As the fall TV slate gets underway, Warner Bros. Television celebrated its lineup with some help from Fenty Beauty.
On Thursday, Quinta Brunson, Zachary Quinto, Michelle Monaghan, Arielle Kebbel, Whitney Cummings, Meredith Marks and more gathered at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles, California to promote the new programming schedule.
The celebration included the returning casts of Abbott Elementary, Shrinking, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Superman & Lois, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, Bookie and The Cleaning Lady, as well as The Real Housewives of NYC and Salt Lake City.
Also in attendance were the stars of new shows Brilliant Minds, Rescue: Hi-Surf, Bad Monkey, Fast Friends and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
See the red carpet photos below from Warner Bros. Television Group and Fenty Beauty’s fall tv season party.
On Thursday, Quinta Brunson, Zachary Quinto, Michelle Monaghan, Arielle Kebbel, Whitney Cummings, Meredith Marks and more gathered at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles, California to promote the new programming schedule.
The celebration included the returning casts of Abbott Elementary, Shrinking, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Superman & Lois, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, Bookie and The Cleaning Lady, as well as The Real Housewives of NYC and Salt Lake City.
Also in attendance were the stars of new shows Brilliant Minds, Rescue: Hi-Surf, Bad Monkey, Fast Friends and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
See the red carpet photos below from Warner Bros. Television Group and Fenty Beauty’s fall tv season party.
- 10/11/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The NBC drama series “Brilliant Minds” focuses on portraying the intersection of neurology and human experiences. In its latest episode “The Lost Biker,” main character Dr. Oliver Wolf, played by Zachary Quinto, takes on the challenging case of his friend Wyatt, a biker played by guest star Steve Howey. Dr. Wolf works to create one last memorable moment between Wyatt and his estranged daughter before a high-stakes brain surgery.
Like the show’s premiere episode, “The Lost Biker” centers on Dr. Wolf’s effort to provide a patient with a meaningful memory. However, this story takes a bittersweet turn when Wyatt survives but is left with daily memory loss. Quinto, known for roles in “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story,” said the show aims to elicit real human emotions from viewers that can spark meaningful conversations. He finds inspiration in portraying a compassionate character unlike some of his past villainous roles.
Like the show’s premiere episode, “The Lost Biker” centers on Dr. Wolf’s effort to provide a patient with a meaningful memory. However, this story takes a bittersweet turn when Wyatt survives but is left with daily memory loss. Quinto, known for roles in “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story,” said the show aims to elicit real human emotions from viewers that can spark meaningful conversations. He finds inspiration in portraying a compassionate character unlike some of his past villainous roles.
- 10/8/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 3, “The Lost Biker.”] Three episodes into its freshman season and Brilliant Minds is already having a gay old time! Not only has the new drama starring the perfectly cast Zachary Quinto as genius neurosurgeon Oliver Wolf drawn very healthy numbers in its first two airings, but it’s also just revealed that Wolf isn’t the only homosexual healer on staff at Bronx General. Turns out, the Chair of Neurology—and frequent thorn in his side—Dr. Josh Nichols is also a member of the Rainbow mafia. In tonight’s just-aired episode, Wolf and Nichols found themselves in a very sticky situation while (literally) racing to help a motorcycle gang member (Steve Howey) suffering from hydrocephalus. During the bumpy ride to the hospital, Nichols’ phone linked to his car sound system and that damn Siri began reading off a voicemail from ...
- 10/8/2024
- TV Insider
Steve Howey as Wyatt James and Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf in ‘Brilliant Minds’ episode 3 (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)
NBC’s Brilliant Minds episode three, “The Lost Biker,” kicks off with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) recalling a childhood memory of losing track of his dad while visiting an arboretum. However, his recall of this specific event is called into question when he adds that as easily as the brain remembers, it also forgets.
If we don’t nourish our memories, we may discover they’ve wilted away.
A quiet night of caring for his ferns is interrupted when a biker gang pounds on his door. A member, Wyatt (Steve Howey), has been shot, and it turns out these guys are friends of Oliver’s. Wyatt’s fixed Oliver’s bike before and offers the doctor a free tune-up in exchange for removing the bullet from his arm. Wyatt...
NBC’s Brilliant Minds episode three, “The Lost Biker,” kicks off with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) recalling a childhood memory of losing track of his dad while visiting an arboretum. However, his recall of this specific event is called into question when he adds that as easily as the brain remembers, it also forgets.
If we don’t nourish our memories, we may discover they’ve wilted away.
A quiet night of caring for his ferns is interrupted when a biker gang pounds on his door. A member, Wyatt (Steve Howey), has been shot, and it turns out these guys are friends of Oliver’s. Wyatt’s fixed Oliver’s bike before and offers the doctor a free tune-up in exchange for removing the bullet from his arm. Wyatt...
- 10/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It’s time for another episode that delves into the mind. Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3 delves into memory and a look at what makes us who we are.
Caution: This post contains Spoilers from Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3
Steve Howey guest stars as Wyatt, a biker who fixes up Dr. Wolf’s bike in return for medical treatment. He’s the vice president of a biker gang, and that means some questionable things happen. If he goes to the hospital for some of the treatment, the doctors need to report to the authorities, and the bikers don’t want that.
In this case, it’s a gunshot, but it’s clear that there is something innocent and more to this story. Wolf doesn’t ask questions about how Wyatt was shot in the arm, but he does ask about the tremors that Wyatt mentions. This links to something else medical,...
Caution: This post contains Spoilers from Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3
Steve Howey guest stars as Wyatt, a biker who fixes up Dr. Wolf’s bike in return for medical treatment. He’s the vice president of a biker gang, and that means some questionable things happen. If he goes to the hospital for some of the treatment, the doctors need to report to the authorities, and the bikers don’t want that.
In this case, it’s a gunshot, but it’s clear that there is something innocent and more to this story. Wolf doesn’t ask questions about how Wyatt was shot in the arm, but he does ask about the tremors that Wyatt mentions. This links to something else medical,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Hidden Remote
Steve Howey takes on the role of a biker who trades bike repairs for medical treatment in Brilliant Minds. When he goes to see Dr. Wolf for one reason, he learns that there is a much bigger issue.
Howey talked with us about guest-starring in the episode, and he teased a little of what’s to come for the character. We come across a man who goes to see Wolf for a gunshot wound, only to find out that he has something much more serious going on.
His character, Wyatt, is described as an alpha male, and that means he downplays a lot. However, Howey shares that there are things for everyone to learn when it comes to this storyline.
What to take from Wyatt in Brilliant Minds
The big thing about Wyatt is that he’s an alpha male. He shares that he has a tremor, but doesn’t...
Howey talked with us about guest-starring in the episode, and he teased a little of what’s to come for the character. We come across a man who goes to see Wolf for a gunshot wound, only to find out that he has something much more serious going on.
