From November 30, kids and families around Australia are invited to adventure into The Deep with the daring aquanauts, the Nekton family!
A truly all-ages show, this unique and stunning underwater animated series premieres on the Seven Network’s 7TWO showing at 7.30am from Monday to Friday. The series will also broadcast on ABC3 in 2016 and is set to roll out globally.
Melbourne-based writer, Tom Taylor, is the co-creator and lead writer of the series. He is a comic book author, screenwriter and playwright, well known for his many STAR WARS works and the comic series, INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US. Taylor has spent the last year writing a run of Marvel’s flagship superhero, IRON MAN, and has been announced as the next writer of BATMAN/SUPERMAN for DC Comics, and WOLVERINE for Marvel.
Brisbane-based Illustrator, James Brouwer is the co-creator and Art Director of the series in which his vision and incredible designs come to life.
Avrill Stark, CEO of A Stark Production and Australian Producer of the show said,
“The Deep is a spectacularly entertaining series. The characters draw us into their irresistible world of wonder, mystery and adventure. It’s an honour to be working with such a talented team and great partners”.
Niki Hamilton at the Seven Network is also an executive producer on the program. Ms Hamilton said,
“The Deep’s stories are multi-layered with themes and humour that will engage children and adults alike. This is truly family viewing and we are thrilled this classy animation will premiere on the Seven Network. Our involvement underlines the network’s ongoing commitment to the commissioning of great content”.
