A new report reveals that Ed Asner is going to be playing Hotch's (Thomas Gibson) father-in-law in an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds.

TVGuide revealed a first look at Asner as the father of Hotch's late wife, Haley, in the twentieth episode of the CBS procedural. Asner also spoke to the publication about his character on the show and what causes him to make a sudden appearance in Hotch's life.

"I'm going through dementia and I created an incident and I'm arrested," Asner said. "With his status as top FBI dog, he comes out and gets me out of jail. We're not close. He's the father of my cherished grandson Jack, but he's responsible for my daughter being brutally murdered."

The actor also went on to talk about how he loved the role and the fact that his character is cause of great torment to Hotch.

"It's a wonderful role. There I am, playing Mr. Grouch, baiting Hotch and I get to play a character who calls him everything but a son of a bitch on screen," Asner said. "That's what's great about being an actor. You can get up there and you can tell Goliath he's an ass---- and you won't get hurt. [Gibson] is an excellent actor and athlete, and he could pound the piss out of me if he wished to. I could call him a no-good name and get away with it."

Recently, Asner guest starred as another loathsome character on The Good Wife.

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