# ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 17:57 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a TV series based on the 2006 movie ‘Aquamarine,’ featuring the return of Emma Roberts.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.’

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Disney, Guest Star, Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By, Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce, Pilot Based, Movie Set, TV Series From, Creator Gets Disney Pilot Order Emma Roberts, Emma Roberts Returning for Aquamarine TV Series, Years After the Movie

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney | 2026-06-25 19:13 | [Source Link](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/aquamarine-tv-show-pilot-disney-emma-roberts-1236630976/) |
| People.com | Emma Roberts Returning for 'Aquamarine' TV Series 20 Years After the Movie | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFBNVUVjbGZBZVdLaks2MzFSUG5IM3NxMF9MM2tCaGRhclhvV0cwU3NjYUdyQ2YxZHEydmZiRFZFMXZoN1F4eFlXQjZNR1RKanpLMUo2YXVkczJTakZMQWVYM19RRnJsMkt6ZlVOWmtwVFd4T1VQYXdYc0V1dTBLZw?oc=5) |
| Variety | ‘Aquamarine’ TV Series From ‘Bold Type’ Creator Gets Disney Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Guest Star | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPcEc3aGdQTi1HY0FVcXFpYm9ORldKUU9VSGhBa3R3YU8tdjNOWDE1ZDV6YmdnV2Y2ajVwdC1paGNxWl9meWZkVUgwaXFLc0JPMFdKLXhJdWJfbkc1NDE0VlhDSmU1VXBBUkVBdUJLaEhvNjJ1bllib21EZFJVZjFsZjJLQVJOV2Y1UGx1TGxfZnlwUFIzaWpMampoSFFsZw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | ‘Aquamarine’ TV Sequel Lands Pilot Order, Emma Roberts to Return as EP and Guest Star | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOMlI4NHU1VXJ1SDZzZzE0WW9XVzN3UlJjcTJGRXhqZzF0anBnY3NCSU5OaGFYMUJ6ZTlhYzZCY3NNY0k5dFAwbUtmOE83cjdFdS10dFpXaVVzZVV6SkZ5QVNSVGx3dHE1a1FIcTF5UEN0UTVqTmstV1cyajJ0RXdvMTA5Q0NIMEd3TVlROTFnVUhXUVFEUm1pTlc2bw?oc=5) |
| Port City Daily | Disney mermaid pilot to film in Wilmington | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNSTJab0R2bDh4UEVDTVZ0cFl4N2FLN3dCLUEtWnB3MVdzSElSejVSS0VrZ3FGcnZwcXFXbTU3OVRyZzNoYzVpU19MbktxbTRFcnNzZDBfNUZnTDEzRHdtaGk4S0tJLXVhTDk5Z2xwY2xTcnJ6TzZVM0x4c1JELWFuU0w5MUVRT2sxbUhsVHdQOVA3WnlCcGt5ZTFObE01QQ?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxORUJYMm93ZkltNnBZTkRURjBlSURWMzBWZVRxNF9kR1hPYy1rdmVlQ2tucl8tNXF2d0FDTEFLZ1ZLc0JIbDVtMlpKX0pvYmFJTC1xZWRqMF9aNloxWVZYMFBoWE1MT3lKSURVTVpDUGMtblJRbkRHY243ZFpGcXBwdTVUV1VyTGVnYnFiUmNLR004ZjVNbjA0S2JERE5LQ0JzS3BJ?oc=5) |
| Deadline | ‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based On Movie Ordered By Disney+; Emma Roberts To Reprise Role & Exec Produce | 2026-06-25 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxQRDAyNUxXZjgtcHZaa0YwTFJJZ0FzTk5FejNKc2ZwNEw5dEZ0WjI5cExUejBYMlB1WGU3VkVZTGp3SkF3bjFWZm14RDdodGZIR2tHZEFzZGxEMExncnpuYlVfbTVHLTVVNTRtcVNybDJBSHJsQTNjMFFEY09hamJselZYZnhoOWpSalE?oc=5) |

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