Yet another movie classic is getting a makeover.  According to The Hollywood Reporter,  Disney has just signed Randall Wallace to rewrite CAPTAIN NEMO: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.  This Jules Verne action-adventure novel is ripe for the type of 3D animation and special effects that the 21st century can bring to bear.

“Nemo” aims to tell the origin of Captain Nemo and his submarine warship, the Nautilus. Nemo is a mysterious but noble antagonist in the book, a scientific genius with a thirst for knowledge and a desire for revenge against the forces of imperialism.

Wallace is no newbie when it comes to film adaptation of epic and literary stories; his credits include BRAVEHEART and ATLAS SHRUGGED.  There is no news on how closely Wallace will stick to the traditional character in Verne’s adventure tale as he pens the background of this character for the big screen.