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 ‘Brilliant Minds’: First Look at Eric Dane as Firefighter With ALS & Mädchen Amick as His Ex (PHOTOS)
11/25/25 05:32 AM
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‘Brilliant Minds’: First Look at Eric Dane as Firefighter With ALS & Mädchen Amick as His Ex (PHOTOS)
Meredith Jacobs
NOVEMBER 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
Brilliant Minds is about to deliver one powerful episode, if TV Insider’s exclusive first look at the Monday, November 24, episode, featuring guest star Eric Dane as a character with the same diagnosis he has in real life, is any indication.
Dane guest stars in the NBC drama’s Thanksgiving episode as Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family. Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis in April. This guest spot was announced in October. We have exclusive first photos of Dane in the episode as Matthew.
Our photos also show guest star Mädchen Amick as his ex-wife, Alicia, who is determined when it comes to what she wants. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, especially when it comes to Matthew, and she’s not afraid to make her opinion known and care for those she loves. Plus, Chloe Avakian plays Matthew’s daughter, Gabby. The images show the three of them alongside Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and Carol (Tamberla Perry) in the former’s office, likely discussing Matthew’s ALS diagnosis and what they can do. Will Wolf and Carol help heal any divides among the family members? How will Matthew do when it comes to sharing his diagnosis, which he was struggling with?
ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease and is a progressive degenerative disease, affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, that doesn’t have a cure. Those with ALS lose muscular control (including what’s needed to move, speak, eat, and breathe) as well as nerve function……
https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/brilliant-minds-eric-dane-als-firefighter-madchen-amick-photos/
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