National Geographic Channel has unveiled first images of British actors Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Flynn, both in character as Albert Einstein, for its 2017 anthology series GENIUS.

Each episode explores Einstein's extraordinary scientific achievements along with his volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. Emily Watson, Michael McElhatton, Seth Gabel, Samantha Colley and Vincent Kartheiser also star.

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