National Geographic has tapped actress Allison Janney to narrate its upcoming documentary special “Expedition Amelia,” the network exclusively told TheWrap.
“I’m thrilled to team up with National Geographic to help tell this story of one of history’s bravest and most influential women,” said Janney. “Earhart’s story of going against all odds to pursue her dream is just as inspirational today as it was over 80 years ago, and this story sheds new light on her life, her challenges, her triumphs and her lasting legacy as an adventurer and pioneer.”
The special follows Nat Geo explorer Dr. Robert Ballard — known for finding the Titanic in 1985 — as he embarks on an expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s airplane, which has been missing since the aviator disappeared during an attempt to fly around the world at the equator in 1937. The special was first announced in July at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.
“I’m thrilled to team up with National Geographic to help tell this story of one of history’s bravest and most influential women,” said Janney. “Earhart’s story of going against all odds to pursue her dream is just as inspirational today as it was over 80 years ago, and this story sheds new light on her life, her challenges, her triumphs and her lasting legacy as an adventurer and pioneer.”
The special follows Nat Geo explorer Dr. Robert Ballard — known for finding the Titanic in 1985 — as he embarks on an expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s airplane, which has been missing since the aviator disappeared during an attempt to fly around the world at the equator in 1937. The special was first announced in July at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.
- 10/8/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
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