Aisha Tyler praises Connor Storrie’s performance in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'

• Aisha Tyler praised Connor Storrie’s acting during a recent podcast interview
• Storrie filmed his guest role before his breakthrough performance in Heated Rivalry
• Criminal Minds: Evolution season 19 premieres on 28 May 2026
  

Aisha Tyler has shared her enthusiastic praise for actor Connor Storrie following their time together on the set of Criminal Minds: Evolution.

During a guest appearance on the Radio Cherry Bombe podcast, the fifty-five-year-old actress, who portrays Dr. Tara Lewis, spoke about her "obsession" with the Heated Rivalry star.

Tyler recalled the exact moment she realised Storrie was destined for greatness, noting that his talent was evident long before he became a household name.

"We shot it before Heated Rivalry came out," Tyler explained, sharing the story for the first time. She recounted a specific scene they filmed together that left a lasting impression on the veteran cast.

"I turned to Paget Brewster and I’m like, ‘This kid is really good. Like, he’s going to do well, he’s going to go places.’ We just had this sidebar about him... and cut to: he’s the most famous human being on the planet!"

Tyler’s prediction proved accurate, as Storrie’s career has skyrocketed to the point where he was recently selected to carry the Olympic torch.

Storrie’s inclusion in the cast is one of the most anticipated elements of the upcoming nineteenth season of the long-running procedural.

Tyler described the actor as "lovely" and expressed her genuine happiness for his recent professional triumphs.

Fans won't have to wait long to see the chemistry between Tyler and Storrie on screen; the new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution is officially set to premiere on Paramount+ on May 28, 2026.