hernandez, playing a couple going through a rough breakup.

Adding a short film to the mix

He even found the time to star in ‘Beginner’s Luck,’ a charming short about an amateur bowling team that scores an unexpected championship win. It’s his closest role to Dr. Reid since he left ‘Criminal Minds.’

Channeling his inner YouTuber

In between his creative sprees, Gubler also managed to keep his YouTube channel up to date. It’s super entertaining and highly recommended.

‘Dollface’

Lately, his most notable role has been Wes, the love interest of Kat Dennings on ‘Dollface’. He’s a vet who the lead character has an on-and-off relationship with.

Gaining prominence in the show

Gubler’s character got more screen time in the second season, appearing in four episodes with a meatier storyline. Want to watch it? Good luck! It recently got deleted in the Disney content purge.

Mixing it up with ‘King Knight’

In his downtime from ‘Dollface,’ Gubler showed off his love for the quirky and unique, starring in the 2021 film ‘King Knight’.

Getting witchy

The movie explores a couple at the helm of a modern witch coven grappling with a surprise revelation about one of their own.

A conceptual artist

But if there’s one thing Gubler’s really devoted his time to, it’s his eccentric art. His Halloween-esque sketches, paintings, and collages frequently grace his Instagram page.

Halloween enthusiast

Naturally, his artistic activity has skyrocketed since ‘Criminal Minds’ ended, and his Instagram profile is practically an abstract and dark art gallery featuring everything from tributes to moms to Nicolas Cage homages.

Photo: Instagram - @gublergram

A children’s author too

Oh yes, Gubler’s also managed to whip up children’s books. His debut, ‘Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging and Being Yourself,’ was released while ‘Criminal Minds’ was still on the air in 2019.

Photo: Instagram - @gublergram

An autobiographical fairy tale

The book, with autobiographical undertones, follows a monster who lives underground for fear of being considered strange and different.

Unexpected success

This tale turned out to be a winner, hitting number 1 on ‘The New York Times’ best seller list, clearly winning the hearts of both kids and adults.

Crushing it with merchandising

By the end of 2022, with the holiday season in sight, Gubler dropped a line of plush toys based on the book’s characters. Just like the book, they were a hit.

'The Little Kid with Green Hands'

Of course, a sequel was to be expected, and it’s coming.’ The Little Kid with Green Hands’ is set for a September 2023 release, and it’s already got bestseller written all over it.

Photo: Instagram - @gublergram

3.2 million followers on Instagram

Matthew Gray Gubler is very active on Instagram under the nickname @gublergram. On popular social media, he is followed by 3.2 million followers.

Photo: Instagram @gublergram

One-of-a-kind talent

Looking back at Gubler’s journey, it’s pretty clear that he and his ‘Criminal Minds’ character Spencer Reid share something in common — a one-of-a-kind genius.

 

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