Disney+ Orders 'Aquamarine' Pilot; Emma Roberts to
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- Disney+ handed a pilot order to 'Aquamarine,' based on the 2006 teen fantasy romantic comedy, for both Disney+ and Disney Channel.
- Emma Roberts will executive produce and reprise her role as Claire Brown from the original film in a guest-starring capacity.
- Sarah Watson, creator of 'The Bold Type,' is set to pen the pilot, with original film director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum and producer Susan Cartsonis also attached.
- The pilot follows teenaged Coral, who moves to a seaside town, uncovers her mother was a mermaid, and awakens magical powers as underwater secrets surface.
- The 2006 film, Allen Rosenbaum's feature directorial debut, was loosely based on Alice Hoffman's 2001 YA novel and co-starred Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque and Sara Paxton; it has since reached cult status.
Why it matters: Disney+ is reviving a cult 2006 teen property for a new generation, handing writing duties to Sarah Watson, whose YA track record on 'The Bold Type' and 'Percy Jackson' signals a female-skewing tonal fit. Roberts' dual role as exec producer and returning star gives the project built-in nostalgia and star power ahead of the pilot decision.
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