Netflix has announced the renewal of its series ‘Ancient Apocalypse’ for a second season, with Graham Hancock returning as host and superstar Keanu Reeves joining the cast.
The new season will explore the Americas, delving into the mysteries of ancient civilizations and their possible connections to historical cataclysms, according to Deadline.
Netflix has also released an official clip to confirm the news on its social media channels.
In the upcoming season, Hancock, a British journalist and author, will investigate the evidence supporting his theory that a sophisticated civilization was lost during a series of catastrophic events that marked the end of the last Ice Age, roughly 12,800 to 11,600 years ago.
The episodes will take viewers to various locations across the Americas, including New Mexico, Peru and Brazil — areas that have been largely overlooked in archaeological research into human origins, Deadline reports.
Keanu ReevesKnown for his roles in ‘The Matrix’ and other major films, he will accompany Hancock throughout the series.
The actor is expected to share his insights on storytelling as a means of cultural preservation, adding a unique dimension to the exploration of these ancient mysteries.
While the first season of ‘Ancient Apocalypse’, which premiered in 2022, garnered positive ratings, it also faced criticism.
Arizona indigenous groups have expressed concerns about the filming of the second season in their region, according to Deadline.
Despite these issues, ITN Productions, which produces the series, has stated that filming locations were selected with editorial considerations in mind.
Hancock commented on the new season, stating: “Exploring the mysterious origins of civilization has been a passion of mine for many years. The Americas have remained largely unexplored in this context, and my purpose in the series is to examine compelling new evidence that I hope can spark healthy debate in the archaeological community,” Deadline reported.
Ian Russell, director of international programmes at ITN Productions, added: “Known as a disruptor who challenges traditional ideas about this period in history, Graham uses his skills as a journalist to speak to experts and indigenous communities to put his theory to the test.”
‘Ancient Apocalypse: The Americas’ will be executive produced by Bruce Kennedy and directed by Marc Tiley, with post-production by Ed Bengoa.
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