His character, Wyatt, is described as an alpha male, and that means he downplays a lot. However, Howey shares that there are things for everyone to learn when it comes to this storyline.
What to take from Wyatt in Brilliant Minds
The big thing about Wyatt is that he’s an alpha male. He shares that he has a tremor, but doesn’t...
- 10/7/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Hidden Remote
Steve Howey guest stars on Brilliant Minds on Monday, October 7. He stars as Wyatt James, a rugged motorcycle mechanic who comes to Dr. Wolf with memory loss and an accidental gunshot wound.
As the severity of his condition worsens, Wyatt is forced to make an impossible decision that will alter his life and those he loves.
TV Fanatic chatted with Steve Howey about how Wyatt deals with this difficult dilemma, working with Zachary Quinto and the Brilliant Minds cast, and how the role differed from previous ones.
(Rafy/NBC)
Check out the interview below:
Hi, Steve. Please tell me about your character, Wyatt James, in next Monday’s Brilliant Minds.
Wyatt James is a biker who’s friends with Dr. Wolf and works on his bike. Wyatt accidentally shoots himself because he has this tremor. Dr. Wolf is intrigued and wants to know more about this tremor.
Then he gets...
As the severity of his condition worsens, Wyatt is forced to make an impossible decision that will alter his life and those he loves.
TV Fanatic chatted with Steve Howey about how Wyatt deals with this difficult dilemma, working with Zachary Quinto and the Brilliant Minds cast, and how the role differed from previous ones.
(Rafy/NBC)
Check out the interview below:
Hi, Steve. Please tell me about your character, Wyatt James, in next Monday’s Brilliant Minds.
Wyatt James is a biker who’s friends with Dr. Wolf and works on his bike. Wyatt accidentally shoots himself because he has this tremor. Dr. Wolf is intrigued and wants to know more about this tremor.
Then he gets...
- 10/7/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
There’s a lot we still don’t know about Dr. Oliver Wolf. One of those is that he’s affiliated with a biker gang. We’ll get to learn all about that in Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3.
As a doctor who rides a motorcycle, it shouldn’t be that surprising to hear that he knows other bikers. However, you wouldn’t expect most doctors to be affiliated with a biker gang. They tend to have bad reputations. Wolf might want to talk to Owen Strand from 911: Lone Star about that.
However, he’s not in the gang; just affiliate with it. And he explains why in the promo for the new episode.
A blank mind in Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3
The promo shows Wolf explaining his reasoning behind being affiliated with the gang. They trade services. When Wolf needs help fixing his bike, he knows he can turn to the gang.
As a doctor who rides a motorcycle, it shouldn’t be that surprising to hear that he knows other bikers. However, you wouldn’t expect most doctors to be affiliated with a biker gang. They tend to have bad reputations. Wolf might want to talk to Owen Strand from 911: Lone Star about that.
However, he’s not in the gang; just affiliate with it. And he explains why in the promo for the new episode.
A blank mind in Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 3
The promo shows Wolf explaining his reasoning behind being affiliated with the gang. They trade services. When Wolf needs help fixing his bike, he knows he can turn to the gang.
- 10/7/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- One Chicago Center
On Monday, October 7, 2024, The Kelly Clarkson Show kicks off with Kelly’s Kellyoke segment, featuring her performance of “The Middle.” The show welcomes Zachary Quinto, known for his roles in Star Trek and American Horror Story. Comedian Ms. Pat joins the conversation, followed by a special segment with Will Reeve, Matthew Reeve, and Alexandra […]
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Zachary Quinto, Ms. Pat, Will Reeve...
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Zachary Quinto, Ms. Pat, Will Reeve...
- 10/6/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
In Monday’s episode of Brilliant Minds on NBC, Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto) is approached by a member of a biker gang who is facing a life-threatening challenge: memory loss. Meanwhile, the interns are given a task that will test their skills as they try to help a young girl suffering from unexplained seizures. Dr. Wolf […]
Brilliant Minds: The Lost Biker...
Brilliant Minds: The Lost Biker...
- 10/5/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Although Zachary Quinto only plays a doctor on television, his character has some very real inspiration.
In Brilliant Minds, the Emmy nominee stars as Dr. Oliver Wolf, inspired by the world-renowned queer neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, who wrote numerous bestselling books based on his case studies before he died at age 82 in 2015.
Series creator Michael Grassi explained that he’s “doing something different” from other medical procedural dramas, telling Huffington Post, “What really differentiates our show is Oliver Sacks. This is a love letter to a real-life doctor who treated real-life patients and told their stories.”
In the NBC series, which airs Mondays, Wolf suffers from a rare condition that brings a unique quality to his care. After his unusual methods result in his dismissal, he takes a job at Bronx General, where he leads a team of bright young interns in solving puzzling cases.
Although Sacks remained closeted throughout much of his life,...
In Brilliant Minds, the Emmy nominee stars as Dr. Oliver Wolf, inspired by the world-renowned queer neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, who wrote numerous bestselling books based on his case studies before he died at age 82 in 2015.
Series creator Michael Grassi explained that he’s “doing something different” from other medical procedural dramas, telling Huffington Post, “What really differentiates our show is Oliver Sacks. This is a love letter to a real-life doctor who treated real-life patients and told their stories.”
In the NBC series, which airs Mondays, Wolf suffers from a rare condition that brings a unique quality to his care. After his unusual methods result in his dismissal, he takes a job at Bronx General, where he leads a team of bright young interns in solving puzzling cases.
Although Sacks remained closeted throughout much of his life,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Brilliant Minds very quickly introduced us to what made Dr. Oliver Wolf different. And it’s not just about the way he likes to help people. He suffers from a condition called Prosopagnosia. It’s also known as face blindness.
We’ve seen what this can mean for the character. He doesn’t recognize people, and it takes him time to figure out who they are at a glance. This could be a problem for a doctor, but not for Dr. Wolf. He’s going to use it to his advantage.
What is face blindness?
Face blindness is a cognitive disorder, and there is no cure for it. The brain isn’t able to take in the faces of the people Wolf (and those with the condition) meet. It’s not just strangers, either. People won’t recognize the faces they look at, including their own faces!
Yet, other aspects...
We’ve seen what this can mean for the character. He doesn’t recognize people, and it takes him time to figure out who they are at a glance. This could be a problem for a doctor, but not for Dr. Wolf. He’s going to use it to his advantage.
What is face blindness?
Face blindness is a cognitive disorder, and there is no cure for it. The brain isn’t able to take in the faces of the people Wolf (and those with the condition) meet. It’s not just strangers, either. People won’t recognize the faces they look at, including their own faces!
Yet, other aspects...
