NBC to Debut Behind-the-Scenes Special of “The Americas,” An Epic Nature Series Hosted by Tom Hanks Will Premiere Sunday, April 20 @ 8PM ET/PT on NBC [VIDEO]

The special “The Making of ‘The Americas,'” airing on NBC on Sunday, April 20 @ 8PM ET/PT, will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at “The Americas,” which was filmed over five years across 180 expeditions in some of the most extreme locations on Earth.

Narrator Tom Hanks and the crew will reveal perils and breakthroughs behind the lens of this milestone nature series – trekking through corrosive waters 14,000 feet up in the Andes to film flamingos, weathering Amazonian lightning storms, forging bonds between a wild puma and its longtime cameraman, and pioneering cinematography from cameras mounted on the back of a whales. The special will explore the dedication, fieldcraft, humor, heart, and innovation that came together to create one of the most ambitious wildlife series ever produced.

	The Americas
	Network: NBCGenre: DocumentarySeasons: 1Episodes: 10
	Overview A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.