Matthew Gray Gubler, ‘Criminal Minds’ alum, stars in CBS pilot ‘Einstein’

Matthew Gray Gubler may soon return to CBS.

Diversity confirmed that the actor is set to play the lead role in the network’s “Einstein” pilot. The series is described as a drama with comedic overtones. The pilot order was originally announced in August. It is an adaptation of the German series of the same title.

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Gubler will play Lew Einstein, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein. The character is described as “a popular professor at Princeton… when he actually shows up to class. A disrespectful and misguided Leo, a genius and a famous name weigh heavily on him, but using his gift to help solve homicides may finally give his life some direction and purpose.”

Gubler is best known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on the long-running CBS procedural series “Criminal Minds,” where he appeared throughout the series from 2005-2020. He also directed many episodes of the series. He was one of the few main cast members who did not appear in the “Criminal Minds: Evolution” revival on Paramount+ due to scheduling conflicts. He is also known for his roles in series such as “Dollface” on Hulu, as well as films such as “(500) Days of Summer”, “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” series.

He is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Andy Breckman writes and executive produces the pilot episode, and Randy Zisk directs and executive produces. Tariq Jalil also executive produces along with Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia and Laura Beetz of Seven One Studios International. In addition to the main role, Gubler is also a producer. The producer will be CBS Studios.

Deadline first reported Gubler’s casting in the pilot.

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