- 10/1/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Hidden Remote
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Zachary Quinto has supported the following charities:
Alzheimer's AssociationAutism SpeaksBand From TV Global Charity TrustChrysalisGlobal GreenGlobal Poverty ProjectGLSENHousing WorksMilk+BookiesRosie's Theater KidsSandy Hook PromiseThe Art of ElysiumThe Trevor ProjectTHORN Read more about Zachary Quinto's charity work and events. Related articles Celebrities To Perform Acts of Love in OctoberBand From TV To Launch New Epilepsy Site At Charity GigGlobal Green To Host Star-Studded Pre-Oscar PartyCelebrities To Play Charity Poker In LA This WeekendPhotos: Celebrities Join Real Men Don't Buy Girls Campaign
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- 10/1/2024
- Look to the Stars
When it comes to pop culture franchises, Star Trek has proven to be as timeless as they come. As they tell morality stories, there's simply no going out of style. They're like Sesame Street like that. If you have a point to your story, you're always relevant. The only difference is, instead of Elmo hating on a rock, it's Khan hating on a Kirk.
With a franchise able to adapt and expand as it needed, it's quite easy for actors to develop and change with it. In a franchise like the MCU, you'd be hard-pressed to pull off a story where Peter Parker is in his 70s swinging around Manhattan while being a broke, freelance photographer. In Star Trek, an older character could absolutely still be a vital part of the story.
It's something that as fans we all know. Yet, it's something that the actors seem to know as well.
With a franchise able to adapt and expand as it needed, it's quite easy for actors to develop and change with it. In a franchise like the MCU, you'd be hard-pressed to pull off a story where Peter Parker is in his 70s swinging around Manhattan while being a broke, freelance photographer. In Star Trek, an older character could absolutely still be a vital part of the story.
It's something that as fans we all know. Yet, it's something that the actors seem to know as well.
- 10/1/2024
- by Chad Porto
- Red Shirts Always Die
Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang, and Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus in ‘Brilliant Minds’ episode 2 (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)
Episode two of NBC’s new medical drama Brilliant Minds opens with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) pointing out that genetically all humans are 99.9% identical. It’s our society that creates barriers and society that makes us fear those who are different.
Dr. Wolf believes that we just need to take the time to connect with those we don’t understand. Case in point, everyone except Dr. Wolf avoids a young man in distress on the sidewalk. Oliver asks if he’s okay and learns the man, Pete, believes there’s a dragon nearby that everyone is ignoring.
Wolf brings Pete to the hospital and informs the interns that he’s currently experiencing a sustained hallucination of a dragon. Ericka Kinney (Ashleigh Lathrop...
Episode two of NBC’s new medical drama Brilliant Minds opens with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) pointing out that genetically all humans are 99.9% identical. It’s our society that creates barriers and society that makes us fear those who are different.
Dr. Wolf believes that we just need to take the time to connect with those we don’t understand. Case in point, everyone except Dr. Wolf avoids a young man in distress on the sidewalk. Oliver asks if he’s okay and learns the man, Pete, believes there’s a dragon nearby that everyone is ignoring.
Wolf brings Pete to the hospital and informs the interns that he’s currently experiencing a sustained hallucination of a dragon. Ericka Kinney (Ashleigh Lathrop...
- 10/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
NBC’s new medical procedural arrives with an unusual slant. Inspired by the life of late British neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, “Brilliant Minds” stars “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story’s” Zachary Quinto as a doctor determined to demystify neurological disorders. And he’s got first-hand experience: Quinto’s Dr. Oliver Wolf has prosopagnosia, also known as “face blindness” (just as Sacks did in real life.)
The hour-long series “follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.”
Alongside Quinto, “Brilliant Minds” also stars Tamberla Perry Ashleigh Lathrop (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Alex MacNicoll (“The Society”), Aury Krebs (“Leverage: Redemption”), Spence Moore II (“All American”), Teddy Sears (“The Flash”) and Donna Murphy (“Tangled”). “Homeland” and “Criminal Minds” star Mandy Patinkin is also on board in a recurring role.
If...
The hour-long series “follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.”
Alongside Quinto, “Brilliant Minds” also stars Tamberla Perry Ashleigh Lathrop (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Alex MacNicoll (“The Society”), Aury Krebs (“Leverage: Redemption”), Spence Moore II (“All American”), Teddy Sears (“The Flash”) and Donna Murphy (“Tangled”). “Homeland” and “Criminal Minds” star Mandy Patinkin is also on board in a recurring role.
If...
- 10/1/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The first episode of Brilliant Minds introduced us to the main players in the series. Now it’s time to get into more details. Episode 2 is set to see Wolf push a few more boundaries.
Zachary Quinto’s Wolf is not your normal doctor. He doesn’t like the way doctors treat symptoms and not the patients. They say that they are doing the best for patients, but that’s not always the case. Wolf does more, but it often means breaking the rules.
Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 2 gives us a disembodied woman
The series also gives us a look at the way the brain works—or doesn’t. In the new episode, we’ll see a woman who has disconnected from her body. This woman is a high school basketball coach, but it looks like she is in a wheelchair right now. Wolf doesn’t think that has to be the case,...
Zachary Quinto’s Wolf is not your normal doctor. He doesn’t like the way doctors treat symptoms and not the patients. They say that they are doing the best for patients, but that’s not always the case. Wolf does more, but it often means breaking the rules.
Brilliant Minds season 1, episode 2 gives us a disembodied woman
The series also gives us a look at the way the brain works—or doesn’t. In the new episode, we’ll see a woman who has disconnected from her body. This woman is a high school basketball coach, but it looks like she is in a wheelchair right now. Wolf doesn’t think that has to be the case,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- One Chicago Center
On Tuesday night, Late Night With Seth Meyers will feature actress Kate McKinnon who will promote her project, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. She will be joined by actor Zachary Quinto, who will discuss his work on new NBC series Brilliant Minds. Plus what’s happening the rest of […]
Late Night With Seth Meyers: Kate McKinnon, Zachary Quinto (NBC Tuesday October 1)...
Late Night With Seth Meyers: Kate McKinnon, Zachary Quinto (NBC Tuesday October 1)...
- 9/29/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
In the second episode of NBC’s new medical drama Brilliant Minds, titled “The Disembodied Woman,” Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto) comes to the aid of a girls’ basketball coach grappling with a debilitating illness that has left her feeling disconnected from her physical self. Dr Oliver Wolf (clearly based on Dr Oliver Sacks) is the head […]
Brilliant Minds: The Disembodied Woman...
Brilliant Minds: The Disembodied Woman...
- 9/29/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
In the latest TV show ratings, as primetime Monday Night Football coverage across ABC and ESPN claimed more than 19 million viewers….
