NBC’s Brilliant Minds Adds Porsha Williams, Connor Tomlinson as Season 2 Guest Stars

NBC's medical drama 'Brilliant Minds' is set to premiere its second season in September 2025 with a notable lineup of guest stars including Porsha Williams, Connor Tomlinson, Molly Bernard, and Laura Vandervoort. Porsha Williams will appear in the season premiere as Bitsy, an affluent Upper West Side housewife who is well-versed in the gossip circulating among New York City's medical boards. Molly Bernard will portray Lauren Brooks, a young professional who experiences a mental health crisis during the filming of a reality dating show, while Laura Vandervoort plays Cynthia Grudko, the wife of an MMA fighter facing mysterious health symptoms. Connor Tomlinson will guest star in the third episode as Tom, a group home resident with a passion for spy stories who becomes involved with the doctors’ investigations. The series, inspired by the life and work of neurologist Oliver Sacks and starring Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, explores complex medical mysteries alongside the personal challenges faced by the medical team. The new guest stars join a strong returning cast, enriching the show’s exploration of the human brain and mental health.