The Sea Beast

 is an animated adventure movie directed by Chris Williams.

The movie tells the story of Jacob Holland, a legendary sea monster hunter whose life is turned upside down when a young girl, Maisie Brumble, stows away on his ship and finds an unlikely friend in a terrifying sea monster.

This project was first announced in 2018 and was originally titled Jacob and the Sea Beast and was pitched as "A charming seafarer sails into uncharted waters and discovers an unlikely ally in a sea monster."

Summary
"The life of a legendary sea monster hunter is turned upside down when a young girl stows away on his ship."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot."

- Official Netflix synopsis

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. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

Cast and Characters

 * Karl Urban as Jacob Holland
 * Zaris-Angel Hator as Maisie Brumble
 * Jared Harris as Captain Crow
 * Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Sarah Sharpe
 * Dan Stevens as Admiral Hornagold
 * Kathy Burke as Gwen Batterbie