Tom Hanks has dubbed himself "the greatest dinner companion there can possibly be," thanks to the treasure trove of nature factoids he learned while narrating The Americas. The Oscar-winning actor known for such beloved classics as Forrest Gump,

Discover the wonders, secrets and fragilities of wildlife in the Americas in a new documentary series, narrated by Tom Hanks and featuring music by Hans Zimmer. Filmed over five years and 180 expeditions.

Tom Hanks sits down with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie to talk about the new nature documentary series that he narrates called “The Americas” that took half a decade and 180 expeditions to capture the footage.