When High Potential Season 2 premieres in September, TV audiences will get to see more of Morgan’s quirky approach to crime-solving. But another element that sets the ABC show apart is its emphasis on her family life, including her son Elliot, portrayed by Matthew Lamb. Elliot isn’t a typical TV kid; not only is he as smart as his mother, but he’s charming all on his own.

That’s because Matthew brings a wide variety of talents to the table. He spoke about what’s ahead for Elliot in the new season of High Potential, and the joy of returning for more episodes. Plus, he revisited his performance as Franklin Shepard’s son Frank Jr. in the critically acclaimed off-Broadway run of Merrily We Roll Along, and discussed the similarities and the differences between theater and television.

Brittany Frederick: What is it like to be able to play Elliot Radovic for another season of High Potential, and get to explore the character further? And is there anything that you’re particularly excited for the audience to see in Season 2?

Matthew Lamb: It really does feel like family on set. It’s so much fun to come back and know that we’ve done this before. We’re ready to go. And everybody is so supportive on set. It’s great to see familiar faces, but also see new faces. I really love coming back to set.

The main thing I’m excited for is to show off some of Elliot’s other talents that we don’t normally see, and how he uses those talents to fit in in his day-to-day life at school. But I’m just so excited for everybody to see Season 2. I’ve recently seen the first two episodes, and it’s so intense and exciting and just really so much fun to watch…. I love High Potential and I love our little family. We’ve created so much and I’m excited for hopefully more seasons to go.

Speaking of watching episodes, do you then go and watch them when they air? Or is it a bit surreal to watch a show that you’re actually in each week?

I definitely look at it in a different way. I’ll watch it and I’ll be like huh, I could have done that better. I wonder why they chose that [take]… I do like watching it. It’s obviously different watching my face on the TV. But it’s something you just kind of get used to.

Aside from television, you’ve got a very impressive stage resume. You played Frank Jr. during the off-Broadway run of Merrily We Roll Along opposite Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez. How would you describe that experience?

it was so much fun. I originally went in for the callbacks, and it went really well, but I was too tall. I didn’t get the job. And then I was at another callback, and then my mom got a call from my manager [who] was like, hey, somebody with Merrily is asking Matthew to fill in. Can you be in New York in two days and learn the whole show?

I learned the entire show off of a video. We used our suitcases, we used chairs as all the other different actors. It went surprisingly pretty well. My heart was pounding out of my chest the first time I went on stage. I was literally shaking when I met Daniel Radcliffe for the first time. Jonathan and Daniel and Lindsay, they’re all just so fantastic. It’s just such a great experience to work with them.

What many fans don’t think about is the difference between stage acting and acting in something like High Potential, not just in terms of having cameras, but you have to approach the work differently, too. What’s that transition been like for you?

There’s so much that goes into each. I don’t think I ever have actually come up with a preference, like what I like more. I just like both for different reasons. Because with film, you can do it as many times as you want. You can mess up as many times as you want. But also, you get to see your work back, which I think is nice.

But then with theater, you get one shot at it. And if you mess it up, you mess it up and you don’t get to go back. And you don’t get to see your work. So there’s pros and cons to each.

From being in a hit off-Broadway production to now being on a hit TV series, you’ve done a lot in your career already. What else would you love to do professionally?

I am the biggest fan of Young Sheldon… So a dream would be to work with any of the Young Sheldon cast. They’re so funny. I love the show so much; it’s my favorite TV show ever. I’ve watched it like a million times. I just restarted the first season. That’s probably a goal. But I love acting so much, and I would be excited to work with anyone.

High Potential Season 2 premieres Sept. 16, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. on ABC; the first season is streaming now on Hulu. Photo Credit: Featured image by Russell Baer/Courtesy of CORE PR, in-text image by ABC.

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