The series will be breathtaking, action-packed and a huge amount of fun.” “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. “Jules Verne’s story is a beloved classic all around the world,” said Johanna Devereaux, director of scripted original content for Disney+. RELATED: 'Behind the Attraction' Docuseries Announces Remaining Five Episodes on Disney+ The series will see Nemo battling foes and discovering “magical underwater worlds” with his ragtag crew aboard the Nautilus, surely proving to be an adventure worthy of the storybooks. Written and executive produced by James Dormer, Nautilus will follow Captain Nemo in his youth, as an 'Indian prince robbed of his birthright and family,' who is a prisoner of the East India Company - the very same company hellbent on destroying Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean - and is determined to right the wrong that stole his life from him.

banners Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, the series will follow the infamous Captain Nemo and his rise to power, detailing just how he came to own his legendary submarine, The Nautilus, and what adventures he embarks on before Verne’s novel begins. Unveiled at the Edinburgh TV Festival, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Disney has announced a prequel series to the famed Jules Verne tale, titled Nautilus. Alongside their already full slate of new adventures, Disney+ is taking us 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

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