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Melissa Fumero Joins CBS's 'Einstein' as Detective Lead

3/6/2026

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CBS Studios has cast Melissa Fumero as the female lead in Einstein.
Fumero will portray Teri, a Detective Inspector for the New Jersey State Police.
Lewis Einstein is portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein.
Production begins this month under CBS Studios with executive producers including Andy Breckman.
The series is set to air in the 2026-2027 season after Rosa Salazar stepped down as initial co-lead.

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Story summary

CBS Studios has cast Melissa Fumero as the female lead in Einstein.
Fumero will portray Teri, a Detective Inspector for the New Jersey State Police.
Lewis Einstein is portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein.
Production begins this month under CBS Studios with executive producers including Andy Breckman.
The series is set to air in the 2026-2027 season after Rosa Salazar stepped down as initial co-lead.