Antonio Banderas to Play Picasso in National Geographic's Genius Season 2

Antonio Banderas will portray Pablo Picasso in the second season of the anthology series Genius, premiering April 24 on National Geographic. Following the first season focused on Albert Einstein, the new installment shifts to the visual arts, exploring Picasso's life and creative evolution across ten episodes. Produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, the series delves into Picasso's artistic journey, his controversial relationships, and his creative process. Banderas, in the trailer, states: "The only way to be a true artist is to work day and night. Lose yourself completely in art." The series maintains its anthology format, covering both well-known and lesser-known encounters in Picasso's life.