Prime Video Orders Two-Part Documentary Special “Octopus!” Executive Produced and Narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Today, Prime Video announced it has ordered Octopus!, a two-part documentary special executive produced and narrated by Emmy Award®-winning actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The special, set to premiere this spring, is co-produced by Academy Award®-winning Jigsaw Productions and Waller-Bridge’s banner Wells Street Films, and was developed under Wells Street Films overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Octopus! will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The documentary, narrated by Waller-Bridge, transports viewers into the otherworldly depths of one of the most intelligent and mysterious life forms on Earth as it follows the Giant Pacific Octopus from birth to death. The documentary features an eclectic mix of characters who have their own unique connections to these creatures, from the scientist trying to save them, the explorer trying to understand them, to the Emmy®-nominated actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan, who is obsessed with them. Their adventures will make us laugh, cry, and question our own place on this planet along the way.

“This charming and unique story will shine a light on these immensely special and intelligent animals through Phoebe’s endearing and comedic lens,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Not only will our global customers get an up-close look at the octopus, but you will see the impact they have on people that dedicate their lives to studying these magical creatures.”

The documentary special is directed by Niharika Desai and executive produced by Jenny Robins and Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Wells Street Films, Stacey Offman and Richard Perello for Jigsaw Productions, and showrunner Melissa Wood. It is produced by Jigsaw Productions, Wells Street Films, and Amazon MGM Studios.