‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce
Disney+ has greenlit a pilot for an Aquamarine series, with Emma Roberts confirmed to reprise her role and serve as executive producer.
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The brief
Disney+ has ordered a pilot based on the 2006 film Aquamarine. The project is currently in development and is slated to film in Wilmington.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Yahoo, Port City Daily, and Deadline emphasizes the return of Emma Roberts, who will serve as both an executive producer and a guest star on the project. Future updates will clarify the full production schedule and official casting details beyond the executive producer's return.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date or additional cast members.
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Quick answers
What is the new Aquamarine project?
It is a television pilot ordered by Disney+ based on the 2006 film of the same name.
Is Emma Roberts involved?
Yes, she is attached to the project as an executive producer and will appear as a guest star.
Where will the pilot be filmed?
Production for the mermaid pilot is scheduled to take place in Wilmington.
Coverage (5)
- ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ TV Series From ‘Bold Type’ Creator Gets Disney Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Guest Star Variety · 2h ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ TV Sequel Lands Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Return as EP and Guest Star Yahoo · 2h ago
- Disney mermaid pilot to film in Wilmington Port City Daily · 2h ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce Deadline · 2h ago
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