In a major development announced today, Stan has taken the helm of the Australian series Nautilus, which was filmed on the Gold Coast in 2022 but left in dry dock by Disney.
The ten-part series originally commissioned by Disney+ UK, based on Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, will soon make its highly anticipated debut on Stan, with all episodes set to stream exclusively on the streamer.
Nautilus stars Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) as Captain Nemo, joined by Australian actress Georgia Flood (Apples Never Fall) and a host of talented local and international actors, including Richard E. Grant, Anna Torv, and Noah Taylor.
The series tells the famous story of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea from Captain Nemo’s perspective, an Indian prince wronged by the East India Mercantile Company, who embarks on a quest for revenge.
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said:
“A sweeping sci-fi drama adapted from an iconic and well-loved novel, Nautilus is an exciting new addition to our content slate.”
“As always, Stan is committed to supporting the Australian screen industry and bringing premium content to the platform, and Nautilus’ high calibre is a testament to the hundreds of talented cast and creatives who worked on the series during its production in Queensland.”
“We thank Screen Queensland, Disney and the producers Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, and look forward to sharing Nautilus with Australian audiences when it sets sail soon.”
Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand and Seven Stories’ Anand Tucker said:
“We had a fabulous time shooting Nautilus on the Gold Coast. The professionalism, craftsmanship and excellence of the cast and crews from Queensland and other parts of Australia were second to none.”
“It was a pleasure working with such experienced, high spirited and hard working teams. We also had great work done by the local VFX companies and great support from Screen Queensland and The City of Gold Coast.”
“We are thrilled that Stan is bringing the Nautilus to Australian audiences.”
Jacqui Feeney, Screen Queensland CEO said:
“We welcome Stan’s acquisition of Nautilus and we are pleased that Australian audiences will be able to view this stunning series soon.”
“Nautilus is one of the largest series to be made in Queensland and showcases the skill and artistry of hundreds of our local screen practitioners on an incredible scale.”
Originally produced by Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, Nautilus was filmed in Queensland between February and December 2022.
Hundreds of Australians contributed to the production, both in front of and behind the camera, making its acquisition by Stan a major win for the local screen industry.
Catch your first look at the series here:
