Guy Pearce, Dominic West roped in for Michael Grandage's 'Genius'

Guy Pearce and Dominic West have been roped in Michael Grandage's debut movie 'Genius' along with Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney.

The story revolves around complex relationship between literary giant Thomas Wolfe played by Law and Scribner's iconic editor Max Perkins played by Firth, Deadline.com reported.

The movies is adapted by playwright and screenwriter John Logan, who is known for his work in Skyfall, The Aviator, Gladiator, from A. Scott Berg's book, Genius.

The movie will begin filming in October at Shepperton Studios and on location in the UK.