Lights, Camera… Einstein?! TV Crew Brings a Genius to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

If you spotted a filming notice taped to your door this week and wondered what’s going on — no, you’re not imagining things. A TV crew has officially landed in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue… and they’re bringing Einstein with them.

But before you picture chalkboards and complicated equations, this isn’t your high school physics class.

The new series Einstein — currently filming around Montreal — is actually a crime drama with a comedic twist. Think less “E = mc²” and more “genius solves murders (while being a bit of a mess).”

At the center of the show is Lewis Einstein, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein — played by Criminal Minds fan-favourite Matthew Gray Gubler. His character is described as brilliant but wildly irresponsible, a tenured professor who somehow manages to get himself into trouble… and then gets recruited to help solve crimes. (TV Insider)

Yes — it’s basically what would happen if a genius skipped class and accidentally joined the police.

He’s paired with a no-nonsense detective (now played by Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Melissa Fumero), creating the classic odd-couple dynamic: chaos meets discipline, theory meets real life. (TV Insider)

And the tone? A mix of crime-solving and humour — so expect clever cases, awkward moments, and probably a few “how did he figure that out?” scenes.

🎬 Why Sainte-Anne?

Filming is happening at the Schluter Systems site on Chemin Sainte-Marie, with crews working long hours over several days this week.

So if you notice:

• Bright lights at night

• Film trucks and equipment

• More traffic than usual

…you’re not in a sci-fi movie — just a TV set.

Montreal and surrounding areas (including the West Island) have become a major filming hub, and Einstein is just the latest production choosing the region as its backdrop. (The Cinemaholic)

👀 What to Watch For

This is where it gets fun for locals:

• You might catch a glimpse of filming setups or even actors between takes

• Exterior scenes and lighting rigs are being set up around the area

• Night shoots mean things could get a little cinematic after dark

No word yet on whether any scenes will clearly show Sainte-Anne on screen — but don’t be surprised if your neighbourhood quietly becomes “somewhere else” on TV.

🧠 A Little Fun Fact

This show is actually based on a popular German series that has already been adapted in multiple countries — so this North American version has some big (brainy) shoes to fill. (Wikipedia)

So next time you pass by the filming site, remember: behind those lights and cameras is a fictional genius trying to solve crimes… and maybe causing a little chaos along the way.

And who knows — Sainte-Anne might just steal a scene. 🎥✨