AMC Secures U.S., Canadian Rights to Disney's 'Nautilus' Series, Set to Air in 2024

"Nautilus," an ambitious retelling of Jules Verne’s classic novel, was originally developed for Disney+ but moved to AMC due to content write-downs at Disney; the series features the origin story of Captain Nemo and is slated for a special TV event launch in 2024.

• AMC Networks has acquired the U.S. and Canadian linear and streaming rights for 'Nautilus', a retelling of the story of Captain Nemo from Jules Verne’s classic novel 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'.
• Originally developed for Disney+ by Moonriver TV and All3Media-owned Seven Stories, the series was moved to AMC following Disney's decision to cut costs and scrap the show.
• Set to air on AMC and AMC+ in 2024, 'Nautilus' follows the origin story of Captain Nemo, an Indian prince robbed of his birthright and family, who seeks revenge on the East India Mercantile Company.
• The cast includes Shazad Latif in the role of Captain Nemo, alongside Georgia Flood, Thierry Fremont and Céline Menville, with guest appearances from Richard E. Grant, Anna Torv and Noah Taylor.
• 'Nautilus' is expected to be a sweeping drama that will appeal to fans of other AMC series like Anne Rice Immortal Universe and Orphan Black: Echoes, and is set to premiere as a special television event.

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