Joe Otterson TV ReporterRhys Darby is set for the lead role in the upcoming HBO Max pirate comedy series “Our Flag Means Death,” Variety has learned.The series was originally ordered at the streamer back in September.
It is loosely based on the real life of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a well-to-do gentleman farmer and child of wealth in the 18th century who suffers a mid-life crisis and becomes captain of the pirate ship “The Revenge.”The role will reunite Darby with Taika Waititi, who is attached to executive produce and direct the pilot of the series.
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