Director Michael Paul Stephenson talks about documenting the hunt for the dreaded insect.
The hornets threatened the local bee population and inspired countless headlines around the globe.
The odds are slim!
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It felt like it was an impossible mission.
“I brought live murder hornets home one night in a container, so my kids could see them.
Stephenson’s previous documentaries have covered subjects related to the horror genre.
Indeed, the director admits he has no science background at all.
“Not a smidge,” he says.
“I don’t know if I had ever even uttered the word ‘entomologist.’
I mean, if we lose our honey bees, it’s a big deal.”
So, where does the country stand now murder hornets-wise?
“It’s yet to be determined if any of these nests or hornets made it through winter.
It’s going to be interesting to see what happens.
It could be really serious.
Attack of the Murder Hornetspremieres on Discovery+ Feb. 20.
Exclusively watch the documentary’s new trailer, below.
