‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce
Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a TV series based on the 2006 movie ‘Aquamarine,’ featuring the return of Emma Roberts.
📍 Where it landed
Disney+ ordered a pilot for an Aquamarine TV series based on the 2006 movie. Emma Roberts was set to executive produce and guest star in the role.
The pilot was scheduled to film in Wilmington.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Disney+ has commissioned a pilot for a series based on the 2006 film ‘Aquamarine.’ The project is being developed by the creator of ‘Bold Type.’ Coverage from Deadline, Variety, and People.com emphasizes that Emma Roberts will return to her role as a guest star and serve as an executive producer. Port City Daily reports that the pilot is set to film in Wilmington.
Future developments depend on the pilot's progress, with coverage noting Roberts' involvement as both a performer and producer.
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The obvious questions
Who is returning from the original movie?
Emma Roberts is reprising her role.
Where is the pilot being filmed?
According to Port City Daily, the pilot will film in Wilmington.
Who is creating the series?
The series comes from the creator of ‘Bold Type.’
The reporting (7)
- ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- Emma Roberts Returning for 'Aquamarine' TV Series 20 Years After the Movie People.com · 46d ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ TV Series From ‘Bold Type’ Creator Gets Disney Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Guest Star Variety · 46d ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ TV Sequel Lands Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Return as EP and Guest Star Yahoo · 46d ago
- Disney mermaid pilot to film in Wilmington Port City Daily · 46d ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce Deadline · 46d ago broke it first
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