An Optimist's Guide to the Planet
An Optimist's Guide to the Planet is a British-Canadian television documentary series, which premiered in 2024 on Crave and Bloomberg Television.[1] Hosted by actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the series features Coster-Waldau travelling around the world to interview and highlight people who are working on innovative new solutions to the issue of climate change.[2]
The series was produced by Cream Productions and Wildfire Television.[3] In March 2025, it was announced that a second season of the series will enter production in spring 2025.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2025 | Rob Stewart Award | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Philip Clarke, Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, David W. Brady, Kate Harrison Karman, Joe Derrick, Patrick Cameron | Won | [5] |
| Best Photography in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series | John Minh Tran | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series | Michael Bonini, Brian Eimer, Dylan Broda | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jesse Whittock, "Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Details His Attempts To Apply ‘Game Of Thrones’ Wisdom To Bloomberg’s ‘Optimist’s Guide To The Planet’; Watch Exclusive Clip". Deadline Hollywood, February 7, 2024.
- ^ Matt Donnelly, "Watch First Trailer for Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s Unscripted Series ‘An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet’". Variety, December 8, 2023.
- ^ Marlow Stern, "A ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Fights for Our Future". Rolling Stone, March 10, 2023.
- ^ Jesse Whittock, "An Optimist’s Guide To The Planet With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’ Lands Season 2; Cream Productions, Wildfire Television & Ill Kippers Aps Producing For Bloomberg". Deadline Hollywood, March 27, 2025.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "The Tragically Hip, Okurimono Lead Canadian Screen Award Documentary Nominees". Point of View, March 26, 2025.
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