A NEXT LEVEL STORY LAB PRODUCTION
THE ATLANTEA CODEX
Some secrets are buried. Others are born within us.
THE PROTAGONIST
SHE WAS NEVER ORDINARY
Haunted by an unresolved past, Kaida Takahashi has built a life beneath the surface—as a fearless salvage diver who trusts her instincts more than she trusts people.
But when an impossible encounter aboard a sunken Spanish galleon shatters her understanding of reality, the past begins reaching for her.
THE MYSTERY
SOME SECRETS REFUSE TO STAY BURIED
An ancient mystery. A legendary civilization. A powerful artifact sought by those who would possess its secrets.
Drawn into a dangerous search for the lost Codex of Atlantis, Kaida must confront forces she cannot explain—and a truth about herself she may not be ready to face.
BEHIND THE STORY
NEXT LEVEL STORY LAB
What happens when a story moves from the written page into a visual world?Follow creators Andrea and John through a six-part documentary series chronicling the transformation of The Atlantea Codex from television screenplay to graphic novel.From character development and worldbuilding to the creative decisions that shape every page, witness the challenges, discoveries, and unexpected turns of bringing a story to life.
MEET THE CREATORS
TWO MINDS. ONE STORY.
For Andrea, The Atlantea Codex began as a deeply personal exploration of mystery, mythology, and the hidden dimensions of human experience.
Together with her husband, veteran screenwriter John Lau, that vision evolved into a supernatural television thriller—and now, a full-color graphic novel.
Through Next Level Story Lab, they invite audiences into the creative process, sharing not only how a story is built, but how it transforms its creators along the way.
BEYOND THE PAGE
A WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED.
The Atlantea Codex was conceived for the screen. Its journey into graphic storytelling brings that cinematic vision to life in a new form—one that readers can experience firsthand.
The graphic novel is the next chapter in a much larger creative journey, with the original television series remaining part of the vision.
For professional inquiries regarding the television project, representation and screenplay materials are available through the creators' designated industry contact.
A GLIMPSE INSIDE
EVERY PAGE OPENS A NEW WORLD
From the depths of a sunken Spanish galleon to the mysteries of an ancient civilization, The Atlantea Codex unfolds through richly detailed, full-color illustrations.Explore the characters, environments, and moments that bring this supernatural adventure to life.
A LOOK INSIDE
THE ATLANTEA CODEX
Selected artwork from the forthcoming full-colored graphic novel.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The illustrations in The Atlantea Codex are created using generative AI tools under the creative direction of Andrea Gilbert and John Lau. Character design, visual storytelling, composition, continuity, and final artwork selection are guided by the creators as part of an evolving production process.
THE CREATORS
Andrea Gilbert & John LauThe Atlantea Codex is the culmination of a creative journey spanning more than two decades.Conceived by Andrea Gilbert and developed in collaboration with her husband, veteran WGA screenwriter John Lau, the story blends ancient mysteries, supernatural intrigue, and the psychology of human transformation.Together, they are bringing the original television screenplay to life as a full-color graphic novel, documenting the process through their YouTube series, Next Level Story Lab.2026 The Atlantea Codex. All rights reserved.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
BE AMONG THE FIRST TO ENTER ATLANTEA
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