Zachary Quinto’s new showBrilliant Mindshas cast Leonard Nimoy’s widow for a guest role. Quinto is known to many for his performance as Spock in theStar Trekfilms directed by J.J. Abrams and Justin Lin, giving a new take on the late Leonard Nimoy’s iconic portrayal. But his breakout role was playing the villainous Sylar on NBC’s superhero dramaHeroes.Quinto will soon return to the network withBrilliant Minds, which premieres Monday, September 23 at 10 PM ET on NBC and streams on Peacock.
Varietyreports Quinto’s confirmation thatLeonard Nimoy’s widow Susan will guest star in an episode ofBrilliant Minds.In the quote below, Quinto candidly discusses his relationship and connection to the Nimoys and looks back on playing Spock. TheAmerican Horror Storyalum also shares details about the role that Susan will be playing, sharing that her charactersuffers from a condition that causes her to experience hypersexuality:
One of the most wonderful, significant experiences of my career was playing Spock. The relationship that I shared with Leonard Nimoy still has reverberations to this day. As a result of Leonard, I became very, very close with his wife Susan.
She plays a woman who suffers from a condition that causes her to experience hypersexuality. So she’s an 80-year-old nymphomaniac. 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 one of the most vibrant open, curious people I’ve ever met.
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The Medical Drama Has An Impressive Cast
Inspired by the late neurologist Oliver Sacks, the medical drama follows a neurologist named Oliver Wolf (Quinto). Described as revolutionary and larger-than-life,Wolf and his team of interns dive into the human mind while grappling with their own relationships and mental health. Wolf is a brilliant, but eccentric doctor who tries to heal his patients in unorthodox ways. It is the latest medical series to join NBC’s ranks, along with thelong-runningChicago Medand the new mockumentary comedySt. Denis Medical, which debuts on November 12.
Susan Bay Nimoy’s credits include playing Admiral Rollman in two episodesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine.She’s also a director, helming the 2018 short filmEve.
Along with Quinto, the cast ofBrilliant Mindsincludes Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alexander MacNicoll, Aury Krebs.All American’s Spence Moore II andAmerican Horror Storyalum Teddy Sears also star, withThe Gilded Agestar Donna Murphy recurring as Oliver’s mother in flashbacks. The project which hails from writer and executive producer Michael Grassi, is already gathering an impressive guest list in addition to Nimoy.
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Rebastar Steve Howey,Homeland’s Mandy Patinkin, and veteran Emmy-winning performer André De Shields are all guest stars forBrilliant Mindsseason 1, which consists of 13 episodes. But even as accomplished as the guest cast is, with De Shields also a Tony and Grammy winner, the connection to Nimoy andStar Trekmakes this latest casting news a standout.
Brilliant Minds
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Brilliant Minds is a 2024 series about an eccentric neurologist with face blindness, offering a unique perspective on patient care. The story follows him and his team of young interns as they tackle complex psychological cases, all while managing intricate personal and professional relationships.
