Brilliant Mindsseason 2 adds new cast members. The medical drama, inspired by the neurologist Oliver Sacks,Brilliant Mindsdebuted on NBC last September. It’s led byStar Trekalum Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, zeroing in on his work with a team and their unconventional methods to treat their patients.
Thecast ofBrilliant Mindsalso includes Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, and Teddy Sears, with Donna Murphy and Mandy Patinkin in recurring roles. After a renewal that was celebrated by the show’s devoted audience, they’ll be joined by some familiar faces.
Deadlineconfirms thatBrian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart are joiningBrilliant Mindsseason 2 as series regulars. Altemus, known for his roles in the drama seriesHarlan Coben’sShelterandGrand Army, will play Dr. Charlier Porter, the new neurology resident. Guarded and competitive, Dr. Porter hides something from his fellow doctors and sees medicine as a sport to be won.
Stewart, who previously starred inZoey’s Extraordinary PlaylistandP-Valley, will play Dr. Anthony Thorne. A mid-career ER doctor who sees his job as blue-collar work. He’s described as charming, with a mentality of helping everyone in small ways rather than doing the most for a few. Itputs him in direct conflict with Dr. Wolf.
What This Means For Brilliant Minds Season 2
There Will Be New Dynamics
The closing episode ofBrilliant Mindsseason 1features a big twist. Quinto’s character believes that his dad is dead. However,the finale reveals that Dr. Wolf’s dad, Noah (Patinkin), is aliveand that his mom, Muriel (Murphy), has been lying to him. This will likely be top of mind for creator and executive producer Michael Grassi when new episodes premiere.
Brilliant Mindsseason 2will premiere in September.
This will undoubtedly play a significant role going into the new season, but the latest castings reaffirm that there will beplenty of drama waiting for Dr. Wolfin the workplace. Stewart’s character, in particular, will likely challenge Dr. Wolf in a way that he may find too easy to take, especially with how the first installment established Dr. Wolf’s obsessive tendencies.
Our Take On The New Brilliant Minds' Castings
It Expands The World
The potential inBrilliant Mindsis thanks to its varied characters. More than occasionally, though, those varied characters bump up against each other. The second installment looks to build up on that high tension and conflict by giving Dr. Wolf himself someone to clash with. The difference in their personalities will make for some renewed urgency.
