Albert Einstein was a brilliant theoretical physicist. According to CBS’ upcoming series “Einstein,” his great-grandson was…not so much. The crime procedural with comedic undertones centers on Lewis Einstein (Matthew Gray Gubler), a tenured professor who coasts through life with little ambition.
According to Variety, “Einstein” was pushed from its original fall 2025 launch and is now set to premiere in fall 2026, giving the showrunners plenty of time to write and shoot the first season. Here’s what we know about auditioning for “Einstein.”
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According to Deadline, “Einstein” is based on a German show that ran for three seasons. It’s about Lewis Einstein, a rebellious professor who lands in legal trouble. To avoid punishment, he agrees to help local detective Veronica “Ronni” Paris solve her toughest cases, a gig that may just give his life some meaning, per Variety.
Details are still limited, but we expect more to emerge as we draw closer to 2026.
At this time, the only confirmed cast member is Gubler, who stars as Einstein. CBS originally cast Rosa Salazar as Paris for the pilot, but she left the project after the network shifted the show’s timeline to the 2026–27 season, according to Deadline.
CBS has not yet announced a casting director, but “Einstein” boasts a strong creative team. “Monk” creator Andy Breckman serves as creator and executive producer, and Randy Zisk joins as director and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia, and Laura Beetz.
Since “Einstein” blends crime procedural elements with comedic moments, you’ll want to hone your skills in both genres. These resources can help:
Casting for “Einstein” won’t ramp up until closer to its 2026 premiere, but now’s the perfect time to polish your résumé and stay on top of new opportunities. Start with these weekly roundups:
For even more audition opportunities, bookmark these casting directories:
- CBS Casting Calls
- Hoboken, New Jersey, Casting Auditions
- New York City TV Casting Calls and Auditions Near Me
Need help getting audition-ready? Try these essential guides: