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Wayans Jr. Stars as Savant Crime Solver
17 Feb
Summary
- Actor plays a former athlete with unique puzzle-solving abilities.
- He uses acquired savant syndrome from a brain injury.
- The character aids police in solving complex crimes.

Damon Wayans Jr. will lead the cast of NBC's crime drama pilot, "Puzzled." He is slated to portray Mike Brink, a character who was once a college athlete.
Brink now makes a living through sports betting. Following a traumatic brain injury, he developed Acquired Savant Syndrome. This condition uniquely equips him with advanced abilities in puzzle-solving, higher mathematics, and pattern recognition, making him an asset to law enforcement.




