“The life story of Pablo Picasso has long since fascinated me and I have so much respect for this man, who also comes from my birthplace Málaga,” said Banderas.
Antonio Banderas will star as the legendary painter in Genius’ second season.
Banderas was previously set to play Picasso in the film 33 Dias, but the movie never got made.
Genius’ first season focused on Albert Einstein and netted Nat Geo 10 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Lead Actor in a Limited Series for star Geoffrey Rush.