John Boyega & Lupita Nyong’o To Narrate Natural History Series, 'Serengeti'

Discovery and BBC Studios have a new natural history series coming, and they’re getting two powerhouse actors of African descent to lend their voices. The series, Serengeti, is set to have Star Wars’ John Boyega and Black Panther‘s Lupita Nyong’o narrating.

The six-part series will, in intimate detail, document some of African wildlife’s most iconic animals, and it will also bring to life the challenges and experiences facing some of the Serengeti’s most well-known species.

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According to Deadline, it will follow the interconnected stories of a cast of savannah animals over one year:

“From warthogs to lions, mongoose to cheetahs, a cast of our favourite African animal characters will be filmed closer and more intimately than ever before, using groundbreaking filming techniques and pioneering technology, including drone technology and the use of multiple stabilised camera systems.

With unique access to a pristine and unspoilt corner of the Serengeti, the series captures the high drama of the daily lives of the area’s distinctive wildlife up close, joining them in the emotional moments they face at key points in their lives, in their natural habitat.”

John Boyega will narrate the British version, while Lupita will narrate the US version. The series will be produced by American Idol creator, Simon Fuller, and it will be directed by Emmy-winning wildlife filmmaker, John Downer.

Serengeti will premiere later this year.