NBC has greenlit a new medical drama seriesDr. WolfwithStar Trekstar,Zachary Quintoleading the cast, according toVariety. This marks Quinto’s first return to the network and comes over a decade after his breakout performance as the primary antagonist, Sylar, inHeroes.Dr. Wolfwas one of four pilots commissioned by NBC last January and has now secured its place among the two shows that have earned the network’s approval. The other show,St. Denis Medical, will featureThe GoldbergsstarWendi McLendon-Coveyin a leading role.
Quinto will play the titular doctor Dr Oliver Wolf described as “a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist." The series will revolve around his fascination with the human mind which he deems to be “the last great frontier.” Wolf will explore his interest alongside his team of interns who much like him are all grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
The series is based upon the works of famed neurologistOliver Sackscaptured in his books titled ‘The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat’ and ‘An Anthropologist on Mars.’ Sacks who passed away in 2015 was a celebrated figure once described by the New York Times as a “poet laureate of contemporary medicine.” Sacks was immensely passionate about people living with mental illness and neuro-atypical conditions and dedicated his life to redefining how we perceived such through his research on the most bizarre and perplexing brain disorders. Sacks' bookAwakeningsserved as the source material for the 1990 film of the same nameRobert De NiroandRobin Williams.
The Creative Team and Cast Members of ‘Dr. Wolf’
Dr. Wolfwas written byMichael Grassiwho also serves as an executive producer alongsideLee Toland Kriegerwho directed the pilot episode. Other EPs for the show includeGreg Berlanti,Sarah Schechter, andLeigh London Redmanrepping Berlanti Productions withHenrik BastinandMelissa Aouatefor Fabel Entertainment.
Starring alongside Quinto in the series areTamberla Perry,Ashleigh LaThrop,Alexander MacNicoll,Aury Krebs,Spence Moore II,andTeddy Sears. NBC is yet to announce the premiere date for the series. Given the ongoing performers' strike, the show’s air date remains uncertain as networks will not air scripted shows that haven’t completed filming. Stay tuned to Collider for updates.
