Al Calderon makes his debut on NBC’s Brilliant Minds.
Al Calderon is on prime time, and he’s taking his daytime “medical experience” with him. The actor, who portrays paramedic Javi Hernandez on Days of our Lives, began airing in his new role as nurse Scotty Silva on Brilliant Minds on Monday, October 20. The episode aired at 10 pm on NBC.
Key Takeaways
- Days of our Lives star Al Calderon (Javi Hernandez) is joining NBC’s Brilliant Minds as nurse Scotty Silva, debuting Monday, October 20, at 10 p.m.
- The role brings Calderon’s “medical experience” from daytime to primetime as he joins Dr. Wolf’s team at Bronx General.
- Scotty is described as charismatic, witty, and the unofficial “Mayor of Bronx General,” known for knowing everyone’s business and keeping the hospital running smoothly.
- Calderon confirmed his departure from Days of our Lives in a heartfelt post, calling his time on the soap “life-changing.”
- The role of Javi will be recast, but Calderon will continue appearing on DAYS through May 2026 due to the show’s filming schedule.
Inspired by world-famous author and neurologist Oliver Sacks, the show’s second season continues to follow Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his medical team at Bronx General, as they delve into medical mysteries of the mind. Calderon joins that team in the show’s “Once Upon a Time in America” episode, which centers on two patients who arrive at the hospital in critical condition. It’s up to Dr. Wolf and Dr. Nichols (Teddy Sears) to do whatever it takes to keep them alive, with, of course, some help from their devoted nursing staff.
Nurse Scotty
Calderon plays Scotty Silva, one of those nurses, a character described as someone who runs the hospital and looks good doing it. With charisma to spare, Scotty is widely regarded as the Mayor of Bronx General. He’s warm, funny, and has an outgoing charm that may or may not be the reason why he knows everything about everyone at work.
Farewell Salem
News of Calderon joining the Brilliant Minds cast broke last July, after he booked the prime time series. The actor quickly took to social media to confirm his pending departure from DAYS.
“My time on Days of our Lives has been truly life-changing,” shared Calderon. “I’m endlessly grateful to the cast, crew, and creatives who made me feel seen, valued, and part of a legacy of family. I’ll carry the love, lessons, and memories with me on every journey I go on. While I’m just a small grain of sand, I’m just happy I got to pass through the hourglass. As my mom used to tell me — it’s not goodbye, just see you later. I love you forever.”
Javi Lives On
Calderon made his first appearance on DAYS in October 2024, when his character surprisingly showed up on the doorstep of his cousins, Rafe (Galen Gering) and Gabi (Cherie Jimenez), and promptly moved into their family home. Before long, he was embarking on a romance with Leo (Greg Rikaart).
The role of Javi will be recast. However, due to the soap’s advanced filming schedule, Calderon will continue to appear as the character until May of 2026.
