Adam Rodriguez Is Back And Hotter Than Ever

Jump for joy

Criminal Minds fans have yet another reason to tune in to the series' 12th season this fall: Adam Rodriguez returns to CBS as the BAU team's newest member, Special Agent Luke Alvez.

Want to know more about Adam? Scroll through for some cool photos and interesting facts about the TV star. 

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

It's getting haute in here

This fall fashion photo shoot for Watch! Magazine took place on a hot summer day in New York City. Adam Rodriguez kept his cool even when on a rooftop in cashmere pants, wool sweaters and coats.

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

Family matters

Both of Adam Rodriguez's grandmothers are still alive—and in their 80s.

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

Wedded bliss

Adam Rodriguez married model Grace Gail in Tuscany, and their wedding was a delightful week-long affair. They found out they were expecting the day before leaving!

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

Got to earn Garcia's trust

Rumor has it that BAU member Penelope Garcia won't be receptive at first to new guy Luke Alvez.

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

Hard core pressure

For the film Magic Mike, the cast only had about six weeks to get in shape. Adam ate a lot of low-glycemic foods to lose fat and retain muscle.

Photography by Michael Parmelee.

Dances to his own beat

Adam Rodriguez admits that he loves to move his body to music, but that he isn't a naturally good dancer when comes to learning routines and dance steps.

Be sure to watch the season premiere of Criminal Minds on Wednesday Sept. 28 at 9/8c. Until then, catch up on episodes on CBS All Access and read an exclusive interview with Adam Rodriguez here.