About One Strange Rock

One Strange Rock is a thrilling, comprehensive documentation of life on Earth as seen from space. Released in 2018, this American television documentary series explores the fragility and wonder of our planet, one of the most peculiar, unique places in the universe. The series is hosted by actor Will Smith, narrated by a team of astronauts, and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.

Making / Production

One Strange Rock, a National Geography series, was produced by Protozoa Pictures and Nutopia with Darren Aronofsky and Jane Root as its executive producers. The production involved a huge scale shooting in 45 different countries, 6 continents and outer space, making it one of the most ambitious documentaries to have ever been produced.

Actors

• Will Smith: As the series host, Smith brings charisma, humor, and passion to his role, crafting a compelling narrative about our planet's complex ecosystems.
• Chris Hadfield: The famed Canadian astronaut played a major role in the series, sharing his unique experiences and insights about life in space and how it's shaped his view of Earth.
• Peggy Whitson: A NASA astronaut, Whitson brings to life her experiences aboard the International Space Station in the series, revealing a different perspective of Earth's beauty.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed in 139 locations around the world, including remote areas like Mount Everest and the bottom of the ocean.
• One Strange Rock includes real images from space, taken by astronauts from their missions.
• The series makes use of the latest shooting technology to capture spectacular high-definition images of Earth.

Awards

One Strange Rock has been critically praised for its unique storytelling, stunning visuals, and insightful perspective. It was nominated for the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series in 2018.

Quotes

• "Seeing the Earth from space changes your perspective. It makes you appreciate how strange and beautiful our planet is." - Chris Hadfield
• "One Strange Rock is a love letter to Earth." - Darren Aronofsky

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for One Strange Rock was composed by Daniel Pemberton, whose credits include Steve Jobs and The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
• The show's music is sweeping and epic in nature, meant to mirror the grand scale of the universe it's exploring.