NBC’s The Voice opened its latest season with 6 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, down a tick from last fall’s premiere; TVLine readers gave the new coaching lineup an average grade of “A-.” Leading out of that, Brilliant Minds debuted to 3.9 mil and a 0.3 — on par with what The Irrational did in the time slot a year ago. TVLine readers gave the Zachary Quinto-led medical drama an average grade of “B-,” with 68% planning to keep watching.
NBC’s The Voice opened its latest season with 6 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, down a tick from last fall’s premiere; TVLine readers gave the new coaching lineup an average grade of “A-.” Leading out of that, Brilliant Minds debuted to 3.9 mil and a 0.3 — on par with what The Irrational did in the time slot a year ago. TVLine readers gave the Zachary Quinto-led medical drama an average grade of “B-,” with 68% planning to keep watching.
- 9/25/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Susan Bay Nimoy, the widow of Leonard Nimoy, began her acting career in the 1960s. For the most part, though, she stopped acting after 1998, returning only for two guest spots in 2009 and 2018. But Zachary Quinto, who played Spock on J.J. Abrams' line of Star Trek films, got close to the Nimoy family, especially Susan, while he was playing Leonard Nimoy's iconic character, and he saw an opportunity to bring her aboard his new show, "Brilliant Minds."
In "Brilliant Minds," Quinto plays a hospital neurologist who treats patients with rare mental health conditions, and he wanted Susan Nimoy to have a guest spot on the show. Susan plays an 80-year-old woman with hypersexuality, and Quinto says she "did such a great job."
She was an actress like 40 years ago. … I just know her so well, and I know where she is in her life. She’s 81 years old. She’s...
In "Brilliant Minds," Quinto plays a hospital neurologist who treats patients with rare mental health conditions, and he wanted Susan Nimoy to have a guest spot on the show. Susan plays an 80-year-old woman with hypersexuality, and Quinto says she "did such a great job."
She was an actress like 40 years ago. … I just know her so well, and I know where she is in her life. She’s 81 years old. She’s...
- 9/24/2024
- by Rachel Carrington
- Red Shirts Always Die
Star Trek 4 is that ever-fleeting movie that was happening/could be happening/is happening. Though there has been some movement as of late, we don't truly know if the film will ever come to fruition. The cast have moved on, and while they're still interested in returning, life goes on. Zachary Quinto, who played Spock on all three of J.J. Abrams' Kelvin timeline movies, is one of the main members of the cast who would still love to return.
In an interview with Variety, the actor said he was "open to it" and "would love it." Even if it didn't happen right away. Quinto pointed out that the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series starred in movies well into their 50s and 60s so there isn't a set time when the film studio would need to say they're too old. Even Patrick Stewart returned to his character...
In an interview with Variety, the actor said he was "open to it" and "would love it." Even if it didn't happen right away. Quinto pointed out that the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series starred in movies well into their 50s and 60s so there isn't a set time when the film studio would need to say they're too old. Even Patrick Stewart returned to his character...
- 9/24/2024
- by Rachel Carrington
- Red Shirts Always Die
Zachary Quinto has played “a lot of dark characters” in his career.
So when he was offered the starring role in “Brilliant Minds” he jumped at it because the series “really comes from a place of light.”
In the NBC medical drama, he plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, an eccentric neurologist treating patients with rare mental health conditions at a Bronx hospital. It is inspired by the late Dr. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and writer portrayed by Robin Williams in 1990’s “Awakenings.”
“I think it’s so important, now more than ever, for people to be looking toward and leaning into the light. Because I think we’re really seeing in ways that we haven’t yet even been able to completely comprehend that what we’re really in the middle of is this battle between light and dark, expanded consciousness and limited consciousness, seeing the idea of evolution and what...
So when he was offered the starring role in “Brilliant Minds” he jumped at it because the series “really comes from a place of light.”
In the NBC medical drama, he plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, an eccentric neurologist treating patients with rare mental health conditions at a Bronx hospital. It is inspired by the late Dr. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and writer portrayed by Robin Williams in 1990’s “Awakenings.”
“I think it’s so important, now more than ever, for people to be looking toward and leaning into the light. Because I think we’re really seeing in ways that we haven’t yet even been able to completely comprehend that what we’re really in the middle of is this battle between light and dark, expanded consciousness and limited consciousness, seeing the idea of evolution and what...
- 9/24/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Compassion and empathy are some of the most crucial core values in the medical field, more so when it comes to treating ailments affecting something as complex, expressive, and sophisticated as the human brain, and putting a caring emphasis on these aspects is what separates NBC’s latest medical drama, Brilliant Minds from numerous similar entries in the genre. While viewers who have binged classics of the genre like Grey’s Anatomy and The Good Doctor are going to find certain tropes being followed, the series manages to make its mark by establishing a strong emotional connection, aptly founded upon the core values themselves. The pilot episode allows Brilliant Minds to have a solid start, as actor Zachary Quinto dons the white coat as the interesting lead medic. Inspired by neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks’ treatise of real-life experiences as a doctor in Bronx General, the series dives deep into the subject...
- 9/24/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
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Brilliant Minds is a medical drama series created by Michael Grassi. Inspired by the Oliver Sacks books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars, the NBC series follows the story of Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant and eccentric neurologist suffering from a rare condition that gives him a unique perspective on how to care for his patients. When he is fired because of his methods of treatment, he takes his methods and tries to pitch them to a new hospital where he will lead a group of young interns to solve some of the most complex psychological cases. Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto in the lead role with Tamberla Perry, Donna Murphy, Aury Krebs, Teddy Sears, Ashleigh Lathrop, Kira Guloien, and Spencer Moore II starring in supporting roles. So, if you...
Brilliant Minds is a medical drama series created by Michael Grassi. Inspired by the Oliver Sacks books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars, the NBC series follows the story of Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant and eccentric neurologist suffering from a rare condition that gives him a unique perspective on how to care for his patients. When he is fired because of his methods of treatment, he takes his methods and tries to pitch them to a new hospital where he will lead a group of young interns to solve some of the most complex psychological cases. Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto in the lead role with Tamberla Perry, Donna Murphy, Aury Krebs, Teddy Sears, Ashleigh Lathrop, Kira Guloien, and Spencer Moore II starring in supporting roles. So, if you...
- 9/24/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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- 9/24/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
A new medical drama called “Brilliant Minds” made its debut on NBC on Monday night. The show focuses on Dr. Oliver Wolf, a talented but eccentric neurologist played by Zachary Quinto. Dr. Wolf’s character was inspired by the late neurologist and writer Dr. Oliver Sacks.
In the first episode, viewers quickly learn that Dr. Wolf thinks outside the box. He risks his job to help an Alzheimer’s patient have an important moment with his family. Dr. Wolf takes the man on an unauthorized motorcycle ride to his granddaughter’s wedding. There, music briefly helps the patient connect with loved ones. His bold move gets Dr. Wolf fired from his hospital.
