Three join zombie comedy 'Life After Beth'

Filming is underway on the upcoming zombie comedy "Life After Beth," and three actresses have joined the production, which is "I Heart Huckabees" writer Jeff Baena's directorial debut.

Anna Kendrick

Deadline is reporting that Anna Kendrick ("Pitch Perfect"), Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") and Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") are now in the cast.

The story follows Dane DeHaan ("Chronicle") as a man whose girlfriend (Aubrey Plaza, "Safety Not Guaranteed") dies and then comes back.

The cast also includes John C. Reilly ("We Need to Talk About Kevin"), Matthew Gray Gubler ("Criminal Minds") and Paul Reiser ("Mad About You").

Matthew Gray Gubler renews contract for 'Criminal Minds'

"Criminal Minds" regular Matthew Gray Gubler has signed a new two-year contract to continue on the show.

Matthew Gray Gubler

Deadline is reporting Gubler, who has played Dr. Spencer Reid for the series' entire seven season run, will earn more than $100,000 per episode under the new deal.

The actor was the only member of the main cast whose contract was up this year other than Padget Brewster, who announced in February that she would not be returning next season.

Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn ("Big Love") will join the show this coming year, although there are no details available yet about her character. She signed a one-year contract with an option for a second to star in the procedural.

The cast also includes Thomas Gibson as Aaron Hotchner, Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau and Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia.

Paget Brewster leaving 'Criminal Minds' ... again

Paget Brewster, second from left, will be leaving "Criminal Minds" again.

Well, the gang at CBS's "Criminal Minds" were whole again this year, but it appears that will be a short-lived event.

This season marked the return of series regulars Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss and A.J. Cook as J.J. Jareau. Their departure last season brought a clamor from fans who were upset at the decision to axe the stars, especially considering it appeared to have been a financial rather than creative one.

According to Deadline, however, Brewster will once again leave the show at the end of the season, but this time the decision is hers.

"After six wonderful years playing Emily Prentiss, I have decided it’s time for me to move on," she told Deadline. "As much as I will miss my 'Criminal Minds' family, I am excited about the future and other opportunities."