Originally due to start production in Sydney next month, a spokeswoman confirms the film won't start until 2014.
At last report Andrew Kevin Walker was tasked to re-write the script.
The delay comes about because of casting issues after Brad Pitt changed his mind about playing the lead role of Ned Land--the role that legend Kirk Douglas played in the 1954 film version. A veteran A-List star will likely be asked to play Captain Nemo.
Channing Tatum was mentioned as a possible replacement for Pitt but the notion was quickly dropped
This follows a month after the Australian federal government earmarked $21.6 million for incentives to lure the production to Australia.
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