Sir David Attenborough has vowed to “venture even further” and uncover more life species that is “more precious than we ever realised” in his upcoming documentary Blue Planet III. The broadcaster, who celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year, narrates the BBC natural history series examining life in the ocean depths.
A Journey 25 Years in the Making
The third instalment took almost four years to produce and arrives approximately 25 years after the original series first aired. In the newly released extended trailer, Sir David said: “Twenty-five years ago, in the Blue Planet, we began a journey beneath the waves. Now, in this new series, we venture even further.
“We will uncover life that is more surprising, more intelligent, and even more precious than we ever realised. We will discover the extraordinary relationship we have with the ocean. One that has never been more important to understand.”
Proud and Delighted
Sir David expressed that he was “proud and delighted” to be involved with the eagerly awaited series. During a recorded message at the series' launch event, Sir David added: “Twenty-five years ago, when I narrated the first Blue Planet series it didn't occur to me that I would be narrating a third series in my centennial year.
“The ocean is an endlessly fascinating place. In these new programmes we uncover a further wonderful array of underwater life, which is more surprising, more sophisticated and even more important than we ever realised.”
Music and Message
The new series features an original score from Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers Music, alongside an original song, Into The Deep (Seas Cry) co-written by Jade, which appears in the trailer. Zimmer, who also scored Blue Planet II, said the series was the “most important work” he has ever done.
He said: “I've worked on a lot of films throughout my career, but nothing affects humanity, our world and our planet as much as the work being done by the Natural History Unit in Bristol.
“I think everybody who comes to Blue Planet comes to it with the knowledge that it is something that changes the world by making you fall in love with the world. It's not something where you're being lectured or cajoled about things but it's something that just shows you how spectacular and beautiful our world truly is and how we need to preserve it and how we need to love it and how whatever we love we need to treat with great kindness and great respect.”
Jade Thirlwall, best known as a member of pop group Little Mix, revealed she was a “huge fan” of the franchise and hailed Sir David as “a true hero” of hers. She said: “Being part of Blue Planet III in this way feels incredibly special and a real privilege.
“I'm so proud of Into The Deep (Seas Cry) and it was amazing to create it with Hans Zimmer and his team. I can't wait for people to hear it and see the beautifully moving new trailer.”
The six-part Blue Planet III series is set to air on the BBC later this autumn.
