Captain Nemo Will Be Played by Shazad Latif in Disney's NAUTILUS Live-Action Adventure Series

Disney has announced that Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) is set to play the iconic role of Captain Nemo in the upcoming live-action adventure series Nautilus. The series will give us the untold story origin story of Captain Nemo, from Jules Verne’s classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. 

Captain Nemo is an “enigmatic Indian prince who steals a fantastical submarine from the East India Company and sets sail in search of adventure under the sea.” That submarine is the legendary Nautilus. Here’s the synopsis:

Set to give the famed 19th century novel a new spin, telling the origin story of Captain Nemo and his legendary submarine, the Nautilus. 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 that 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.

Here is what executive producer Joanna Devereaux previously had to say about Nautilus:

“Jules Verne’s story is a beloved classic all around the world. 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 onscreen characters. The series will be breathtaking, action-packed and a huge amount of fun.”

Michael Matthews is set to direct the epic 10-part series, and James Dormer is on board to executive produce and write the series, with Seven Stories and Moonriver TV producing.

Production on the show starts next month in Australia. I’m a huge fan of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and I’m pretty excited for this Captain Nemo origin story.