The Tom Hanks-narrated NBC pure historical past epic The Americas is coming to the BBC.
The present is made by the BBC Studios Pure Historical past Unit in affiliation with Common Tv Various Studio however, in contrast to many pure historical past epics, was not initially greenlit by the British broadcaster.
With music from Hans Zimmer, The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets and techniques, and fragilities of a supercontinent, utilizing cutting-edge expertise to uncover new behaviour and spotlight tales. 5 years within the making, and filmed over 180 expeditions, it heads to The Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, The Amazon, The Frozen North, The Gulf Coast, The Andes, The Caribbean, The West Coast and Patagonia.
The Americas is one among a variety of latest pure historical past epics to attract A-list expertise, with the likes of Paul Rudd and Benedict Cumberbatch additionally getting in on the act of late. Execs behind the present have beforehand stated they were seeking an “American model of David Attenborough” once they landed on Hanks.
The present will launch on NBC after which the BBC subsequent 12 months. First trailer was revealed a few weeks back.
Jo Lapping, Head of BBC Factual Acquisition stated: “The BBC is delighted to convey NBC’s outstanding nature epic The Americas to BBC One and iPlayer. From Northern Canada to Patagonia, the spectacular magnificence and variety of the American continents has been captured on this mesmerising sequence from a multi award-winning dream group; Tom Hanks, Hans Zimmer, BBC Studios Pure Historical past and Common Tv Various Studio.”
The Americas is government produced by Mike Gunton for BBC Studios Pure Historical past Unit. It’s offered by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
