See Genius: MLK/X actors next to real people they're playing: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, more

In Genius

Disney+ and National Geographic have announced the leads for Genius: MLK/X, the fourth installment of the anthology series centered on untold stories of some of the world's most brilliant innovators. Season 4 will chronicle the "formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies, and key personal relationships of" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. While King fought for racial equality through nonviolent protest, Malcolm X argued forcefully for Black empowerment and self-determination.

Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre, Weruche Opia, and Jayme Lawson will headline the new season, and Raphael Jackson Jr. and Damione Macedon will serve as showrunners. Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood will executive-produce alongside Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Channing Godfrey Peoples, who will also direct.

Read on to see photos of the lead actors alongside who they'll be playing.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Martin Luther King Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr., who recently starred in The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Elvis, will portray Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X

Aaron Pierre, who starred in The Underground Railroad and will appear in the upcoming Blade film, will portray Malcolm X.

Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King

Weruche Opia, who starred opposite Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You, will portray King's wife, Coretta Scott King.

Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz

Jayme Lawson, who starred in The Batman and the recent box office success The Woman King, will portray Malcolm X's wife, Betty Shabazz.