Tony Shalhoub Joins CBS Drama ‘Einstein’ in Recurring Role
The Story
Tony Shalhoub has joined the CBS drama “Einstein” in a recurring guest star role, according to Variety. The role reunites Shalhoub with Andy Breckman, who developed the series from a German format and previously created “Monk,” in which Shalhoub starred. “Einstein” is scheduled to debut at midseason 2027 on CBS.
Key Facts
- Tony Shalhoub will play Jack Einstein, father to Matthew Gray Gubler’s character Lewis Einstein.
- Previously announced cast includes Matthew Gray Gubler, Melissa Fumero, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
- The show’s logline describes Lewis Einstein as the great grandson of Albert Einstein, a comfortable tenured professor who is pressed into helping a local police detective solve cases.
- Andy Breckman developed the American version and executive produces alongside Randy Zisk, Michael Rauch, Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia, and Laura Beetz.
- Matthew Gray Gubler is also a producer.
- CBS Studios is producing the series.
- “Einstein” was originally ordered to series in 2025 but was delayed to the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
- Shalhoub previously starred in CBS series “BrainDead” and “We Are Men.”
- He won three Emmys and a Golden Globe for “Monk” and a fourth Emmy for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
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Key Figures
- Tony Shalhoub – actor, recurring guest star
- Andy Breckman – developer of “Einstein” from a German format, creator of “Monk”
- Randy Zisk – executive producer and director
- Matthew Gray Gubler – star and producer
- Melissa Fumero – cast member
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor – cast member
- Michael Rauch, Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia, Laura Beetz – executive producers
Sources: Variety
