Felony Minds: Evolution star Zach Gilford has given his views on whether or not he believes serial killer Elias Voit is faking his mind damage. Voit has been a everlasting fixture of the Felony Minds revival present because it first aired, and the prolific serial killer has been probably the most attention-grabbing and terrifying unsubs in Felony Minds historical past. Felony Minds: Evolution season 3 has thrown in one of many present’s biggest-ever plot twists, with Voit’s mind damage inflicting him to have amnesia and overlook his previous, and develop into horrified by the belief he’s a mass assassin.
In an interview with Parade, Gilford has given his views on Voit’s present story arc and whether or not or not the notorious unsub may be faking his situation. He talked about how enjoying Voit on this means is akin to enjoying a very new character, and that he tries to not overthink the efficiency, earlier than revealing that if Voit is faking it, he should be a grasp actor, in his opinion. Take a look at Gilford’s feedback beneath:
“It’s a little bit like a unique character I suppose the distinction is I needed to deal with it like I’m assembly all these individuals for the primary time, and I’m creating new relationships with them. So, I needed to overlook no matter we had finished earlier than; that by no means occurred…
I attempt to simply play it straight and see what occurs. I believe at any time when an actor tries to play a secret inside a secret inside a secret, you begin to overthink it and get misplaced in what secret you’re in. So, if he’s some form of grasp actor who can pretend this, then I’ll simply play it as if it’s actual, as a result of I suppose he’s an amazing actor who can do it.”
What This Means For Voit’s Felony Minds: Evolution Arc
Voit Might Be Taking part in A Lengthy Con
Felony Minds: Evolution season 3 has proven the restrictions of Voit’s storyline, however this has additionally allowed the present to do an entire reversal, and discover the ethical battle of attempting to humanize the unsub. As Gilford reveals, it is a large change in character for the character, and exploring a brand new aspect to Voit for the primary time will little doubt be an exciting expertise for the actor. It’s unclear whether or not Voit is faking at this stage, and he must be an outstanding actor to tug a con like this, but when anybody can pull that off, it is Voit.
The Felony Minds: Evolution season 3 finale will air July 10 on Paramount+.
The selection to make Voit extra empathetic offers the viewers fairly robust cognitive dissonance, which makes for a extra compelling viewing expertise, particularly because it’s unclear whether or not it’s real. Felony Minds: Evolution season 3 has dropped a couple of hints that Voit may be faking it, however they’ve been introduced as intentionally unclear, akin to a few scenes from the Felony Minds: Evolution season 3 trailer. Nonetheless, the present is protecting its playing cards near its chest concerning Voit’s endgame, and this could make for extra compelling viewing.
Our Verdict On Voit’s Mind Damage
It is Powerful To Name At This Level
Felony Minds: Evolution is exploring an interesting ethical dilemma, and will even be thrusting Voit down the pathway of a possible controversial redemption arc, however it’s nonetheless unclear if issues are all a ruse, or if the “new” Voit is right here to remain. This is without doubt one of the most fascinating plot units Felony Minds has ever thought up, and the truth that Voit’s mind scans present regular exercise (versus psychopathy) would counsel his situation is bonafide. Nonetheless, both chance is on the desk at this level, and issues ought to develop into clearer because the season unfolds.
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Supply: Parade
Felony Minds
8/10
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September 22, 2005
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Kirsten Vangsness
Penelope Garcia
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Matthew Grey Gubler
Dr. Spencer Reid