James Reed, director of "My Octopus Teacher," partners with Underdog Films and Teton Ridge Entertainment to create a docuseries about de-extinction company Colossal.

Oscar-winning nature documentarian James Reed, director of "My Octopus Teacher," is set to create a docuseries about de-extinction company Colossal, in partnership with Underdog Films and Teton Ridge Entertainment. The series will have behind-the-scenes access to Colossal's work on ancient DNA and genetic engineering, as well as exploring the company's conservation technologies that focus on protecting endangered species and reversing extinction.