Luckily, Dr. Wolf’s friend Carol finds him a new position. He starts working at Bronx General Hospital. There, he faces a difficult new case. A woman named Hannah can no longer recognize her own children after brain surgery.
In the first episode, viewers quickly learn that Dr. Wolf thinks outside the box. He risks his job to help an Alzheimer’s patient have an important moment with his family. Dr. Wolf takes the man on an unauthorized motorcycle ride to his granddaughter’s wedding. There, music briefly helps the patient connect with loved ones. His bold move gets Dr. Wolf fired from his hospital.
Luckily, Dr. Wolf’s friend Carol finds him a new position. He starts working at Bronx General Hospital. There, he faces a difficult new case. A woman named Hannah can no longer recognize her own children after brain surgery.
- 9/24/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Brilliant Minds series premiere.] “When a doctor looks at a patient, what do they see? The disease or the person? I believe you can’t treat a patient without understanding who they really are, and sometimes the only course of treatment is breaking the rules.” Brilliant Minds, which in some ways feels like House meets New Amsterdam, begins with that voiceover from neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto). We meet him taking an Alzheimer’s patient (André De Shields) on “a little field trip”—completely disregarding the nurses who try to stop him—to his granddaughter’s wedding. While his patient may not seem to remember his granddaughter, he does play “God Only Knows” and recognizes her; as Oliver explains, music unlocks his memories. But with the family threatening to sue, Oliver—despite an ...
- 9/24/2024
- TV Insider
Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Brilliant Minds” series premiere.
“Brilliant Minds” introduces Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist whose unique life and skillset is loosely drawn from the acclaimed Oliver Sacks — down to the complex relationships laid out the NBC procedural’s pilot.
“It’s a contemporary version of that character, but it’s not biographical,” showrunner Michael Grassi told TheWrap. “Oliver Sacks lived such a … robust, incredible life and to have that as inspiration, and as a jumping off point has been so helpful … to build this really fascinating character at the center of our medical show.”
Pulling from access to two of Sack’s books — “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” — Grassi drew from Sacks’ prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, to craft Oliver’s character. The cognitive disorder, which is revealed in the premiere episode,...
“Brilliant Minds” introduces Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist whose unique life and skillset is loosely drawn from the acclaimed Oliver Sacks — down to the complex relationships laid out the NBC procedural’s pilot.
“It’s a contemporary version of that character, but it’s not biographical,” showrunner Michael Grassi told TheWrap. “Oliver Sacks lived such a … robust, incredible life and to have that as inspiration, and as a jumping off point has been so helpful … to build this really fascinating character at the center of our medical show.”
Pulling from access to two of Sack’s books — “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” — Grassi drew from Sacks’ prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, to craft Oliver’s character. The cognitive disorder, which is revealed in the premiere episode,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf in ‘Brilliant Minds’ episode 1 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Zachary Quinto stars as Dr. Oliver Wolf in NBC’s new medical drama Brilliant Minds, inspired by neurologist and bestselling author Oliver Sacks. Dr. Sacks’ approach to treating patients was “not to fit the patient into a syndrome or disease, but to examine the ways in which an individual coped and adapted in unique ways to different neurological challenges,” according to his official website. Brilliant Minds’ first episode begins by establishing that Dr. Wolf’s approach echoes Dr. Sacks.
Episode one, airing on September 23, 2024, opens with Oliver explaining that he believes it’s impossible to treat a patient until he understands who they truly are. And that means that sometimes you must break the rules and use extraordinary methods to make contact.
With Harold, an elderly gentleman with Alzheimer’s, the unusual treatment involves breaking him out of a hospital.
Zachary Quinto stars as Dr. Oliver Wolf in NBC’s new medical drama Brilliant Minds, inspired by neurologist and bestselling author Oliver Sacks. Dr. Sacks’ approach to treating patients was “not to fit the patient into a syndrome or disease, but to examine the ways in which an individual coped and adapted in unique ways to different neurological challenges,” according to his official website. Brilliant Minds’ first episode begins by establishing that Dr. Wolf’s approach echoes Dr. Sacks.
Episode one, airing on September 23, 2024, opens with Oliver explaining that he believes it’s impossible to treat a patient until he understands who they truly are. And that means that sometimes you must break the rules and use extraordinary methods to make contact.
With Harold, an elderly gentleman with Alzheimer’s, the unusual treatment involves breaking him out of a hospital.
- 9/24/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Brilliant Minds pulls you immediately because of Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto). He believes that he can’t help patients without knowing who they are.
Based on real-life neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, Dr. Wolf was a risk taker and a rule breaker if that meant helping his patients.
Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 1 was the ideal pilot because it introduced us to our protagonist and showed us how he worked. With his hell-bent attitude and heart of gold, he reminded me of Conrad Hawkins on The Resident.
(Rafy/NBC)
When he smuggled a patient from the Alzheimer’s wing, Dr. Wolf rubbed others the wrong way. But it was a sight seeing him and Harold on his motorcycle.
Harold’s case was difficult. Should Dr. Wolf have taken him out of the hospital without permission? Probably not.
But so many families treat dementia or Alzheimer’s patients without dignity near the end,...
Based on real-life neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, Dr. Wolf was a risk taker and a rule breaker if that meant helping his patients.
Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 1 was the ideal pilot because it introduced us to our protagonist and showed us how he worked. With his hell-bent attitude and heart of gold, he reminded me of Conrad Hawkins on The Resident.
(Rafy/NBC)
When he smuggled a patient from the Alzheimer’s wing, Dr. Wolf rubbed others the wrong way. But it was a sight seeing him and Harold on his motorcycle.
Harold’s case was difficult. Should Dr. Wolf have taken him out of the hospital without permission? Probably not.
But so many families treat dementia or Alzheimer’s patients without dignity near the end,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
If you take anything away from the premiere of NBC’s Brilliant Minds, it’s that Dr. Oliver Wolf Is! Not! Like! Other! Doctors! And in case you miss that point when it’s made right in the series premiere’s cold open, don’t worry: The message will be revisited several times through the hour.
Zachary Quinto (Heroes, American Horror Story) plays Wolf, a neurologist inspired by Dr. Oliver Sacks of Awakenings fame. “I believe you can’t treat a patient without understanding who they really are,” he tells us, via voiceover, at the top of the episode. “Sometimes...
Zachary Quinto (Heroes, American Horror Story) plays Wolf, a neurologist inspired by Dr. Oliver Sacks of Awakenings fame. “I believe you can’t treat a patient without understanding who they really are,” he tells us, via voiceover, at the top of the episode. “Sometimes...
