Brilliant Minds
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| Genre | Medical drama |
| Created by | Michael Grassi |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | NBC |
Brilliant Minds (originally titled Dr. Wolf) is an upcoming American medical drama television series inspired by the Oliver Sacks books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars. It is scheduled to premiere on September 23, 2024 on NBC.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Zachary Quinto as Oliver Wolf
- Alex MacNicoll as Van Markus
- Ashleigh LaThrop as Ericka Kinney
- Aury Krebs as Dana Dang
- Spence Moore II as Jacob Nash
- Tamberla Perry as Carol Pierce
- Teddy Sears as Josh Nichols
Recurring
[edit]- Donna Murphy as Muriel Landon
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In November 2019, it was announced that the series was in development at Fox, with the network landing the project with a script deal plus penalty.[1] However, Fox did not go forward with the project. On January 24, 2023, the show's development was moved to NBC.[2] Then, it was given a series order on October 20, 2023. The series is created by Michael Grassi is also expected to executive produce alongside Lee Toland Krieger, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Henrik Bastin, Melissa Aouate, Andy Serkis, Jonathan Cavendish, Will Tennant, and DeMane Davis.[3] Production companies involved with the series are Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium. Universal Television, and Warner Bros. Television.[4]
Brilliant Minds has been moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.[5] On May 1, 2024, it was announced that the series name was changed from Dr. Wolf to Brilliant Minds.[6]
Casting
[edit]On February 23, 2023, Zachary Quinto was cast to star.[7] In April 2023, Teddy Sears, Tamberla Perry Alex MacNicoll, Spence Moore II, Aury Krebs, and Ashleigh LaThrop joined the main cast.[8][9] On November 28, 2023, Donna Murphy was cast in a recurring capacity.[10]
Broadcast
[edit]Brilliant Minds is scheduled to premiere on September 23, 2024 on NBC.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (November 22, 2019). "Fox Nabs Oliver Sacks Medical Drama From Alex Berger, Lee Toland Krieger, Fabrik & Imaginarium As Put Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Campione, Katie (November 7, 2023). "'Wolf' Medical Drama Inspired By Oliver Sacks From Michael Grassi, Lee Toland Krieger & Greg Berlanti Lands NBC Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (October 20, 2023). "Zachary Quinto's Dr. Wolf Ordered to Series at NBC". TVLine. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (October 20, 2023). "Zachary Quinto-Led Medical Drama 'Dr. Wolf' Lands Series Order At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 1, 2024). "Upfronts 2024: Pilot Buzz & Other Development Updates In Another Atypical Broadcast Cycle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 28, 2023). "Zachary Quinto to Lead NBC Medical Drama Pilot 'Wolf' From Producers Greg Berlanti, Andy Serkis". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 10, 2023). "Teddy Sears & Tamberla Perry Join Zachary Quinto-Led NBC Medical Drama Pilot 'Wolf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 20, 2023). "Alex MacNicoll, Spence Moore II, Aury Krebs & Ashleigh LaThrop Board NBC Medical Drama Pilot 'Wolf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 28, 2023). "'The Gilded Age' Actress Donna Murphy To Recur In NBC's 'Dr. Wolf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (July 9, 2024). "NBC Reveals Fall Premiere Dates for The Voice, #OneChicago, Law & Order: SVU and More". TVLine. Retrieved July 9, 2024.