National Geographic has released a sneak peek of their first scripted series “Genius” which follows the life of Albert Einstein. From Executive Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Geoffrey Rush will star as the Elder Albert Einstein while Johnny Flynn will portray young Albert Einstein.
The story is based on Walter Isaacson’s critically acclaimed biography of the celebrated scientist, and the first episode will be directed by Imagine’s Ron Howard, his first time directing a scripted prime-time drama. Production begins next month in Prague, and will air in 2017 on the National Geographic Channel in 171 countries and 45 languages.
Through 10 episodes, “Genius” will chart how an imaginative, rebellious patent clerk, who couldn’t get a teaching job or a doctorate, unlocked the mysteries of the atom and the universe. Each episode will explore Einstein’s extraordinary scientific achievements, along with his volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships.
The 10-Episode series will premiere in April 2017
Check out a sneak peek below:
