Why Tom Hanks Wished to Be on ‘Entrance Line’ of ‘The Americas’ (Unique)

Tom Hanks is able to assist shine a light-weight on Earth’s pure magnificence by way of The Americas.

PEOPLE has an unique first look on the upcoming 10-part nature documentary collection narrated by the actor, 68, showcasing “the wonders, secrets and techniques, and fragilities of the world’s solely supercontinent,” a synopsis explains.

The collection, filmed over 5 years and 180 expeditions, is split into hour-long episodes that study totally different terrain throughout the Americas, together with the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast, and Patagonia.

“It is an hour of discovery. You may be enthralled, enlightened, educated and — foremost — entertained,” Hanks tells PEOPLE in regards to the present that guarantees to “ship exceptional world firsts,” together with “new species, new intimate courtship, dramatic deep sea looking and a few of nature’s strangest tales.”

Hanks tells PEOPLE that the present is particular as a result of it comprises “no CGI,” noting, “Nothing in right here has been created contained in the magic of the digicam, completely nothing in any respect.”

“That is TV at its very best, as a result of — primary — you may’t make these things up. It is the reality. It is actual,” he additional provides.

The Right here star says that the very best half in regards to the present, which options extraordinary animals, together with a wandering salamander, is the chance to observe “creatures of all ages enjoying.”

“That is my favourite a part of The Americas — seeing how usually all creatures nice and small play, occupy their time, hold themselves entertained. Carefree children — cubs, otters, pups, chicks, owls — studying how one can do no matter they do for the primary time,” he says. “It looks as if all of creation seeks some type of contact, affection, and togetherness that’s undeniably part of their conduct.”

The chance to focus on them is one thing Hanks couldn’t move out on.

“I knew that I’d be studying an terrible lot. I wished to be on the entrance line. I really feel fortunate to be part of this extraordinary venture – of capturing one thing that’s so actual that it is irrefutable to anyone who watches it. And it is simply wonderful to be part of that,” he provides.

Along with being narrated by Hanks, the collection is government produced by Mike Gunton, with music by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer.

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The Americas premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.