New Writer Taking On 20,000 Leagues

Published on July 8, 2009 by Craig Sharp · View Comments

“Braveheart” scribe Randall Wallace has been brought in to re-write Disney’s latest incarnation of the classic Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. The film, titled Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was originally to be written by Justin Marks and is said to tell the origin story of Captain Nemo and his submarine warship, the Nautilus.

According to THR:

“Nemo” aims to tell the origin of Captain Nemo and his submarine warship, the Nautilus. Nemo is a mysterious but noble antagonist in the book, a scientific genius with a thirst for knowledge and a desire for revenge against the forces of imperialism.

In Verne’s lesser-known sequel, “The Mysterious Island,” Nemo is revealed as Indian Prince Dakkar, a rajah’s son who took part in a failed rebellion and lost his wife and children. It is unclear how close to that back story Disney will stick, but “Nemo’s” tone will be decidedly action-adventure.

The script previously was worked by Bill Marsilii and Justin Marks.

Brigham Taylor and Todd Murata are overseeing for Disney.

Source: THR