Damon Wayans Jr. To Lead NBC Drama Pilot ‘Puzzled’ Playing A Savant

Damon Wayans Jr. (Let’s Be Cops, New Girl) has been set as the lead of the NBC and Universal Television drama pilot Puzzled, based on the Danielle Trussoni novel “The Puzzle Master,” from Joey Falco (Charmed). In Puzzled, after barely escaping a tragic fire, once promising college athlete Mike Brink (Wayans Jr.) is transformed by a […] Damon Wayans Jr. Danielle Trussoni Damon Wayans Jr. (Let’s Be Cops, New Girl) has been set as the lead of the NBC and Universal Television drama pilot Puzzled, based on the Danielle Trussoni novel “The Puzzle Master,” from Joey Falco (Charmed). In Puzzled, after barely escaping a tragic fire, once promising college athlete Mike Brink (Wayans Jr.) is transformed by a traumatic brain injury that gives him the unique ability to see the world in an unexpected way and helps him solve crimes with local police. Mike makes his living by betting on sports and is uniquely equipped to do this because he developed Acquired Savant Syndrome as a result of a traumatic brain injury. This rare phenomenon gives him exceptional skills in puzzle-solving, higher math functions and pattern recognition. Related Stories News Al Roker Hasn't "Thought About Retirement" After 30 Years On 'Today': "I Love What I Do"