Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe HBO Max pirate comedy series “Our Flag Means Death” is rounding out its cast with six new additions.Kristian Nairn, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Rory Kinnear, Con O’Neill and Vico Ortiz will all join the show alongside previously announced series lead Rhys Darby.
Taika Waititi will also appear in the series as the infamous pirate Blackbeard in addition to working behind the camera.“Our Flag Means Death” is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
The show was originally ordered at HBO Max in September 2020.Nairn (“Game of Thrones,” “The Little People”) will appear as Wee John Feeney.
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