NBC to Premiere 'The Americas,' a Nature Docuseries Narrated by Tom Hanks

The 10-part series, co-produced with the BBC, explores the diverse wildlife and landscapes of the Americas using groundbreaking footage captured over five years.

• The Americas, a 10-part nature documentary narrated by Tom Hanks, will debut on NBC with a two-hour premiere on February 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET.
• The series is a collaboration between NBCUniversal and BBC Studios, marking their first co-production in natural history programming.
• Filmed over five years and 180 expeditions, the series showcases the Americas' diverse ecosystems, featuring never-before-seen animal behaviors and new species discoveries.
• Each episode focuses on a specific region, including the Amazon, Andes, Atlantic Coast, and Patagonia, highlighting the continent's unique wildlife and environments.
• The series is executive-produced by Mike Gunton of BBC's Natural History Unit with music composed by Hans Zimmer, and it emphasizes authentic, CGI-free storytelling.

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