Exclusive: Bodyguard Star Keeley Hawes is set to lend her voice to the narration Airbornea four-part series from UK-based Humble Bee Films, for Love Nature and Sky Nature.
The hour-long series promises “a stunning and evocative adventure in a diverse and fascinating world of creatures that fly, glide and leap through the air.” It follows a variety of charismatic creatures through their trials and triumphs. From great soaring condors to leaping lemurs, from slithering squirrels to beautiful bumblebee orchids – the series reveals unexpected and fascinating stories about animals that defy gravity and control the air around them in extraordinary ways.
Airborneproduced by Humble Bee Films, will premiere on 22 December on Sky Nature in the UK, Ireland and Italy and will be released on Love Nature. All over the world.
“We are thrilled to have Keeley Hawes on board to add her voice to the beautiful cinematography Airborne“The production team has crafted an amazing series that brings new perspectives to the lives of animals in the air,” says Allison Barratt, Senior Vice President and Head of Content at Love Nature. We are thrilled to bring this engaging series to audiences around the world.”
The series is produced by Charlotte Cross and Stephen Dunleavy at Humble Bee Films. Katherine Taylor and Gilbert Vanore are executive producers of Sky Nature, and James Manful executive produces the series on behalf of Love Nature. Blue Ant Studios oversees pre-sales and licensing outside of operating territories.
“We are thrilled to be working with Keeley Hawes. Her voice brings warmth and wonder to the incredible stories of our airborne creatures, helping to create a truly remarkable series,” says Stephen Dunleavy, CEO of Humble Bee Films.
Hawes can most recently be seen in scoop, Netflix film recounting Prince Andrew's humbling BBC interview, and in Orphan Black: Echoes For AMC and ITVX. Her upcoming projects include: Miss Austen For BBC1 and killer For Amazon Prime. She was nominated for three BAFTA Awards for her appearance Mrs. Wilson (2018), Line of duty (2014-2018) And for the leading role of Julia Montagu in the Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated series directed by Jed Mercurio. Bodyguard (2018).
