A new documentary series about World War II, involving Tom Hanks, has been announced. The series is reported to be a large-scale production, with some outlets describing it as a 20-part docuseries, and will feature new archival footage. The release date for the series, which is one of the largest documentaries in human history, has been set, although details about the exact nature of Tom Hanks' role, such as whether it is a sequel to a previous work, are not clear.