Disney+ Gives Series Order to NAUTILUS, A Prequel Story to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

TV Streaming Nautilus Disney+ about 3 years agoby Billy Fisher

Disney+ announced recently that they will be developing a 10 episode prequel series to the Jules Verne classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The series has been dubbed Nautilus, based on the name of the futuristic underwater craft used by the Captain Nemo and his crew.

Here is the series 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.

Since its release, Disney+ has brought us some amazing content and it appears that they are not slowing down. This kind of story sounds like it will fit in well with the slate of series that D+ has been rolling out up until now. Filming of the series will start early next year. There is no release date as of yet, but this is definitely something that I am going to be checking out because it has a bigger impact than I initially thought.

Here is what executive producer Joanna Devereaux had to say about bringing, what can only be, an instant classic to the masses:

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

This is a huge step forward for the literary world. I am huge fan of anything that gets the people reading. If something is coming out to the big or small screen that is an adaptation of a story, I make sure to put the work in and enjoy it in all mediums. I hope this inspires more to pick up a book/audiobook/kindle and truly enjoy a classic story.

Is this something that you are willing to check out? Let us know what you think.

Source: THR