Initially titled Dr. Wolf, Brilliant Minds is an upcoming medical drama series created by Michael Grassi. The series is simply inspired by two of the world-renowned case histories: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars, by the globally acclaimed neurologist and author, Oscar Sacks.The series was announced to be in development at Fox in November 2019, but the production house didn’t go forward with the project. However, NBC eventually stepped in, saving the medical drama and giving it a straight-to-series order in 2023. Follow along with the article to learn more.When will Brilliant Minds be released?Brilliant Minds is scheduled to be released on September 23, 2024. The first season of the series is slated for a whopping 15-episode run. While the episodes’ runtime hasn’t been revealed yet, fans can expect it to be around 40 to 44 minutes.The series was likely to be released a little earlier, but due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023. The filming of Brilliant Minds, which kicked off on April 8, 2024, took place in Toronto, Canada. The production wrapped up on August 23, 2024.Besides being the showrunner, Grassi is also executively producing Brilliant Minds besides Greg Berlanti, Lee Toland Krieger, Jonathan Cavendish, Leigh London Redman, DeMane Davis, Melissa Aouate, Sarah Schechter, Andy Serkis, Will Tennant, and Henrik Bastin.Additionally, Grassi Productions, Berlanti Productions, The Imaginarium, Warner Bros. Television, Universal Television, and Fabel Entertainment are producing the series.Cast & characters View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEvery main cast in the medical drama:Zachary Quinto as Oliver WolfAlex MacNicoll as Van MarkusAshleigh LaThrop as Ericka KinneyAury Krebs as Dana DangSpence Moore II as Jacob NashTamberla Perry as Carol PierceTeddy Sears as Josh NicholsOther cast members and the characters they will be playing:Gray Powell as Noah WolfDorrett White as Nurse CarterElena Khan as Nurse lab technicianNisa Gunduz as Nurse Portia FloresJonathan Kim as Max YooAvaah Blackwell as EMT FirefighterLanette Ware as Mrs. ChaseKira Guloien as Hannah PetersChristopher Bencomo as Mark OwensRay Galletti as Captain HoytRobert Ifedi as BikerMilissa Sears as Angelika DelaneyDavid Kohlsmith as Ellis PetersJohn Thomas Gauthier as BillySura Uysal as ServerDavid Klein as PeteElias Edraki as CharlieAlex Spencer as Emily's DadNicki Burke as Dr. Jordana MooreAlexander Pennecke as Ezra SmithJasper Salon as NurseWill Corno as DoctorSean Cage as DustinLiam Kinahan as DouchebagAndriah Bryan as Nurse ManagerDonna Murphy as Muriel LandonWhere to watch Brilliant MindsBrilliant Minds will first be broadcast nationwide on NBC, with each episode being broadcast every Monday on NBC at 10:00 pm ET. Medical drama enthusiasts can also watch the series online at any given time on Peacock, the only streamer to hold the expansive catalog of NBC.Plot summary View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHere’s how the official logline of Brilliant Minds describes the plot: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 further 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.