Tom Hanks will be narrator of new documentary series about World War II

After starring in several films with this theme, actor Tom Hanks, 69, will debut as the narrator of a documentary series about the Second World War. Aired by the History Channel, "Second World War with Tom Hanks" will have 20 episodes, with the historical reconstruction of the period through never-before-seen records. The production connects scenes filmed during the conflict with testimonies from experts, building a deeper story.

Tom Hanks also serves as producer of the series, considering his professional career marked by roles that portray the period from different perspectives. The actor was in emblematic productions such as "Saving Private Ryan" (1998), "Brothers of War" (2001), "The Pacific" (2010), "Greyhound: In the Crosshairs" (2020) and "Masters of the Air" (2024).

The series will comprehensively address the global conflict, from the rise of Nazism and Japanese expansionism to the fall of the Axis powers. Emblematic conflicts and days will be highlighted, such as Pearl Harbor, the Guadalcanal campaign, Stalingrad, D-Day with the invasion of Normandy, the final offensive on Berlin and the nuclear outcome in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

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The difference will be the exploration of human and economic aspects as consequences of the war. The industrial and technological power of countries, as well as the horrors of the Holocaust, will be highlighted as factors that impacted the lives of millions of people around the world.

"When I was a child, each of the adults who cared for me had a view of war that was similar to the way someone would talk about a great plague or a great flood," Hanks said. "Their lives were divided into three parts: before the war, after the war and during the war." The actor also reflects on the importance of knowing history to guarantee basic rights and equality today.

"The world is a better place when all its citizens are considered holders of certain inalienable rights. This idea was what guided half the world who decided to confront those who wanted to impose domination and the loss of basic freedoms", he argued.

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Source: CNN