Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero to Star in New CBS Series "Einstein"

The "Criminal Minds" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" stars will team up for the upcoming crime drama.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Matthew Gray Gubler, known for his role as Spencer Reid on "Criminal Minds", will produce and star in a new CBS series called "Einstein". The show will follow Gubler's character, a lackadaisical Princeton University professor who is the fictional great-grandson of Albert Einstein, as he works with the police to solve unique crimes. In a surprise casting announcement, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Melissa Fumero has also joined the series and will play a detective inspector with the New Jersey State Police.

Why it matters

The pairing of Gubler and Fumero, two beloved TV actors from popular shows, has generated significant excitement among fans who are eager to see them work together. The new series also represents an opportunity for Gubler to reprise a leading role after the end of "Criminal Minds", while Fumero expands her acting portfolio beyond her iconic "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" character.

The details

"Einstein" is expected to premiere on CBS during the 2026-2027 TV season. Gubler will play the title character, a Princeton professor who reluctantly assists the police in solving unusual cases due to his exceptional intellect. Fumero will portray Teri, a disciplined and high-performing detective inspector who works closely with Gubler's character.

  • In October 2024, it was announced that Gubler would be producing and starring in the new series "Einstein".
  • "Einstein" is set to premiere on CBS during the 2026-2027 TV season.
  • Melissa Fumero's casting in the series was revealed on March 5, 2026.

The players

Matthew Gray Gubler

An American actor, director, painter, and former model best known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on the CBS crime drama "Criminal Minds".

Melissa Fumero

An American actress known for her role as Amy Santiago on the comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine".

Lewis Einstein

The fictional great-grandson of Albert Einstein, who is portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler's character in the new series "Einstein".

Teri

A disciplined and high-performing detective inspector with the New Jersey State Police, who is portrayed by Melissa Fumero's character in "Einstein".

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What they’re saying

“Soooo excited to join this series! @gublergram is a dream partner as is this whole team! Thank you @cbstv for having me. Can't wait for you guys to see Einstein! Here we goooooo!!”

— Melissa Fumero, Actress (Instagram)

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the 2026-2027 TV season to see the new series "Einstein" premiere on CBS and witness the on-screen chemistry between Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero.

The takeaway

The pairing of two beloved TV actors, Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero, in the new CBS series "Einstein" has generated significant excitement among fans who are eager to see them work together. The show represents an opportunity for Gubler to take on a leading role after the end of "Criminal Minds", while Fumero expands her acting portfolio beyond her iconic "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" character.