- 9/24/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Zachary Quinto made a big splash on Heroes, a series that was a big hit for NBC way back in 2006. Now, he's back on the network playing a very different role in a very different series. Will Brilliant Minds also be a hit? Will this show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A medical drama series, the Brilliant Minds TV show was created by Michael Grassi. The series stars Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy. Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of author and physician Oliver Sacks, the story follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Quinto), an eccentric but incredibly gifted neurologist who suffers from a rare condition. It gives him a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change how the world...
A medical drama series, the Brilliant Minds TV show was created by Michael Grassi. The series stars Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy. Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of author and physician Oliver Sacks, the story follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Quinto), an eccentric but incredibly gifted neurologist who suffers from a rare condition. It gives him a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change how the world...
- 9/24/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Nearly 20 years after his breakout role in “Heroes,” Zachary Quinto returns to NBC as a world-class, eccentric doctor in “Brilliant Minds.” The “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story” star plays Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist who lives with a brain disorder — prosopagnosia, colloquially known as “face blindness” — and believes “you can’t treat a patient without understanding who they really are and sometimes the only course of treatment is breaking the rules.”
But Dr. Oliver Wolf isn’t a figment of fiction and those philosophies weren’t invented for the screen — he’s got his roots in the incredible true story of a legendary physician. Here’s what you need to know what’s true in “Brilliant Minds.”
Is “Brilliant Minds” based on a true story?
Yes, but it’s not strictly following the details of the real-life Dr. Oliver.
“Brilliant Minds” is inspired by the life and writing of renowned British doctor,...
But Dr. Oliver Wolf isn’t a figment of fiction and those philosophies weren’t invented for the screen — he’s got his roots in the incredible true story of a legendary physician. Here’s what you need to know what’s true in “Brilliant Minds.”
Is “Brilliant Minds” based on a true story?
Yes, but it’s not strictly following the details of the real-life Dr. Oliver.
“Brilliant Minds” is inspired by the life and writing of renowned British doctor,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
If you’re in the mood for a new medical drama, NBC has your back. The new series Brilliant Minds premieres on Monday, Sept. 23.
It’s another medical drama based on true events. The series follows stories that the real neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote about his patients in the books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars. The books are a collection of essays, allowing for plenty of stories to tell in Brilliant Minds.
The premiere will introduce us to the main characters, with Zachary Quinto taking the lead as Dr. Oliver Wolf. Wolf is a neurologist who has a different way of dealing with patients. However, the hospital he’s working at doesn’t appreciate his unique approach, leading to him being fired.
Well, he goes off in search of a new job. It wouldn’t be a series to watch if he didn’t get that,...
It’s another medical drama based on true events. The series follows stories that the real neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote about his patients in the books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars. The books are a collection of essays, allowing for plenty of stories to tell in Brilliant Minds.
The premiere will introduce us to the main characters, with Zachary Quinto taking the lead as Dr. Oliver Wolf. Wolf is a neurologist who has a different way of dealing with patients. However, the hospital he’s working at doesn’t appreciate his unique approach, leading to him being fired.
Well, he goes off in search of a new job. It wouldn’t be a series to watch if he didn’t get that,...
- 9/23/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- One Chicago Center
The Kelly Clarkson Show is returning today on NBC, and we have all the exciting news you need to know!
The full list of confirmed celebrity guests has been unveiled.
It looks like it’s going to be a great Fall on the show, with lots of star-studded talent set to appear alongside Kelly.
Keep reading to find out more…
Scroll down to see the list of stars set to do promo on the show, as well as a promo video!
Season 6 Celebrity Guests So Far:
Kristen Bell
Halle Berry
Adam Brody
Michael Bublé
Jim Carrey
Colin Farrell
Jelly Roll
Anna Kendrick
Adam Lambert
Miranda Lambert
Trevor Noah
Teddy Swims
Uma Thurman
Keith Urban
Ali Wong
Kate Winslet
Questlove
Zachary Quinto
The cast of “Emily In Paris,”
The cast of “Wicked,”
The show will kick off with a 30 Rock rooftop party on Monday (September 23) to celebrate the new season.
The full list of confirmed celebrity guests has been unveiled.
It looks like it’s going to be a great Fall on the show, with lots of star-studded talent set to appear alongside Kelly.
Keep reading to find out more…
Scroll down to see the list of stars set to do promo on the show, as well as a promo video!
Season 6 Celebrity Guests So Far:
Kristen Bell
Halle Berry
Adam Brody
Michael Bublé
Jim Carrey
Colin Farrell
Jelly Roll
Anna Kendrick
Adam Lambert
Miranda Lambert
Trevor Noah
Teddy Swims
Uma Thurman
Keith Urban
Ali Wong
Kate Winslet
Questlove
Zachary Quinto
The cast of “Emily In Paris,”
The cast of “Wicked,”
The show will kick off with a 30 Rock rooftop party on Monday (September 23) to celebrate the new season.
- 9/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Brilliant Minds — Pictured: Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf — (Photo by: Rafy/NBC) Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto graces network television once more, this time stepping into the captivating world of medicine in the new drama series Brilliant Minds. Inspired by the remarkable works of Dr. Oliver Sacks, Quinto embodies the essence of Sacks’ brilliance while carving out a unique path for his character. Quinto, alongside executive producer and creator Michael Grassi, is deeply inspired by Dr. Sacks’ legacy. However, they’ve masterfully crafted a narrative that pays homage to Sacks while venturing into uncharted territory, offering a fresh and compelling perspective. (Click on the media bar below to hear Zachary Quinto) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Zahcaryu_Quinto_Brilliant_Minds_.mp3 Quinto’s portrayal of Dr. Oliver Wolfe promises to be a captivating exploration of the human mind and the complexities of the medical world. Don’t miss Brilliant Minds,...
- 9/23/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
On Monday September 23 2024, NBC broadcasts Today 3rd Hour!
Season 7 Episode 1 Episode Summary
On September 23, 2024, “Today 3rd Hour” kicks off Season 7 Episode 1, airing from 9 to 10 a.m. on NBC. This episode features an exciting mix of interviews and expert advice.
The show will start with a special segment catching up with Bill Gates, offering insights into his latest projects and philanthropic efforts.
Next, Dr. Michael Breus will join to discuss how the change in seasons can affect sleep patterns, providing practical tips for viewers to adjust accordingly in “Today’s Checklist.”
Zachary Quinto will also make an appearance, sharing updates about his career and personal life in a candid conversation.
In the “Start Today” segment, James McMillan will present fall activities, inspiring viewers to embrace the season with fun and engaging ideas.
Finally, the Citi Concert Series will feature Warren Zeiders, showcasing his music and performance.
Tune in for a dynamic...
Season 7 Episode 1 Episode Summary
On September 23, 2024, “Today 3rd Hour” kicks off Season 7 Episode 1, airing from 9 to 10 a.m. on NBC. This episode features an exciting mix of interviews and expert advice.
