Nautilus (TV series)
Nautilus is an unaired British ten-episode adventure drama television series created by James Dormer.[1]
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Created by | James Dormer |
Based on | Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne |
Directed by | Michael Matthews |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Producer | Cameron Welsh |
Production location | Gold Coast, Queensland |
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In August 2023, after filming was complete, it was announced Disney+ would not release the series.[2] According to Guardian Australia, post-production on Nautilus will continue as the creators search for a new platform.[3]
Cast and characters
- Shazad Latif as Captain Nemo[4]
- Georgia Flood as Humility Lucas
- Thierry Frémont as Gustave Benoit
- Pacharo Mzembe as Boniface
- Arlo Green as Turan
- Tyrone Ngatai as Kai
- Ling Cooper Tang as Suyin
- Andrew Shaw as Jiacomo
- Ashan Kumar as Ranbir
- Chum Ehelepola as Jagadish
- Céline Menville as Loti
- Kayden Price as Blaster
- Damien Garvey as Director Crawley
- Richard E. Grant as the leader of Karajaan
- Muki Zubis as Casamir
- Benedict Hardie as Cuff
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Captain Youngblood
- Luke Arnold as Captain Billy Millais
Episodes
Ben C. Lucas directs episodes 5, 6, and 7.[5] Isabelle Sieb directs 3 episodes of the series.[6]
Production
Development
In August 2021, it was announced that Disney+ had ordered Nautilus, a ten-part television series about the origin of Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus.[7] James Dormer writes the series, and also serves as executive producer with Xavier Marchand, Anand Tucker and Johanna Devereaux.[8] Moonriver TV and Seven Stories produce the series.[9] Michael Matthews joined as director in November 2021.[4] Cameron Welsh joined as series producer and Chris Loveall joined as executive producer in February 2022.[10]
Casting
Shazad Latif was cast as Captain Nemo in November 2021.[4] In February 2022, Georgia Flood, Thierry Frémont, Pacharo Mzembe, Arlo Green, Tyrone Ngatai, Ling Cooper Tang, Andrew Shaw, Ashan Kumar, Chum Ehelepola, Céline Menville, Kayden Price, and Damien Garvey were cast.[11][10] In May 2022, Richard E. Grant joined the cast as a guest star. Muki Zubis, Benedict Hardie, Jacob Collins-Levy, and Luke Arnold also joined the cast.[12]
Filming
Filming began in mid-February 2022 at Village Roadshow Studios in Gold Coast, Queensland.[11][13] The series was expected to wrap in January 2023.[14] The series filmed at The Old Museum in Brisbane in May 2022,[15] and at the Queensland Parliament House in September.[16][17] Filming was previously set to begin in December 2021.[4]
References
- "Shows A-Z - nautilus on disney plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 27, 2023). "Disney+ Not Going Forward With 'Nautilus' UK Series As Part Of Cost-Cutting Content Removal". Deadline. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- Ma, Wenlei (29 August 2023). "Disney+ production Nautilus scrapped after wrapping on the Gold Coast". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (November 11, 2021). "Shazad Latif Tapped To Play Captain Nemo In Disney+ Series 'Nautilus', Michael Matthews On Board To Direct". Deadline. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- "Ben C. Lucas" (PDF). Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- "Isabelle Sieb". Curtis Brown. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- Ritman, Alex (August 23, 2021). "Disney+ Orders 'Nautilus' Series Based on Jules Verne Classic '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- Ramachandran, Naman (August 23, 2021). "Disney Plus Commissions Epic U.K. Original 'Nautilus,' Casts Star Shows 'Culprits' and 'Wedding Season'". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- Wiseman, Andreas (August 23, 2021). "Disney+ Reveals New UK Series Including Captain Nemo Origin Story 'Nautilus'; Studio Aiming For 50 Euro Productions By 2024 — Edinburgh". Deadline. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- Yossman, K.J. (February 17, 2022). "Georgia Flood, Thierry Frémont Join Disney Plus Series 'Nautilus,' Production Underway in Australia". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Goldbart, Max (February 17, 2022). "Disney+ 'Nautilus' Casting Complete; Brazilian Legends Behind Football Doc; ITV Black Filmmaker Strand; Fremantle Cinecittà SpA Deal; ZEE5 Series 'Bloody Brothers' – Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Whittock, Jesse (May 19, 2022). "Richard E. Grant Guests In Disney+'s 'Nautilus'; Vue COO; Loop Talent; Bridgette Bardot Film; Chelsea FC Women's Doc; James Lucas' 'Moss & Freud'; Sky Studios Elstree MD; Viaplay's 'Threesome' — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- Keast, Jackie (August 24, 2021). "Disney+ epic 'Nautilus' sets sail for Queensland". IF Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- Goldstein, Gregg (September 10, 2022). "Shazad Latif on Lily James, Lead Role in Toronto Fest Romantic Comedy 'What's Love Got to Do With It'". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- Price, Amy (May 6, 2022). "Disney blockbuster Nautilus spotted filming at Brisbane's The Old Museum". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- Price, Amy (September 6, 2022). "Queensland Parliament House transformed into period film set for Disney+ series Nautilus". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- "Queensland Parliament House transformed into period film set for Disney+ series Nautilus". The Cairns Post. September 6, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.