by Thinus Ferreira
Disney+ has commissioned a 10-episode, live-action drama series Nautilus, with the Captain Nemo origin story that is based on Jules Verne's classic 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea underwater adventure in his fantastic submarine.
Nautilus is produced by Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, owned by All3Media, in the United Kingdom with filming that will start in early-2022.
"An Indian prince robbed of his birthright and family, a prisoner of the East India Company and a man bent on revenge against the forces which have taken everything from him, Nemo set sail with his ragtag crew on board the awe-inspiring vessel, battling foes and discovering magical underwater worlds," is how Disney describes Nautilus.
Nautilus is written and executive produced by James Dormer, and executive produced by Johanna Devereaux, director of scripted original content for Disney+ for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
"Jules Verne’s story is a beloved classic all around the world," says Johanna Devereaux.
"It's a huge privilege to bring the Nautilus and her crew to life again in such a bold, exciting way, with a diverse team of creative talent and on-screen characters. The series will be breathtaking, action-packed and a huge amount of fun."
Disney plans to launch its Disney+ video streaming service in South Africa from around June 2022.
