Tom Hanks’ Initially Rejected History Epic ‘The Americas’ to air
The creation process was spread over a period of five years through 180 expeditions
The natural history epic The Americas narrated by veteran Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is set to make its way to BBC.
Created by the Natural History Unit of BBC Studios, the show was not approved by BBC in the beginning.
The Americas boasts music from Hans Zimmer as it utilizes futuristic technology to unveil the hidden secrets, wonders and weaknesses of the supercontinent.
The creation process was spread over a period of five years through 180 expeditions which included trips to Mexico, The Gulf Coast, Wild West, The Frozen North, The Caribbean, The Atlantic Coast, Patagonia, The Amazon, The Andes and The West Coast.
Tom Hanks’ narration in The Americas is far from a rarity as other Hollywood stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Rudd have also participated in similar projects.
In the search for the “American version of David Attenborough”, the studio executives landed on Hanks.
With the trailer being released a few weeks earlier, it is confirmed to be releasing first on NBC and then BBC.
According to the Head of BBC Factual Acquisition, Jo Lapping: “The BBC is delighted to bring NBC’s remarkable nature epic The Americas to BBC One and iPlayer. From Northern Canada to Patagonia, the spectacular beauty and diversity of the American continents has been captured in this mesmerising series from a multi award-winning dream team; Tom Hanks, Hans Zimmer, BBC Studios Natural History and Universal Television Alternative Studio.”
Mike Gunton will be the executive producer for The Americas and it will be sold by NBC Universal Global TV Distribution.
