AMC’s “Nautilus”: Everything You Need to Know

Key Takeaways:
– “Nautilus”, based on Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”, was saved by AMC after Disney+ canceled it.
– The series will also stream on Prime in the UK and Ireland, and on Stan in Australia.
– Starring Shazad Latif as Captain Nemo, “Nautilus” has released a new trailer on Prime Video.
– The show was developed and produced by Xavier Marchand and Anand Tucker, with James Dormer handling writing duties.
– “Nautilus” promises to be a consequential television event according to Ben Davis, EVP of original programming for AMC Networks.

Get ready to embark on a thrilling underwater adventure with AMC’s new series, “Nautilus”. Loosely adapted from Jules Verne’s classic novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”, the series explores the origin story of the iconic Captain Nemo.

The Story of Captain Nemo

Meet Indian Prince Nemo, brilliantly portrayed by Shazad Latif. Robbed of his birthright and family, Nemo takes charge of a formidable prototype submarine – the awe-inspiring Nautilus. Alongside a loyal crew, he sets sail into the Indian Ocean, determined to seek retribution against the ruthless East India Mercantile Company. Sounds epic, right? Well, brace yourself as this riveting saga unravels in a world beneath the sea.

Heading Home with AMC

Disney+ originally hosted “Nautilus”. However, due to some shifts in content curation strategy and cost-cutting decisions, they dropped the series. AMC, sensing the potential of the show, then decided to adopt it. You see, even TV shows need a loving home, and AMC provided one for “Nautilus”!

Curtain Call: The Cast and Crew

Alongside Latif, namely Georgia Flood, Thierry Frémont, Pacharo Mzembe, Arlo Green, Tyrone Ngatai, Ling Cooper Tang, Andrew Shaw, Ashan Kumar, Céline Menville, and Kayden Price light up the screen. The series was developed by Xavier Marchand of Moonriver TV and Anand Tucker of Seven Stories, with James Dormer penning the scripts. Cameron Welsh served as the producer and Michael Matthews stepped in as the lead director. The later episodes were directed by Ben Lucas and Isabelle Sieb.

A New Trailer Sets Sail

Though the series faced an abrupt halt at Disney, it completed its shooting schedule before the cancellation and is now ready to be served to the audience. To drum up excitement, Prime Video released a tantalizing new trailer for “Nautilius”.

Words from the Studio

Ben Davis, the Executive Vice President of Original Programming for AMC Networks and AMC Studios, shared his enthusiasm about the series last October. According to Davis, “Nautilus” is a sweeping drama and is expected to be a crowd-puller. Especially for fans of series like “Anne Rice Immortal Universe” and “Orphan Black: Echoes”. Davis reassured that the series is set to hit the screens of AMC+ and AMC as a special television event in the following year.

In Conclusion

To all the adventure seekers and Jules Verne followers, keep your periscope up for “Nautilus”. With a monumental submarine, an intriguing hero, and a plotline brimming with revenge and discovery, this series is set to make waves. So, sit back, hold your breath, and dive into the magical world of “Nautilus”.