David Farnor | On 08, Jun 2022

Netflix’s The Sea Beast is only weeks away and a new trailer gives us a closer glimpse of the monster in action.

Directed by Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six), and starring Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke, the film is set in an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes – and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland.

But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he’s saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history.

The film premieres on Netflix on 8th July. Here’s the new video:

 

Trailer: Netflix battles The Sea Beast this summer

30th March 2022

Netflix is setting sail into family living rooms this summer with new animation The Sea Beast.

From Chris Williams, the director of Moana and Big Hero Six, the film is set in an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes – and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he’s saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history.

The voice cast includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke. You can hear them in action on 8th July, when the film lands on Netflix. Here’s the trailer:

 

Netflix and Chris Williams take on Disney with Jacob and the Sea Beast

6th November 2018

Netflix is stepping up its animation game with the new adventure Jacob and the Sea Beast.

The seafaring epic, which has the kind of scale you’d normally associate with Disney or Pixar, is the next in Netflix’s growing line of high-profile original feature films – and the streaming giant has tapped a Disney veteran to do it. The Oscar-winning Chris Williams, who has previously worked on Moana, Big Hero 6, Bolt, will pen and direct the CG animation, marking his solo directorial debut.

Jacob and the Sea Beast tells the story of a charming seafarer who sails into uncharted waters and discovers an unlikely ally in a sea monster.

“Jacob and the Sea Beast is the kind of story I’ve always wanted to take on. It’s a tale of high adventure where our hero leaves the known world and ventures out into uncharted waters. As it turns out, I’m doing the same thing. I’m grateful for the opportunities provided by my former creative home and am excited to leap into a new environment. I feel a great energy at Netflix, as amazingly talented artists from a wide variety of backgrounds are coming together to build something new,” comments Williams.

“Chris is one of the most talented filmmakers working in animation today and his distinct voice comes through in this touching tale of ancient hunters who struggle to capture a beautiful, mythical sea creature on the high seas. His is precisely the kind of grand, adventure-filled story with smart and nuanced characters that we look for in family animated projects at Netflix,” adds Melissa Cobb, vice president of kids & family at Netflix.

Netflix expects the feature film to be released in 2022.

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