EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winnerMahershala Aliis to narrate a natural history series about chimpanzees forNetflix.
The series comes from director James Reed, who won an Oscar for co-directing NetflixsMy Octopus Teacher.
It is his latest chimp doc, having been responsible forRise of the Warrior Apesfor Discovery.
Chimp Empireexplores the world of the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered.
During the series, babies will grow, relationships will blossom, and leaders will rise and fall.
Reed will exec produce with Keo Films Matt Cole.
Callum Webster is series producer.
Chimp Empirewill premiere on April 19, coming just ahead of Earth Day.
