Apple has shared the official trailer for 'Jane', a new 10 episode series that celebrates the life and legacy world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall.
Ava Louise Murchison ("Reacher") stars as Jane Garcia, a nine-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David, played by Mason Blomberg ("Shameless"), and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved."
The cast also includes Tamara Almeida ("Secrets at the Inn"), Dan Abramovici ("Wayne"), newcomer Jazz Allen and Sam Marra ("Stumptown"). Guest stars include Emmy Award winner Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds"), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee ("The Mandalorian"), Al Rodrigo ("Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"), Lucian-River Chauhan ("Encounter"), Samantha Walkes ("Orphan: First Kill"), Brian George ("The Neighborhood") and Academy Award nominee Graham Greene ("Dances with Wolves").
"I believe that stories have the power to inspire people to action. I am very hopeful that this series will encourage young people, their families and friends to help save animals around the world," said Dr. Goodall.
From Sinking Ship Entertainment, "Jane," a live action/CGI blended series, is created by company partner J.J. Johnson, who executive produced alongside Christin Simms, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop and the Jane Goodall Institute's Andria Teather. "Jane" marks the second Apple Original series produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment, joining acclaimed, Daytime Emmy Award-winning series "Ghostwriter."
Apple Original Series Soundtracks will release the "Jane" theme song, "One Step Closer," performed by Leona Lewis, with words and music by Diane Warren on April 7.
"Jane" premieres globally on Friday, April 14.
Take a look at the trailer below...
Ava Louise Murchison ("Reacher") stars as Jane Garcia, a nine-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David, played by Mason Blomberg ("Shameless"), and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved."
The cast also includes Tamara Almeida ("Secrets at the Inn"), Dan Abramovici ("Wayne"), newcomer Jazz Allen and Sam Marra ("Stumptown"). Guest stars include Emmy Award winner Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds"), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee ("The Mandalorian"), Al Rodrigo ("Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"), Lucian-River Chauhan ("Encounter"), Samantha Walkes ("Orphan: First Kill"), Brian George ("The Neighborhood") and Academy Award nominee Graham Greene ("Dances with Wolves").
"I believe that stories have the power to inspire people to action. I am very hopeful that this series will encourage young people, their families and friends to help save animals around the world," said Dr. Goodall.
From Sinking Ship Entertainment, "Jane," a live action/CGI blended series, is created by company partner J.J. Johnson, who executive produced alongside Christin Simms, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop and the Jane Goodall Institute's Andria Teather. "Jane" marks the second Apple Original series produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment, joining acclaimed, Daytime Emmy Award-winning series "Ghostwriter."
Apple Original Series Soundtracks will release the "Jane" theme song, "One Step Closer," performed by Leona Lewis, with words and music by Diane Warren on April 7.
"Jane" premieres globally on Friday, April 14.
Take a look at the trailer below...