For various reasons, CBS decided to hold theMatthew Gray Gubler-led series, Einstein,for the 2026-2027 TV season. The show had already cast two series regulars, but production will need to go back to the casting room to look for another actor to play Detective Maddie Paris. Deadline reports thatRosa Salazar, who was to play the character, has exited the project after the delay was announced. Salazar’s departure frees her from her contractual obligations, allowing her to pursue other projects that might be of interest. The decision to end her relationship with CBS Studios, as far asEinsteinis concerned, was mutual and amicable. If she had stayed on, she’d have been forced to wait until next year when the show resumes production, given that hiring for writing staff had been paused following the delay announcement.
InEinstein,Criminal Mindsalum Gray Gubler plays famed physicistAlbert Einstein’s relative. “Brilliant but directionless, the great grandson of Albert Einstein spends his days as a comfortably tenured professor until his bad-boy antics land him in trouble with the law and he is pressed into service helping a local police detective solve her most puzzling cases.” Detective Paris was described as sharp and focused, and the arrangement with Einstein brought up complicated feelings. The show was based on a German series of the same name.
CBS Still Has New Shows Premiering This Fall Despite ‘Einstein’ Being Moved
CBS still has four new shows set for fall — three spinoffs of popular CBS shows and one new comedy series.Sheriff Countryis an offshoot of theMax Theriot-led firefighter drama,Fire Country. It follows Edgewater’s sheriff, Mickey Fox, who is also related to Bode’s mom.FBI: CIAis an offshoot of theMissy PeregrymandZeeko Zaki-led crime procedural,FBI. It follows a special team of law enforcement officers consisting of an FBI agent and a CIA agent.Tom Ellishas already beencast in a lead role. The third new series is theBlue Bloodsspinoff,Boston Blue, focused on Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg). Finally, CBS orderedDMV, a workplace comedy set in the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Einsteinhad been ordered to series and was supposed to markGray Gubler’s return to CBSafter starring inCriminal Mindsfor fifteen seasons as Dr. Spencer Reid. The original plan was to have it on the air this fall, but given the substantial number of shows the network has on the schedule, it is speculated that the show was moved after lacking a proper spot. The move doesn’t come with all bad news because the show can now have more time to be refined and promoted.Einsteinis the brainchild of the team behindMonk,Andy Breckman,andRandy Zink.
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Source:Deadline
