Matthew Gray Gubler Seeks Criminal Minds Cameos on Einstein
Matthew Gray Gubler is just a few weeks into filming his latest CBS series, Einstein, and he’s already reaching out to former Criminal Minds co-stars for potential cameos.
“There’s only one person I’ve moved on from Criminal Minds with, and that’s all of them,” Gubler, 46, shared exclusively with Us Weekly during CBS Fest on Wednesday, April 15. “I feel fortunate to be back on the small screen and I hope they’ll all join in.”
He added: “I’ve already contacted each one of them. We’ve got to get Shemar [Moore] to show up shirtless, don’t you think?”
Meanwhile, Gubler’s co-star Melissa Fumero is considering her own former Brooklyn Nine-Nine colleagues to bring on board, stating, “Anyone would be amazing, but I’d particularly love to feature Stephanie [Beatriz] on the show.”
Einstein, slated for a midseason launch, centers around Gubler’s character, Lew Einstein, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein who is a well-established professor. However, his rebellious behavior lands him in legal trouble, prompting him to assist a local police detective in cracking complex cases.
The show was initially announced in October 2024 but has faced several delays. In April 2025, CBS officially moved Einstein from its anticipated debut in the 2025-26 TV season to the 2026-27 season.
Einstein’s recruitment process was also halted when Rosa Salazar, who was set to star alongside Gubler in the pilot, exited the project due to production delays. Fumero, 43, eventually took on the role of Veronica “Ronni” Paris, a detective inspector for the New Jersey State Police who pursues law enforcement following the tragic death of her husband.
The series is not expected to feature more than two series regular roles in the pilot, a common characteristic for crime procedural dramas, mirroring CBS’ Elsbeth, which also has two main roles. Despite the extended wait for Einstein to air, Gubler assured fans that it will be worthwhile.
“Absolutely. One million percent [it was worth the wait],” he expressed to Us. “To work with Melissa, I’d wait 6,000 centuries.”
Fumero, on her part, was ecstatic to dive in immediately.
“There was no waiting for me. I got the job and was in Canada the very next day. It felt like a whirlwind for sure,” she mentioned. “But it’s such an exciting journey. I feel incredibly lucky and grateful.”
She added: “This man has an abundance of energy. I’m in constant admiration of it. He remains very present each day. He looks after the crew and everyone around him. He has fostered such a wonderful work environment. I feel fortunate that we clicked right away.”
