High Potential cast comforts 14-year-old co-star Matthew Lamb after his mother's death
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The gist
High Potential actor Matthew Lamb, 14, announced on Instagram that his mother Meredith died on Saturday.
Co-stars offered public support as the ABC series waits for its 2027 return.
Background
High Potential is an ABC crime procedural based on the French series HPI: Haut Potentiel Intellectuel, developed for American audiences by Drew Goddard. Kaitlin Olson plays Morgan Gillory, a single mom with a photographic memory who becomes a consultant for the Los Angeles Police Department, and Matthew Lamb plays her son Elliot. The show became one of network TV's most-watched scripted series after launching in 2024, and its third season has been held until 2027.
How it unfolded
- 2024ABC launched High Potential, which became one of network TV's most-watched scripted series, going head-to-head with Tracker's viewership in its debut year.
- Oct 17, 2026Matthew Lamb's mother Meredith died; Lamb announced her death in an Instagram tribute.
- Oct 20, 2026Matthew Lamb publicly announced his mother Meredith's death.
- Oct 24, 2026Judy Reyes' Lifetime movie premiered.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Kaitlin Olson told Lamb his mother 'was such a gift' and 'overflowed with joy and kindness,' adding she is 'here for you forever.'
- Support
- Co-stars Amirah J, Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie and Deniz Akdeniz posted condolences, with Reyes saying 'We saw where you got your shine!'