Experience an Underwater Odyssey in Docuseries 'OCTOPUS!'

​Hayley Morris recently teamed up with Mighty Oak, Jigsaw Productions and Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios to create an underwater world for the docuseries OCTOPUS!. Constructing an ocean brimming with character and heart. The series blends live action with flawless stop-motion animation that comes together to create a sense of wonder and discovery. The story follows the eight armed protagonist Doris a Giant Pacific Octopus from babyhood to adulthood in a time spanning adventure.

When designing the puppet for Doris Hayley wanted her to resemble a real octopus but incorporate subtle human traits creating a sense of emotional connectivity with the audience. As per usual Hayley’s puppetry brings a tangibility to the character that translates onto the screen with Doris feeling complex and layered, with every movement pushing the narrative forward. With the surrounding ocean environment also made from the same love and care using a mixture of found objects and hand made materials.

Hayley on creating Doris, “I aimed for her surface to feel rich and tactile, realistic from a distance, yet on closer inspection reveal delicate details like lace and yarn that emphasised her handmade origins.”

Phoebe Waller-Bridge lends her voice to the series bringing her quick witted style of humour to the piece and actor Tracy Morgan makes an appearance which all comes together to tell a compelling informative and incredibly cinematic story of a deep sea alien that lives amongst us.

If you fancy a trip below the waves the show is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. See more work from NERD Productions here.