Greta Thunberg to Get BBC Studios TV Series About Her Life

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BBC Studios is making a TV show with 17-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg.

The project was announced at the BBC Showcase trade show on Monday. No network, release date or number of episodes have yet been set.

Here is the description for the series, which comes from the studio’s science unit.

“The series will follow Greta’s international crusade, which takes her to the front line of climate change in some of the most extraordinary places on earth, as she explores what actions could be taken to limit climate change and the damage it causes.

As she travels Greta meets not only leading scientists but political leaders and business heavyweights, exploring the scientific evidence with them and challenging them to change.

The films will also charts her own journey into adulthood as she continues to be confronted by the real world consequences of inaction; and will share some of the quiet moments as she writes the impactful speeches that are now broadcast and analysed around the world, as she lives a teenage life like no other.”

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Thunberg appeared in a video presentation last night at the 92nd Oscars, speaking on the power of documentaries. In the clip, she had a conversation with filmmaker David Attenborough, who she says inspired her to participate in climate-change advocacy.

“Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts and science behind this complex subject,” Rob Liddell, who will produce the series, said in a statement. “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet.”

12 Stars Who Snagged 2 Oscar Nominations for Acting in the Same Year (Photos)

1939: Fay Bainter

In 1938, Fay Bainter became the first performer to earn Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominations in the same year for "White Banners" and "Jezebel." She won for the latter, and was beaten in the lead category by her "Jezebel" co-star Bette Davis.
1942: Teresa Wright

History repeats itself: Wright wins in the supporting category for "Mrs. Miniver." But while her work as Mrs. Lou Gehrig in "Pride of the Yankees" was recognized, she lost to her "Mrs. Miniver" co-star Greer Garson for Best Actress.
1945: Barry Fitzgerald

Bizarrely, Fitzgerald was nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for "Going My Way." He won in the latter category, while co-star Bing Crosby took home the top prize.
1983: Jessica Lange

Once again, Jessica Lange won in the supporting category, for "Tootsie," but lost her Best Actress bid for "Frances" to Meryl Streep for "Sophie's Choice."
1989: Sigourney Weaver

For the first time, douple-dipping came up blank. Sigourney Weaver landed a Best Actress nomination playing Dian Fossey in "Gorillas in the Mist" (but lost to Jodie Foster in "The Accused") and a Supporting Actress nod for the boss in "Working Girl" (but lost to Geena Davis in "The Accidental Tourist").
1993: Al Pacino

Pacino won his first Oscar for his lead role in "Scent of a Woman," but he also snagged a supporting nomination for "Glengarry Glen Ross" (where he lost to Gene Hackman for "Unforgiven").
1994: Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter was one of two actresses to double up in 1994, winning Best Actress for "The Piano" -- while her supporting nomination for "The Firm" was overshadowed by her "Piano" co-star Anna Paquin.
1994: Emma Thompson

The British actress was recognized for both "The Remains of the Day" and "In the Name of the Father" -- but lost to the duo from "The Piano."
2003: Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore managed a two-fer for Todd Haynes' period drama "Far From Heaven" (losing to Nicole Kidman for "The Hours") and for her supporting turn in "The Hours" (losing to Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Chicago").
2004: Jamie Foxx

The comedic actor won Best Actor for the Ray Charles biopic "Ray," and also managed a supporting nomination for "Collateral" -- though Morgan Freeman took home the trophy for "Million Dollar Baby."
2008: Cate Blanchett

The Australian actress went home empty-handed despite a Best Actress nomination for "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" (Marion Cotillard won for "La Vie en Rose") and a Supporting Actress nod for her version of Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There" (Tilda Swinton won for "Michael Clayton").
2020: Scarlett Johansson

The actress went 0 for 2 despite being recognized for her lead role in Noah Baumbach's "Marriage Story" (where she lost to Renée Zellweger for "Judy") as well as her supporting turn as a WWII-era German mother in "Jojo Rabbit" (where she lost to "Marriage Story" co-star Laura Dern).