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Matthew Gray Gubler’s New Detective Is the Anti-Spencer Reid
Matthew Gray Gubler plays Lewis Einstein, a reckless genius, in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, the opposite of his Criminal Minds character Spencer Reid.
In brief
Matthew Gray Gubler plays Lewis Einstein, a reckless genius, in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, the opposite of his Criminal Minds character Spencer Reid. Matthew Gray Gubler will play Lewis Einstein, a reckless genius in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, the opposite of his Criminal Minds character Spencer Reid. Originally…
Matthew Gray Gubler’s New Role
Matthew Gray Gubler will play Lewis Einstein in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, a reckless genius who gets into legal trouble.
Spencer Reid’s Traits
Spencer Reid has an IQ of 187, three PhDs, and a reading speed of 20,000 words per minute.
Reid’s Vulnerability
Reid’s intelligence is shown through empathy and attention to detail, not arrogance.
Lewis Einstein’s Personality
Lewis Einstein is a great-grandson of Albert Einstein who lives by rules and gets into legal trouble.
Reid vs. Einstein
Reid uses intelligence to solve cases; Lewis uses it to cause trouble before solving cases.
Einstein’s Production
Einstein is adapted from a 2017 German show, developed by Andy Breckman and directed by Randy Zisk.
Family Connection
Lewis has Jack Einstein, a con artist and Albert Einstein’s grandson, who is in jail.
Teresa London
Teresa London, played by Melissa Fumero, is a New Jersey State Police detective who works with Lewis.
Production Timeline
CBS ordered Einstein's pilot in August 2024, then pushed it to the 2026-27 season after delays.
In short
Matthew Gray Gubler will play Lewis Einstein, a reckless genius in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, the opposite of his Criminal Minds character Spencer Reid.
