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In 2019, Josh Stewart wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the film “Back Fork,” based on Stewart’s experience living in West Virginia and the public health opioid crisis. When it came time to cast his character’s wife in the film, Stewart wanted someone he knew he worked well with.
Stewart brought in A.J. Cook to play his character Waylon’s wife, Nida, for “Back Fork.” While Cook admitted to Parade that their roles were different from #Wilifer, she said, “But I love that he and I have a really great chemistry and trust for one another, so, of course, he could ask me to do anything and I’d probably say, ‘Yes.'” There must be a great deal of that aforementioned trust between the actors if Stewart brought such a personal story to his “Criminal Minds” co-star. The casting decision clearly paid off, as The Los Angeles Times praised both of their performance.
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Cook said of Stewart and his film, “He’s just such a pleasure to be around and it was great to see him as a director, to see him put on that hat and to see his passion for this project, because this is a passion project for him for sure.” Thankfully, fans can continue to watch the actors’ working relationship unfold with “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” streaming on Paramount+.
