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 Different Studio however, not like 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 considered one of plenty of current 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 mentioned they had been in search of an “American model of David Attenborough” after they landed on Hanks.
The present will launch on NBC after which the BBC subsequent yr. First trailer was revealed a number of weeks again.
Jo Lapping, Head of BBC Factual Acquisition mentioned: “The BBC is delighted to convey NBC’s exceptional 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 collection from a multi award-winning dream workforce; Tom Hanks, Hans Zimmer, BBC Studios Pure Historical past and Common Tv Different Studio.”
The Americas is govt produced by Mike Gunton for BBC Studios Pure Historical past Unit. It’s bought by NBCUniversal International TV Distribution.
