Anna Gunn Joins Cast of New CRIMINAL MINDS Spinoff on CBS

According to Variety, 'Breaking Bad' star Anna Gun has joined the cast of the upcoming 'Criminal Minds' spinoff. The series will follow an FBI division specializing in helping American citizens in trouble while travelling abroad.

Gunn will play female lead Ally Lambert, a foreign relations pro who handles most international affairs within the FBI unit. She will star opposite Gary Sinise ('Forest Gump', 'Apollo 13'), who will play an FBI vertern in charge of overseeing the bureau's international cases.

The spinoff is set to begin filming this Feburary. It is expect to air later this year during the 'Criminal Minds' timeslot on CBS. 'Criminal Minds' is currently running its tenth season.

Gunn has made guest appearances on numerous television shows, including 'Six Feet Under', 'Boston Legal', 'Law & Order', and 'The Mindy Project'. She recently starred as Skyler White on the AMC hit drama series 'Breaking Bad' for which she was nominated for three Emmys, winning two in 2013 and 2014.

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