The show will start with a special segment catching up with Bill Gates, offering insights into his latest projects and philanthropic efforts.
Next, Dr. Michael Breus will join to discuss how the change in seasons can affect sleep patterns, providing practical tips for viewers to adjust accordingly in “Today’s Checklist.”
Zachary Quinto will also make an appearance, sharing updates about his career and personal life in a candid conversation.
In the “Start Today” segment, James McMillan will present fall activities, inspiring viewers to embrace the season with fun and engaging ideas.
Finally, the Citi Concert Series will feature Warren Zeiders, showcasing his music and performance.
Tune in for a dynamic...
- 9/23/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
In the series premiere of Brilliant Minds, Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) finds himself at Bronx General Hospital, working with a team of interns. They encounter a challenging case: a mother who can no longer recognize her own children. The medical drama, inspired by the remarkable life and achievements of renowned author and physician Oliver […]
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Brilliant Minds: Series Premiere...
- 9/23/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
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Superheroes have become a big part of the entertainment world and probably every streaming platform out there has been trying to develop the next big superhero project so that fans could satisfy their superhero itch. In the crowd of these streamers, Prime Video stands out from the rest with its edgy and satirical superhero shows like The Boys and Invincible and that’s why we thought of compiling a list of the best superhero shows you can find on Prime Video right now.
Gen V Credit – Prime Video
Gen V is a satirical teen superhero dark comedy-drama series developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke. Based on The Boys comic book arc titled We Gotta Go Now created by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and John Higgins, the Prime Video series is set in The Boys universe...
Superheroes have become a big part of the entertainment world and probably every streaming platform out there has been trying to develop the next big superhero project so that fans could satisfy their superhero itch. In the crowd of these streamers, Prime Video stands out from the rest with its edgy and satirical superhero shows like The Boys and Invincible and that’s why we thought of compiling a list of the best superhero shows you can find on Prime Video right now.
Gen V Credit – Prime Video
Gen V is a satirical teen superhero dark comedy-drama series developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke. Based on The Boys comic book arc titled We Gotta Go Now created by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and John Higgins, the Prime Video series is set in The Boys universe...
- 9/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Fall TV is coming in swinging and now that we’re slowly coming back, there’s a lot of shows to keep an eye on! The week of September 23 is chalk full of new and returning series for fans to enjoy and add to their watch list.
From 911: Lone Star, which is finishing its run with season 5, to the new reality competition show The Summit, there’s a little something for everyone. To make it easier for you to figure out what is coming up, we have a breakdown of the new and returning shows from the major television networks. So whether you are ready to return to the animated classics or want to catch the new Chicago television episodes, we got you covered!
The Voice season 26
Premiere Date: Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Et on NBC
Runtime: Two hours
Streamer: Peacock
Host Carson Daly will join judges Gwen Stefani,...
From 911: Lone Star, which is finishing its run with season 5, to the new reality competition show The Summit, there’s a little something for everyone. To make it easier for you to figure out what is coming up, we have a breakdown of the new and returning shows from the major television networks. So whether you are ready to return to the animated classics or want to catch the new Chicago television episodes, we got you covered!
The Voice season 26
Premiere Date: Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Et on NBC
Runtime: Two hours
Streamer: Peacock
Host Carson Daly will join judges Gwen Stefani,...
- 9/22/2024
- by Elizabeth Learned
- Hidden Remote
Welcome to the neurology ward of Bronx General Hospital. It’s here that Doctor Oliver Wolf plies his unconventional trade, solving medical mysteries that baffle even his peers.
Played with intensity by Zachary Quinto, Dr. Wolf thinks outside the box when it comes to patient care. His methods ruffle feathers at times, but results are what matter most. Inspired by the work of neurologist Oliver Sacks, the show strives to honor those living with neurological conditions.
At first glance, Dr. Wolf seems an odd fit for this place. Loathing rules and social norms, he’s been fired from other hospitals. But there’s no questioning his talents. When facing puzzling cases, Dr. Wolf squints or stares off into space, visualizing clues others miss. Through him, we meet patients in deeply moving ways. Like the man who forgot his own family or the athlete losing her sense of self.
With guidance from friend Dr.
Played with intensity by Zachary Quinto, Dr. Wolf thinks outside the box when it comes to patient care. His methods ruffle feathers at times, but results are what matter most. Inspired by the work of neurologist Oliver Sacks, the show strives to honor those living with neurological conditions.
At first glance, Dr. Wolf seems an odd fit for this place. Loathing rules and social norms, he’s been fired from other hospitals. But there’s no questioning his talents. When facing puzzling cases, Dr. Wolf squints or stares off into space, visualizing clues others miss. Through him, we meet patients in deeply moving ways. Like the man who forgot his own family or the athlete losing her sense of self.
With guidance from friend Dr.
- 9/22/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
Though inspired by famed neurologist Oliver Sacks (Awakenings), Brilliant Minds’ maverick doctor hero Oliver Wolf (the intense Zachary Quinto) also owes a debt to his TV predecessors. Like Hugh Laurie in House, he’s an abrasive rule-breaker, a genius who annoys those in authority while solving profound medical mysteries—think of him as a brain whisperer—with quirky interns eagerly following his every move. Like Freddie Highmore in The Good Doctor, he has a condition you wouldn’t expect in a healer: face blindness. “It makes you look so much deeper. You see the stuff the rest of us miss,” a colleague assures him, perhaps a bit too on the nose. Also rare in a lead character, Oliver is openly gay, although in the first episodes, his affections are focused solely on his noble profession and his considerable empathy reserved for his troubled patients. The cases of the week tend...
- 9/20/2024
- TV Insider
Medical dramas are a popular genre, but NBC’s Brilliant Minds differs from the rest because it’s based on the life and work of the real Dr. Oliver Sacks and his longtime friend, Dr. Carol Burnett.
The series focuses on a larger-than-life neurologist, Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), who isn’t afraid to break the rules to help his patients live their lives.
While many stories focus on him, the series wouldn’t have worked without his oldest friend, Dr. Carol Pierce, recruiting him to Bronx Hospital. Together, they run the dream neuropsychology team to help many patients others have given up on.
(Brendan Meadows/NBC)
TV Fanatic chatted with Tamberla Perry about playing Dr. Carol Pierce, working with Zachary Quinto, and why Brilliant Minds differs from other medical dramas.
She was charming to talk to, and after speaking with her, I’m even more excited to see where this series is headed.
The series focuses on a larger-than-life neurologist, Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), who isn’t afraid to break the rules to help his patients live their lives.
While many stories focus on him, the series wouldn’t have worked without his oldest friend, Dr. Carol Pierce, recruiting him to Bronx Hospital. Together, they run the dream neuropsychology team to help many patients others have given up on.
