Interview Criminal Minds Executive Producer Harry Bring

Interview Criminal Minds Executive Producer Harry Bring

Criminal Minds The veteran American TV show ended earlier this year, with its 15^th season, recently the show has become more popular than ever, due to endless re-runs and new fans enjoying the show, during the world pandemic I had the chance to catch up with Harry about what life is after the show has been like.

What have you been doing with your time since Criminal Minds ended?

HB: I spent the first few months recovering from some surgery, then I could really relax. After the first of the year, I started looking around for a show or a pilot. I interviewed for 2 that I didn’t get, I got two offers that I didn’t accept.

Are there any shows you're going to be working on soon?

HB: I just accepted a Pilot with Erica Messer, our showrunner from Criminal Minds. How blessed am I? It is a Medical drama produced by Fox for the ABC Network. Jon Chu is direction. Jon directed “Crazy Rich Asians”. I’m really excited about this show and to continue to work for Ms. Messer. It preps in July and shoots in August. What city will we use to shoot in is still unknown?

What has been the highlight of your career?

HB: There are so many. Most people are lucky to work on one or two long-running shows and I’ve been blessed to work on 4. Melrose Place, The XFiles, Army Wives, and Criminal Minds. The last show that someone works on is usually one’s favorite and I have to say Criminal Minds is the highlight of my career. The X-Files would be my favorite for being able to do so many interesting and different things. But Criminal Minds is my highlight because of the cast, crew, family atmosphere, and my 9 years there.

How are you finding the whole quarantine life right now?

HB: Initially the quarantine was really great. For the first time in decades, I got to do absolutely NOTHING! Now, after 3 months I’m going a little stir crazy and itching to go back to work.

Now that things have eased up a bit I am able to see my grandkids which is great, They come over to swim almost every day

If they did a Criminal Minds reboot/movie would you work on it?

HB: If they asked my I would jump at the chance. I’m no Spring chicken so I’d love it if a reboot would happen before I hang up my spurs.

What's your favorite part of being an executive producer?

HB: I love getting a script and figuring out how to put it on film/tape. The challenge is tough sometimes and that’s what makes it exciting. When I read the written word and then try to imagine how to produce it. Many times I can’t see the “how” and that’s why I love collaborating with our crews.

If you could go back and work on any show again what would it be?

HB: First would be Criminal Minds, the Xfiles.

What did you enjoy most about working on Criminal Minds?

HB: The family atmosphere amongst the cast and crew. We were there to get a job done but we all enjoyed each other so much it made it real easy.

What is the one thing you've found yourself doing a lot of through this pandemic?

HB: Catching up and binge-watch all the shows I don’t have time to watch because of long workdays. The thing I miss most is Sports. I go to a lot of live games and that has been taken away and I miss that the most.