Grant X is a real person portrayed by Quentin Plair in the TV series Genius (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled MLK/X: Watch the Throne (season 4), they were 35 years old.
They appear in 4 episodes out of a total of 36 aired so far
Episodes4
MLK/X: Watch the Throne
episode S4.E4 february 2024After surviving an attempt on his life, Martin Luther King Jr. struggles with fear while leading the civil rights movement. Malcolm X promotes the Nation of Islam through a documentary, but faces repercussions.MLK/X: The American Promise
episode S4.E6 february 2024Martin attempts the March on Washington to force the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Finding the right words to unite the country proves difficult. When the Nation nearly suspends Malcolm, he re-evaluates his relationship with Elijah.MLK/X: The Sword and the Shield
episode S4.E7 february 2024Malcolm exits the Nation of Islam after painful betrayals and continuing deceits. His public dissent strains relations. Passing of Civil Rights Act lifts Martin's spirit before encounter with Malcolm.MLK/X: Can You Imagine
episode S4.E8 february 2024Malcolm X makes provisions for family, contacts siblings, and criticizes the Nation of Islam's path. His assassination moves Martin Luther King Jr. to publicly oppose the Vietnam War. Memphis mourns a tragedy.
- MLK/X: Watch the Throne
- MLK/X: The American Promise
- MLK/X: The Sword and the Shield
- MLK/X: Can You Imagine