‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2 Adds Mädchen Amick to Guest Star, Direct

Mädchen Amick will serve in a dual role on “Brilliant Minds,” with Amick set to guest star in one episode as well as direct another.

Variety has exclusively learned that Amick will direct Episode 7 of the NBC medical drama’s second season, airing November 3. She will next guest star in episode 9, “The Fire Fighter,” airing November 24.

As previously announced, Eric Dane will guest star in the same episode as a firefighter with ALS. Amick will play Alicia Ramati, who is described as “a strong-willed woman who wears her emotions on her sleeve, especially when it comes to her firefighter ex-husband, Matthew (Dane). She is not afraid to speak her mind and care for those she loves.”

Amick is known for her starring roles in shows like “Twin Peaks,” which later appeared in the Showtime revival. She also previously starred in the hit CW series “Riverdale,” where she made her television directorial debut by directing multiple episodes. Other notable roles include ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Damages’, ‘Californication’, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘ER’. Her feature debut, “Fractured,” was released in August.

Amick is represented by Gersh and KW Entertainment.

Season 2 of “Brilliant Minds” premiered on September 22. The series is inspired by author and doctor Oliver Sacks. The cast includes Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, Brian Altemus and Al Calderon.

Michael Grassi serves as writer and executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium, Grassi Productions and Tavala in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.