Matthew Gray Gubler to Lead CBS Pilot 'Einstein'

The 'Criminal Minds' star returns to CBS, portraying the great-grandson of Albert Einstein in a new comedic drama.

Matthew Gray Gubler will star and produce the CBS pilot 'Einstein', playing Lew Einstein, a Princeton professor and great-grandson of Albert Einstein.
The series, based on a German dramedy, combines crime-solving with comedic elements, focusing on Lew's journey from a directionless academic to a police consultant.
Lew, described as irreverent and misguided, finds purpose by using his genius to help solve complex homicide cases after getting into legal trouble.
The pilot is written by Andy Breckman, known for 'Monk', with Randy Zisk directing; both serve as executive producers alongside others from Seven One Studios International.
This marks Gubler's first major TV role since 'Criminal Minds' and could facilitate future collaborations with CBS, potentially aligning with 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'.