Prime Video Orders Octopus! from Jigsaw, Wells Street

Prime Video has ordered the two-part documentary Octopus!, executive produced and narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Set to premiere globally this spring, the doc is co-produced by Academy Award-winning Jigsaw Productions and Waller-Bridge’s Wells Street Films. It was developed under Wells Street Films’ overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.

The two-parter will follow the Giant Pacific Octopus from birth to death and feature a diverse mix of interviews, among them Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan.

“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 at 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.”

Niharika Desai directs, with executive producers Jenny Robins and Waller-Bridge for Wells Street Films, Stacey Offman and Richard Perello for Jigsaw Productions and showrunner Melissa Wood.