Plus, the surprising things the cast learned about the real-life icons they played.

Macedon agreed, adding, “The intention of this series is not to be a Wikipedia piece.

We are hopefully deliberately entertaining our audience as we learn about these four people.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Martin Luther King Jr. in GENIUS: MLK/X.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Martin Luther King Jr. in ‘Genius: MLK/X’.Credit:Richard DuCree/National Geographic

And I highlight and underline in bold ‘people.’

They’re all civil rights icons.”

He continued, “And then, ultimately, that hope should allow us to become inspired and engaged.

Genius: MLK/X cast with the DDM Black Affinity moderator for a special screening and Q&A for the Nat Geo series.

Raphael Jackson Jr., Jayme Lawson, Aaron Pierre, moderator Quentin Washington, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Weruche Opia, and Damione Macedon.Jordan Provost

And ultimately, we can all impact change out here.”

Two new episodes ofGenius: MLK/Xwill be available weekly on National Geographic and Disney+ and Hulu throughout February.

Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King in GENIUS: MLK/X.

Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King in ‘Genius: MLK/X’.National Geographic/Richard DuCree

Malcolm X, played by Aaron Pierre, and Betty X, played by Jayme Lawson, in GENIUS: MLK/X

Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X and Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz in ‘Genius: MLK/Malcolm’.National Geographic/Richard DuCree