The first season of genius, starring geoffrey rush as albert einstein, was nat geos best performing new series launch ever, drawing more than 45 million viewers worldwide. The third season of natgeos acclaimed bioseries genius will be about the life of frankenstein author mary shelley, tvline has learned shelley will be the series first female subject. After butting heads in class, einstein falls in love with the. Each year thousands of tv shows are under threat from cancellation. Cynthia erivo cast as aretha franklin in nat geos genius. At its upfront presentation, the network confirmed the green light for genius season 3 and announced that. Looking forward to future genius series by national geographic. National geographic, the company behind the recent oscarwinning and seven emmywinning free solo, in 2017 premiered the first season of genius, which starred geoffrey rush as the brilliant scientist albert einstein.
He set national geographic for everyone in everywhere. Genius is an anthology series focusing on the untold stories of the worlds most. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius. Season three of genius will air on national geographic channel across four nights, beginning may 25th at 9 p. Aretha franklin will be nat geos first female genius. The einstein season of genius drew more attention than anyone expected for a costume drama on the national geographic channel, including 10 emmy nominations. National geographic has officially announced the subject of the third season of its original series genius, and its mary shelley after focusing on. Author mary shelley, the woman behind frankenstein, will follow scientist. Its official the upcoming third season of national geographics scripted anthology series genius will be devoted to the queen of soul aretha franklin, who died in august at age 76. In april 2017, national geographic renewed the series for a second season, which follows the life and artistry of pablo picasso and aired from april 24 to june 19, 2018.
National geographic previously said that frankenstein author mary shelley would be the subject of geniuss third season, and deadline reports that shelley is still being considered for a future. Cynthia erivo, the tonywinning star of broadways the color purple, will play aretha franklin in national geographics anthology series genius. National geographic has renewed scripted anthology series genius for a third season and has revealed that iconic author mary shelley, best known for her gothic novel frankenstein, or. On april 18 national geographic announced the subject of the third season of its anthology series genius. Tv show genius season 1, 2, 3, 4 full episodes download. Cynthia erivo cast as aretha franklin in genius season 3. This time, the story will focus on mary shelley, the. Production on national geographics limited series genius. Created by kenneth biller, noah pink, suzanlori parks. Taking a page out of netflixs playbook, national geographic will premiere genius. The cable channel announced at its upfront presentation wednesday night that mary shelley, author of frankenstein, will be the subject.
National geographics third season of genius is on the way, with the anthology series delving into aretha franklins story. Genius season 1 premieres april 24 only on national geographic. All new popular tv programs you can get from toptvshows. Season two of scripted drama ordered by national geographic april 20, 2017. National geographic premieres third season of emmy. The first season of genius was watched by more than 45 million people around the world, and was national geographics best performing new series launch ever. National geographic national geographic has renewed scripted anthology series genius for a third season and has revealed that iconic author mary shelley, best known for her gothic novel. National geographics 10part global event series genius returns to explore the turbulent life of the 20th centurys most controversial artist, pablo picasso antonio banderas. Biller was showrunner and creator for the multiemmywinning genius. National geographic explores the people, places and events of our world. The second season of national geographics scripted anthology series genius is about to debut but we already have details about season 3. Aretha is the next show to be delayed over the coronavirus outbreak national geographic has delayed the planned may 25 premiere date of genius season 3 in wake of the pandemic genius season 3 will now air at a later date in 2020,the network says. National geographic has renewed scripted anthology series genius for a third season and has revealed that iconic author mary shelley, best known for her gothic novel frankenstein, or the modern.
National geographic found its next genius and she comes from the literary world. National geographic is moving forward with a third season of its genius series, which will focus on frankenstein author mary shelley. Be the first who knows when genius season 3 release date is revealed. Official national geographic genius season 1, episode 7 chapter seven full episode s1e7. Track the current status of the 3rd season of genius below. The cable network announced genius is renewed for a third season, a week. With samantha colley, seth gabel, antonio banderas, clemence poesy.
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National geographics genius season 3 will be back in 2020 current show status. Just like last year, fans dont have to worry whether national geographic will cancel or renew genius for season three. Genius season 3, starring cynthia erivo as the legendary. Genius is an american television series of the national geographic television channel with biographical elements. In april 2018, national geographic renewed the series for a third season, which is set to follow the life of aretha franklin and will premiere late in 2020. Genius season 3 release date on national geographic. Season two of nat geo series to feature pablo picasso june 25, 2017. The upcoming third season of national geographic s scripted anthology series genius may be devoted to the queen of soul aretha franklin, who died in august at age 76.
The series has garnered plenty of attention for the network as its first scripted series, after having attracted the likes of geoffrey rush to play albert einstein in its first season. National geographics genius season 3 will be back in 2020. Genius renewed by nat geo, season 3 subject revealed. The network has tapped cynthia erivo to play aretha franklin in a third. A child prodigy, picasso was not satisfied imitating the masters. Nex season scheduled genius season 3 release date may 25, 2020 genius summary.
The series tells episodes from the life story of a real person known as a genius. A brilliant thinker, radical intellectual and protofeminist, mary shelley 17971851 brought to life one of the most enduring stories of the modern age while still a teenager. See the entire third season of the compelling show the story of god with morgan freeman that explores philosophically engaging questions in interesting and enlightening ways. National geographic has released the first teaser for season 3 of the biopic anthology genius, with erivo starring as legendary singer aretha franklin. National geographic showcases leading explorers, scientists, environmentalists, film makers and renowned photographers. Tv series genius season 1, 2 download full episodes 720p, 1080p. The first season is dedicated to the life of albert einstein. A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration. New york national geographic has found its next genius. When will genius season 3 premiere on national geographic.