Jennifer Love Hewitt, who most recently starred on Lifetime’s The Client List, is now joining the cast of CBS police procedural Criminal Minds.

Jennifer Love Hewitt Joining 'Criminal Minds'

On Criminal Minds, Hewitt will assume the role of undercover agent Kate Callahan. Due to her stellar work with the FBI, she’s been promoted to a position in the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Hewitt will first be seen as Kate on Criminal Minds in the series' 10th season premiere and will be a regular on the show.

“We’re thrilled to introduce a new special agent by adding the very talented Jennifer Love Hewitt to our amazing cast,” showrunner and executive producer Erica Messer said in a statement. “Many of us on the show have enjoyed working with her over the years and look forward to again. We have exciting storylines planned for her character and the entire BAU team as we head into our 10th season.”

Hewitt’s last TV show, The Client List, which also starred Loretta Devine and Colin Egglesfield, was canceled by Lifetime in November 2013 after two seasons. Hewitt previously starred on CBS series The Ghost Whisperer, which ran from 2005 to 2010. Hewitt’s first regular TV role was on 90s family drama Party of Five with Matthew Fox and Neve Campbell.

Criminal Minds' 10th season premiere will air on CBS Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9/8c.

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