Brilliant Minds: Full list of cast in the medical drama

After being lauded for shows such as ER, The Night Shift, Chicago Med, and New Amsterdam, NBC is all set to welcome Brilliant Minds into the catalog, adding more depth to the medical genre. Inspired by two of the books by the globally acclaimed neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks, the series will delve into the case studies that challenge medical understanding.

One of the reasons for tuning into the new show is its fascinating cast, with Zachary Quinto portraying the lead character, Oliver Sacks. The cast lineup also includes Alex MacNoll, Teddy Sears, and Spence Moore.

Every major cast and characters in Brilliant Minds

Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf

Zachary Quinto will be playing Oliver Wolf in Brilliant Minds. Wolf is the lead surgeon based on the real-life neurologist Oliver Sacks.

Quinto is popularly known for playing young Spock in the Star Trek 2009. The actor is also known for voicing several characters in Invincible, Aiden in Big Mouth, and Skullfinger in Inside Job.

Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus

Alex MacNicoll will play Dr. Van Markus in the series, one of the important characters who will play a pivotal role. MacNicoll is popularly known for his roles as Peter Standall in 13 Reasons Why and Colton in Transparent. Recently, a month before his new role in the latest medical drama, the actor also played a significant role in Bad Monkey as Cody.

Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols

Widely acclaimed for playing Richard Patrick Woolsley on TNT’s legal drama Raising the Bar, Teddy Sears has been cast in Brilliant Minds for the role of Dr. Josh Nichols. The actor has also garnered much praise for playing the DC Comics supervillain, Zoom, in The Flash series.

Spence Moore as Dr. Jacob Nash

Known for playing Eric Harper in the Facebook Watch’s teen drama series, Five Points, Spence Moore will be taking on the role of Dr. Jacob Nash in the medical drama. The actor gained acclaim for playing Chris Jackson in All American.

Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney

Ashleigh LaThrop will be playing Dr. Ericka Kinney, one of the essential members of Wolf’s team. LaThrop is prominently known for her roles as Breana in The Kominsky Method, Alice in Nancy Drew, and Natalie in The Handmaid's Tale.

Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce

Tamberla Perry will play Dr. Carol Pierce in Brilliant Minds. Perry has gained acclaim for playing Alexandra in Death and Other Details, Keena Sims in All American: Homecoming, and Judge Charlotte Hazlewood in The Good Fight. The actress is also known for voicing Safiyah in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.

Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang

Aury Krebs will be playing Dr. Dana Dang in the medical drama. The rising actress is known for playing Chiara in Triple Threat, Emily Yoo in Leverage: Redemption, and Tyler in Way Down.

Additional cast

Additional cast and their characters in the series:

Gray Powell as Noah Wolf
Dorrett White as Nurse Carter
Elena Khan as Nurse lab technician
Nisa Gunduz as Nurse Portia Flores
Jonathan Kim as Max Yoo
Avaah Blackwell as EMT Firefighter
Lanette Ware as Mrs. Chase
Kira Guloien as Hannah Peters
Christopher Bencomo as Mark Owens
Ray Galletti as Captain Hoyt
Robert Ifedi as Biker
Milissa Sears as Angelika Delaney
David Kohlsmith as Ellis Peters
John Thomas Gauthier as Billy
Sura Uysal as Server
David Klein as Pete
Elias Edraki as Charlie
Alex Spencer as Emily's Dad
Nicki Burke as Dr. Jordana Moore
Alexander Pennecke as Ezra Smith
Jasper Salon as Nurse
Will Corno as Doctor
Sean Cage as Dustin
Liam Kinahan as Douchebag
Andriah Bryan as Nurse Manager
Donna Murphy as Muriel Landon

Brilliant Minds plot summary

The official logline of Brilliant Minds reads as such:

"Dr. Oliver Wolf is an eccentric but incredibly gifted neurologist who suffers from a rare condition that gives him a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change the way the world sees his patients."

It continues:

"After his unusual methods result in his dismissal, he takes his unconventional approach to a new hospital: Bronx General, where he leads a team of bright young interns in tackling some of the world's most puzzling psychological cases."

The synopsis ends with:

"With their help, he must also challenge his own personal and social limitations by navigating all the expectations, politics, and complicated relationships that come with the job."

Stay tuned for more news and updates on Brilliant Minds and all your favorite TV shows and movies as 2024 progresses.

Edited by Praveen Kumar