Screening followed by a Q&A with Geoffrey Rush.
Moderated by Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood.
SYNOPSIS
National Geographic's first ever scripted series GENIUS charts how Albert Einstein, an imaginative, rebellious patent clerk who struggled to land an academic post in his early years, went on to become the greatest scientific mind of the 20th century, all while juggling volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. GENIUS is based on Walter Isaacson's book "Einstein: His Life and Universe" and is executive produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Gigi Pritzker, with Howard making his scripted television directorial debut with the first episode. Featuring Einstein's lovers, enemies and fellow scientific luminaries, the all-star cast includes Geoffrey Rush ("The Kings Speech," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Shine") as the celebrated titular scientist, Johnny Flynn ("Clouds of Sils Maria," "Song One," "Lovesick") as Albert in the years before he rose to international acclaim and Emily Watson ("Theory of Everything," "The Book Thief") as his second wife - and first cousin - Elsa Einstein. GENIUS airs Tuesdays on National Geographic at 9/8c. More info: natgeotv.com/genius
GUEST BIO
After more than two decades as a stage and film actor, Australian-born Geoffrey Rush burst into the mainstream with the role of a lifetime as piano prodigy David Helfgott in "Shine," for which he received an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Australian Film Institute Award. Since then he has become one of Hollywood's most reliable talents, with critically acclaimed roles in "Shakespeare in Love," "Quills," "The Kings Speech" and the "Pirates of Caribbean" franchise. He also won an Emmy award for his performance in the titular role of the television movie "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers," and a Tony Award for lead actor in a play for Broadway's "Exit the King."
