Prime Video has just released the highly anticipated first trailer for its adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic story in ‘Nautilus.’ This long-gestating live-action series promises to tell the captivating origin story of Captain Nemo, a character who begins as an Indian prince stripped of his royal heritage and family. As the plot unfolds, viewers will follow Nemo as he commandeers an advanced prototype submarine, embarking on a quest to exact revenge on the oppressive East India Mercantile Company while navigating the depths of the Indian Ocean.
Originally positioned with Disney+, ‘Nautilus’ has had an intriguing production journey, transitioning to AMC, and now Prime Video in the UK and Ireland, along with Stan in Australia. Reports last year indicated Disney was cutting ties with the project, leading to AMC’s subsequent acquisition. It’s worth noting that around this same period, Disney also opted not to continue with ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles,’ which found a new home at Roku.
The series boasts a talented cast, including Shazad Latif, Georgia Flood, Thierry Fremont, and Céline Menville, alongside notable guest appearances by Richard E Grant, Anna Torv, and Noah Taylor. Produced by Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand and Seven Stories’ Anand Tucker, ‘Nautilus’ is brought to life through the writing and executive production of James Dormer, with key contributions from executive producers Johanna Devereaux, Chris Loveall, Colleen Woodcock, and Daisy Gilbert. Cameron Welsh serves as a producer while Michael Matthews takes the reins as lead director, with Ben Lucas and Isabelle Sieb directing the later episodes.
As expectations build, fans are eager to see how this classic tale will unfold on screen.