'Genius' trivia and fun facts

Michael Grandage

Michael Grandage's debut as director of a feature film.

15 years

The movie has been in development for 15 years, according to screenwriter John Logan, who first read the novel in 1983.

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.

Jude Law's preparation

In preparation for his part, Jude Law visited the The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Wolfe's hometown Asheville, NC.

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.