Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok discuss their filming experiences and challenges in retelling this epic true story of Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa from Nepal becoming the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest (29,035‑feet).
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay was at the heart of the successful British Everest expedition as leader of the Sherpas whose hard work brought victory and as one of the two lead climbers to reach the top. But behind Tenzing's radiant smile is an untold story of courage, tragedy, and ambition, of a man who overcame incredible odds just to reach the bottom of the mountain. Born in a sacred Tibetan valley in the shadow of Everest, Tenzing's long journey led him from life as an illiterate yak herder to become the friend of Nehru, feted by monarchs and presidents all over the world.
Filmed at Mount Everest, Nepal. Tenzig is released on AppleTV on the 16th October 2026.
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Reported as a news article on UK TV : ITV News (14-10-2026)