Say hello to Einstein. National Geographic Channel has released a first look at the upcoming TV series Genius, Deadline reports.

Based on the biography by Walter Isaacson, season one of the anthology drama chronicles the personal and professional life of Albert Einstein. Geoffrey Rush (pictured, left) will play the scientist in his older age while Johnny Flynn (pictured, right) will portray him in his younger days. The cast also includes Emily Watson, Michael McElhatton, Seth Gabel, Samantha Colley, Richard Topol, and Vincent Kartheiser.

Genius is slated to debut in 2017.

What do you think? Are you interested in Albert Einstein? Will you watch Genius?