Nautilus cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the AMC adventure drama?

Among the dramatic adventure shows is Nautilus, which reimagines the early life of Captain Nemo, a famous character from the classic 1870 science-fiction novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas by Jules Verne. This show acts as a kind of prequel, exploring how Nemo became who he is. The creator behind this new take is James Dormer.

The story kicks off in 1857, a period when the British East India Mercantile Company wasn’t just trading goods. It was practically running parts of the world. With its own army and navy, the company acted more like a private empire than a business, using its power to take over lands, drain resources, and exploit local people.

The show doesn’t shy away from showing how brutal and greedy this system really was, built on force and control. At the center of the story is Captain Nemo, once an Indian prince, now a prisoner stripped of his identity by the British-run Company.

Separated from his family and forced into harsh labor, he’s made to help build the Nautilus, a submarine meant for exploration but twisted into a weapon of war. Curious to know more about this character and who else stars in this show?

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Exploring the main cast and characters in the adventure drama Nautilus

The AMC adventure drama dives deep into the origin story of Captain Nemo, offering depth and a new take on the legendary character. However, the show is packed with other interesting characters, with the main cast and characters listed below:

1) Shazad Latif plays Captain Nemo

The leading man in the show (Image via Instagram @amcplus)

As previously mentioned, the heart of the show is Captain Nemo, played by actor Shazad Latif. Captain Nemo used to be an Indian Prince, but then he lost everything to the British colonizers.

They captured him and forced him to help build a powerful submarine for their own use. But instead of staying their prisoner, Nemo manages to take control of the submarine, which is called the Nautilus. Now, he’s using it to fight back.

If you liked Latif's acting in this drama, tune in to Star Trek: Discovery, in which he plays Ash Tyler. The actor has also been part of films like Magpie, What's Love Got to Do with It?, and more.

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2) Georgia Flood plays Humility Lucas

Humility is the daughter of a British engineer who finds herself on the Nautilus after being taken hostage. At first, it seems like she’s just there as a tool for negotiation, but she quickly shows that she’s smart and capable. Thanks to her mechanical skills and quick thinking, she earns the crew’s respect and becomes an important member of the team.

Many viewers compare her to Elizabeth Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean because she’s brave, intelligent, and knows how to handle herself in tough situations. The actress who plays her, Georgia Flood, has also acted in shows like Anzac Girls and Apples Never Fall.

3) Thierry Frémont plays Gustave Benoit

Gustave Benoit is a visionary engineer who helped design the Nautilus. He doesn’t just see the ship as a machine; it represents a dream of peace and equality. Benoit’s idealism makes him a key ally for Nemo. Actor Thierry Frémont is best known for his roles in Luther and Liaison.

4) Jacob Collins-Levy plays Captain Youngblood

After Nemo sinks his ship, Captain Youngblood is ordered by the East India Company to hunt down the rogue submarine. This puts him in direct conflict with Nemo. Collins-Levy also appeared in The Witcher: Blood Origin.

Youngblood isn't the only antagonist character in Nautilus, as it also features Luke Arnold as Captain Billy Millais, Damien Garvey as Director Crawley, and Céline Menville as Loti, the mysterious guardian of Humility Lucas, who is dangerous and hard to read.

Other main characters in the drama include Tyrone Ngatai as Kai, one of the prisoners who escapes alongside Nemo; Ling Cooper Tang as Suyin, who joined the team after escaping imprisonment.

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The supporting cast and guest appearances in Nautilus

The drama has several engaging figures (Image via Instagram @amcplus)

Nautilus includes a strong lineup of recurring characters and guest stars who either support Nemo’s cause or contribute to the conflict. Some key names:

Pacharo Mzembe as Boniface: Nemo’s friend and ally, Arlo Green as Turan, Andrew Shaw as Jiacomo, Ashan Kumar as Ranbir, Chum Ehelepola as Jagadish, Kayden Price as Blaster. Benedict Hardie as Cuff, Cameron Cuffe as Lord Pitt (Algernon Pitt) play the opposing forces in the hunt for Nemo.

The drama also features Richard E. Grant as The Rajah, A guest star role as the leader of Karajaan. Anna Torv as Revna, Noah Taylor as Captain Mogg, Muki Zubis as Casamir, Adolphus Waylee as Absalom Boston, and Darren Gilshenan as Punch are the characters who add to the world-building of the show.