(Brendan Meadows/NBC)
TV Fanatic chatted with Tamberla Perry about playing Dr. Carol Pierce, working with Zachary Quinto, and why Brilliant Minds differs from other medical dramas.
She was charming to talk to, and after speaking with her, I’m even more excited to see where this series is headed.
- 9/20/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
The start of the broadcast television season also marks the return of my favorite broadcast television archetype, the antisocial genius who solves crimes/medical mysteries/legal quandaries by alternatingly squinting or staring off into the middle distance.
We know the best shows in this genre when we see them — let’s see how many times I can reference House in this review — and the worst tend to be so instantly interchangeable that even those who’ve dutifully watched six or 12 episodes might not be able to tell one from the other.
NBC’s new hospital procedural Brilliant Minds is far from that bottom tier. Yet the network is already going out of its way to cause the series to descend into the miasma, rather than achieve clarity as the watchably unremarkable thing that it is.
It all starts with the title, which isn’t to be confused with the Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind,...
We know the best shows in this genre when we see them — let’s see how many times I can reference House in this review — and the worst tend to be so instantly interchangeable that even those who’ve dutifully watched six or 12 episodes might not be able to tell one from the other.
NBC’s new hospital procedural Brilliant Minds is far from that bottom tier. Yet the network is already going out of its way to cause the series to descend into the miasma, rather than achieve clarity as the watchably unremarkable thing that it is.
It all starts with the title, which isn’t to be confused with the Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind,...
- 9/20/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In this edition of THR Presents Live, the cast and showrunner of Brilliant Minds opened up about NBC’s upcoming medical drama series at a live event hosted by the San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles.
The series stars Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a revolutionary neurologist who advocates for his patients at Bronx General Hospital, where his unconventional methods often astound — and at times perplex — his colleagues. Showrunner and executive producer Michael Grassi spoke of the inspiration of Brilliant Minds’ main character: the renowned physician, neurologist and writer Dr. Oliver Sacks. “Oliver Sacks had this incredible ability to bring patients out of themselves, while at the same time, sort of drawing the world in with his writing,” said Grassi. “When he wrote about his patients, it was never about the disease, it was about the person. And in a strange way, we’re also doing that on our show.
The series stars Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a revolutionary neurologist who advocates for his patients at Bronx General Hospital, where his unconventional methods often astound — and at times perplex — his colleagues. Showrunner and executive producer Michael Grassi spoke of the inspiration of Brilliant Minds’ main character: the renowned physician, neurologist and writer Dr. Oliver Sacks. “Oliver Sacks had this incredible ability to bring patients out of themselves, while at the same time, sort of drawing the world in with his writing,” said Grassi. “When he wrote about his patients, it was never about the disease, it was about the person. And in a strange way, we’re also doing that on our show.
- 9/19/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shailene Woodley and Barbie Ferreira are headed to Broadway!
The actresses were just announced to be cast in the upcoming new play Cult of Love, both making their debuts on the Great White Way.
Leslye Headland, creator of Star Wars series The Acolyte, penned the script for the show, which also marks her Broadway debut.
Keep reading to find out more…
Cult of Love centers around the holiday season for the Dahl family.
Here’s a synopsis: The four adult children return to their childhood home with partners in tow. The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious. Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served. Will the love the Dahls have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together?
Roberta Colindrez...
The actresses were just announced to be cast in the upcoming new play Cult of Love, both making their debuts on the Great White Way.
Leslye Headland, creator of Star Wars series The Acolyte, penned the script for the show, which also marks her Broadway debut.
Keep reading to find out more…
Cult of Love centers around the holiday season for the Dahl family.
Here’s a synopsis: The four adult children return to their childhood home with partners in tow. The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious. Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served. Will the love the Dahls have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together?
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- 9/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Cult of Love, the upcoming new Broadway play by Star Wars: The Acolyte writer and showrunner Leslye Headland, will feature a cast that includes Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story), and Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), producers announced today.
The Second Stage Theater production, directed by Trip Cullman, also will feature Molly Bernard (Younger), Roberta Colindrez (Broadway’s Fun Home), Rebecca Henderson (Star Wars: Acolyte), Christopher Lowell (Glow) and Christopher Sears (Off Broadway’s The Harvest).
Quinto is no stranger to Broadway – his credits include The Boys in the Band and The Glass Menagerie – while Woodley and Ferrari will be making their Broadway debuts.
The play, in its New York premiere, will begin previews on November 20 at Second Stage’s Helen Hayes Theater, with an official opening on December 12.
Additional casting will be announced shortly.
As previously announced, the synopsis reads: “It’s the holiday season for the Dahl family!
The Second Stage Theater production, directed by Trip Cullman, also will feature Molly Bernard (Younger), Roberta Colindrez (Broadway’s Fun Home), Rebecca Henderson (Star Wars: Acolyte), Christopher Lowell (Glow) and Christopher Sears (Off Broadway’s The Harvest).
Quinto is no stranger to Broadway – his credits include The Boys in the Band and The Glass Menagerie – while Woodley and Ferrari will be making their Broadway debuts.
The play, in its New York premiere, will begin previews on November 20 at Second Stage’s Helen Hayes Theater, with an official opening on December 12.
Additional casting will be announced shortly.
As previously announced, the synopsis reads: “It’s the holiday season for the Dahl family!
- 9/18/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Shailene Woodley has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway play Cult of Love from Leslye Headland, the creator of The Acolyte.
She joins Zachary Quinto and Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira, who have also boarded the play about four adult children from the Dahl family returning to their childhood home with their partners for the Christmas holidays, only to see their harmony interrupted as old and new conflicts arise.
Big Little Lies star Woodley, who currently appears in the Three Women TV series for Starz, is making her Broadway debut, as is Headland. The play’s ensemble cast also includes Molly Bernard, Roberta Colindrez, Rebecca Henderson, Christopher Lowell and Christopher Sears.
Woodley’s other credits include the Divergent film series and roles in The Fault in Our Stars, The Spectacular Now and The Descendants. Bernard is best known for playing Lauren Heller on Younger. She also starred in Milkwater and...
She joins Zachary Quinto and Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira, who have also boarded the play about four adult children from the Dahl family returning to their childhood home with their partners for the Christmas holidays, only to see their harmony interrupted as old and new conflicts arise.
Big Little Lies star Woodley, who currently appears in the Three Women TV series for Starz, is making her Broadway debut, as is Headland. The play’s ensemble cast also includes Molly Bernard, Roberta Colindrez, Rebecca Henderson, Christopher Lowell and Christopher Sears.
Woodley’s other credits include the Divergent film series and roles in The Fault in Our Stars, The Spectacular Now and The Descendants. Bernard is best known for playing Lauren Heller on Younger. She also starred in Milkwater and...
- 9/18/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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