Will Smith's latest adventure takes him to some of the world's most unforgiving environments in National Geographic's new seven-part travel series "Pole to Pole". The West Philly native, known for his charismatic on-screen presence, will be traversing all seven continents over 100 days, starting from the icy South Pole and culminating at the frigid North Pole.
Throughout his journey, Smith will be guided by experts in various fields, including scientists, linguists, Indigenous people, and explorers. Together, they'll venture into uncharted territories that pose extreme challenges in the name of science. In Bhutan, he'll climb to a village with an altitude of 13,000 feet. In Ecuador, he'll catch a massive green anaconda and collect one of its scales to measure pollutants in the water.
One of the most unconventional experiences for Smith will be milking a tarantula in a cave network to retrieve venom for medical applications. The actor has long been afraid of spiders, making this encounter particularly daunting. However, the potential health benefits of the venom make it an intriguing endeavor.
The series also delves into life's biggest questions, exploring what makes people happy and how communities can thrive in even the harshest environments. Smith reflects on his experiences, stating, "Looking around, there's no cars, no phones, no sounds, only the noise that you're making." He continues, "It's like I can be me. Somebody who's actually flawed and scared."
Traveling to the polar regions has not only broadened Smith's perspective on the planet but also his understanding of himself. The documentary series, which premieres on January 13th, will challenge viewers to rethink their relationship with the world around them.
The "Pole to Pole" docuseries will air on National Geographic and stream on Hulu and Disney+ a day later.
Throughout his journey, Smith will be guided by experts in various fields, including scientists, linguists, Indigenous people, and explorers. Together, they'll venture into uncharted territories that pose extreme challenges in the name of science. In Bhutan, he'll climb to a village with an altitude of 13,000 feet. In Ecuador, he'll catch a massive green anaconda and collect one of its scales to measure pollutants in the water.
One of the most unconventional experiences for Smith will be milking a tarantula in a cave network to retrieve venom for medical applications. The actor has long been afraid of spiders, making this encounter particularly daunting. However, the potential health benefits of the venom make it an intriguing endeavor.
The series also delves into life's biggest questions, exploring what makes people happy and how communities can thrive in even the harshest environments. Smith reflects on his experiences, stating, "Looking around, there's no cars, no phones, no sounds, only the noise that you're making." He continues, "It's like I can be me. Somebody who's actually flawed and scared."
Traveling to the polar regions has not only broadened Smith's perspective on the planet but also his understanding of himself. The documentary series, which premieres on January 13th, will challenge viewers to rethink their relationship with the world around them.
The "Pole to Pole" docuseries will air on National Geographic and stream on Hulu and Disney+ a day later.
... like, i get it he wants to help ppl & all but 100 days of freezing his buns off seems kinda excessive 
also, milking tarantulas? dude's always been afraid of them 
what was he thinking? and the more i read about it, the more i'm just curious if this is gonna be some feel-good documentary or not 
! I love how he's not just exploring new places but also learning from experts and locals. that tarantula milking thing tho 
, I wouldn't dare try that out! But it's amazing that the venom could help with medical applications.
. Will reflects on how being in harsh environments makes him realize he's flawed and scared, like we all are 
. It's inspiring to see someone use their platform to challenge our perspectives on the world.
. But what really gets me excited is the mental health aspect of it all... have you ever felt totally disconnected from the world like Will does in Bhutan? Like, a true sense of solitude where you can just be yourself without distractions? It's like, a breath of fresh air, man 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to trek through treacherous terrain and face their fears? 
But seriously, the more I think about it, the more I realize that's exactly what we need right now – people pushing boundaries and challenging our perspectives on life and the planet 
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), and I gotta say, his growth as an individual is fascinating to watch. The way he reflects on his experiences and shares his insights is so raw and relatable 
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i'm low-key stoked about it, but also kinda annoyed that they didn't format it with more headings and subheadings lol it's like 100 days of him trekking across the world and they couldn't even get a decent layout going for the promo 
seriously though, it looks super interesting and i love how he's trying to find his inner self in these extreme environments 
Also, I'm not buying into this "it's gonna make us happy and fulfilled" vibe... I mean, have you seen the state of our planet? 
. And what's up with the whole "finding himself" vibe? He's still gonna be Will Smith, superstar actor 
. The fact that he's afraid of spiders makes it even more cringeworthy 
. I mean, can't they just have him explore some nice beaches or something instead?
. But seriously, exploring the world's most extreme environments in search of answers about life & happiness? That's some deep stuff 
. Can't wait for the series to drop on Jan 13th! 
he's always been an adventurous dude, but this takes the cake 
scientists and Indigenous people working together? 
and I love how the show explores happiness & community 
let's spread positivity & appreciate our beautiful planet 
. He's not just learning about science and stuff, but also trying to find himself and figure out what makes people happy 
. I mean, Will Smith's all right, but 100 days of trekking through the world's most extreme environments? That sounds like a real endurance test... for his publicist 
I hope the scientists and experts are doing most of the heavy lifting. 
. I can relate to his fear of spiders - who wouldn't want to avoid milking tarantulas? 
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i love how it's not just about exploring the poles but also delving into humanity and community and all the questions we have about life 