Off-Screen Criminal Minds Drama That Led to Physical Altercation on Set
As viewers, we love watching our favorite TV shows, but it's hard not to get caught up in the behind-the-scenes drama that sometimes happens.
Having numerous seasons, and so many people involved in a series both off and on-screen, is just recipe for a possible disaster.
Amidst all the hush-hush drama in the TV industry, some infighting is so intense that it does catch the public's eye. Sometimes, actors, crew, and showrunners admit that the drama they experienced on the set was out of control.
One thing is clear: when TV show members don't get along, it might very well create a toxic environment that eventually makes someone depart.
The immensely popular show Criminal Minds has also had its share of off-screen drama. More specifically, Thomas Gibson's inclination towards kicking others on set eventually led to his departure.
While directing an episode of Criminal Minds, Gibson got into an altercation with writer and co-executive producer Virgil Williams.
Things escalated, and Gibson kicked Williams in the process. As a result, CBS suspended Gibson for a couple of episodes, and he issued an apology statement.
"There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement. I regret that it occurred. We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and we always will," Gibson said back at the time.
However, Gibson then had a new scuffle with another crew member. Gibson quarreled with AD Ian Woolf during the filming of the show, leading to him being required to take anger management counseling.
HR analyzed Gibson's behavior and discovered that his temper was not suitable for the work environment, which led to Gibson being fired from the show.
Fans love watching the drama on the show, but it's not quite the same when that drama transpires off-screen, leading to tension and a hostile work environment. In the end, someone always has to pay the price.
But Gibson's case is not the only one. In fact, there are many actors who nail their onscreen chemistry but actually hate each other outside of work.
Fans were recently surprised to find out that Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, who portrayed detective partners Kate Beckett and Richard Castle on Castle, apparently strongly disliked each other in real life.