Zachary Quinto Reprises Spock Role on NBC’s Brilliant Minds After 9 Years

Zachary Quinto is reprising his iconic role as Spock, not in a new Star Trek film, but in the Halloween episode of his NBC medical drama, Brilliant Minds. In the episode, his character Dr. Oliver Wolf dresses as Spock and attends a hospital costume party alongside Tamberla Perry’s Dr. Carol Pierce, who dresses as Uhura, paying homage to their Star Trek roles. This appearance provides a rare chance for fans to see Quinto in Spock's uniform since his last film, Star Trek Beyond, in 2016, as the proposed Star Trek 4 in the Kelvin timeline remains stuck in development. Brilliant Minds, inspired by neurologist Oliver Sacks’ work, has garnered critical acclaim for its portrayal of medical mysteries and character depth. Despite the ongoing delays with the Star Trek franchise, Quinto has expressed enthusiasm about returning to Spock in future films. The episode also includes subtle Star Trek Easter eggs, delighting dedicated fans.