Trivia
Genius
Directed by Michael Grandage · starring Maddie Rice, Colin Firth and Jude Law
- 5 facts
- 2016
Genius: trivia
All 5 facts
- 1
National Book Award
A. Scott Berg's biography 'Max Perkins: Editor of Genius', on which the film is based, won the National Book Award, upon the publication in 1978.
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Jude Law's preparation
In preparation for his part, Jude Law visited the The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Wolfe's hometown Asheville, NC.
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Michael Grandage
Michael Grandage's debut as director of a feature film.
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Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender was cast as Thomas Wolfe but after the film was delayed, it caused scheduling conflicts and Fassbender dropped out. Jude Law later replaced him.
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15 years
The movie has been in development for 15 years, according to screenwriter John Logan, who first read the novel in 1983.