Keeley Hawes To Narrate Nature Docuseries ‘Airborne’ For Love Nature & Sky Nature

EXCLUSIVE: Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes is set to lend her voice to narrate Airborne, a four-part tentpole series from UK-based Humble Bee Films, for Love Nature and Sky Nature.

The hourlong series promises “an astonishing and revelatory adventure into the wonderfully diverse world of creatures that fly, glide and leap through the air.” It follows a diverse array of charismatic creatures through their trials and triumphs. From great soaring condors to leaping lemurs, and from gliding squirrels to beautifully buzzing orchid bees —the series reveals unexpected and fascinating stories of animals who defy gravity and master the air around them in extraordinary ways. 

Airborne, produced by Humble Bee Films, premieres December 22 on Sky Nature in the UK, Ireland and Italy and will roll out on Love Nature around the world.

“We’re thrilled to have Keeley Hawes on board to add her voice to the beautiful cinematography in Airborne.” says Alison Barrat, SVP, Head of Content, Love Nature. “The production team have crafted a stunning series that features new perspectives of animals’ lives in the air. We’re delighted to bring this captivating series to audiences around the world ”

The series is executive produced by Charlotte Crosse and Stephen Dunleavy at Humble Bee Films. Kathryn Taylor and Gilberte Phanor are the executive producers for Sky Nature, and James Manfull executive produces the series on behalf of Love Nature. Blue Ant Studios oversees pre-sales and licensing outside of commissioning territories.

“We are so pleased 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 uplifting series,” says Stephen Dunleavy, CEO Humble Bee Films.

Hawes most recently can be seen in Scoop, the Netflix film chronicling Prince Andrew‘s humbling interview on the BBC, and in Orphan Black: Echoes for AMC and ITVX. her upcoming projects include Miss Austen for BBC1, and The Assassin for Amazon Prime. She has been nominated for three BAFTAs for her appearances in Mrs. Wilson (2018), Line of Duty (2014-2018) and for the leading role of Julia Montague in Jed Mercurio’s Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated series Bodyguard (2018).

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