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Despite the best efforts of a passionate, devoted fanbase that brought its "Renew as a Crew" campaign into the national spotlight, we have some unfortunate news to pass along to those who've been putting in the work to bring back series creator-showrunner David Jenkins, Emmy-nominated executive producer & star Taika Waititi, and Emmy-nominated executive producer[...]
our flag means death
Some rough news for fans of creator-showrunner David Jenkins, Emmy-nominated executive producer & star Taika Waititi, and Emmy-nominated executive producer Garrett Basch's Rhys Darby-starring Our Flag Means Death Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Max will not be bringing the period comedy back for a third season (though the first two seasons are expected to remain on[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Episodes 6-8 Review: Just Be Ed
In an attempt to help Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) turn poison into positivity, Stede (Rhys Darby) helps his love throw a Calypso party for the ship's crew In a magnificent tribute to the legendary drag queen, Divine,  Wee John (Kristian Nairn) adorns himself in similar makeup and garb The actor himself has a history in the[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Eps. 4 & 5 Review: Antique Shopping
An antique shop is one of the best places I could imagine Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) reconnecting or addressing what they've been holding inside The setting holds and molds the emotions put forth by the actors and what's been written, this was an episode full of perfect places. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float:[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Clip: Izzy's Unhealthy Relationship
New faces appear, such as Minnie Driver, who will guest-star as the real-life Irish pirate Anne Bonny, and Ruibo Qian, who joins the cast as the mysterious merchant Susan. Season one of Our Flag Means Death was (very) loosely based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet, played by Rhys Darby[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Trailer Reveals A Storm on The Horizon
Love is complicated, and so are reunions in the trailer for this new season of the highly anticipated series featuring Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby The eight-episode second season of the Max Original comedy series, from creator-showrunner David Jenkins, Emmy-nominated executive producer, and star Waititi, and Emmy-nominated executive producer Garrett Basch, debuts with three episodes on Thursday,[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Teaser
Max's Our Flag Means Death season two is on the horizon, and the long-awaited teaser promises a challenging reunion between Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) awaits fans this October The gay pirates that stole our hearts (they certainly captured mine) are back, and some things haven't changed As Stede writes love letters, Blackbeard promises[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2: Max Releases First-Look Images
Our favorite gentleman pirate, Stede (Rhys Darby), his crew, and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) return in first-look images for the highly-anticipated second season of Max's Our Flag Means Death The series created by David Jenkins is returning for its second season in October, and fans have been waiting for a glimpse at what remains after a cliff-hanger season[...]
Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Wraps Up Filming Amidst HBO Fears
Rhys Darby tweets about being tearful during his breakfast on the final day of filming for season 2, and hours later, having to reply to his tweet to reassure fans about the status of the series is depressing as hell Fans shouldn't be hiding stress farts and choking back tears at work because cast members[...]
Our Flag Means Death
Let me help as we look at the socials and address some fan rumors for season two before it premieres in 2023. Photograph by Courtesy of HBO Max Season one was (very) loosely based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet, played by Rhys Darby After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a[...]
Our Flag Means Death
The wonderful cast includes Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, Leslie Jones, and the incredible Rhys Darby Spoilers are plentiful, so turn back now if you'd like…or don't, but you've been warned. Photograph by[...]
What We Do in the Shadows
So it would only make sense that Taika Waititi (vampire Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg) and Rhys Darby (werewolf Anton) would be asked about the possibility of making an appearance when they were speaking with Deadline Hollywood about their upcoming HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death Unfortunately, the news isn't too promising… "My werewolf[...]
our flag means death
Garrett Basch (The Night Of, What We Do in the Shadows) and Dan Halsted are set to executive produce alongside Waititi and Jenkins. The series stars Rhys Darby (Wrecked, "Jumanji" film franchise) as Stede Bonnet, whose real-life adventures will loosely serve as the basis for the series A moderately wealthy landowner, Bonnet turned to the pirate life-[...]
Taika Waititi
Oscar winner and multi-Emmy Award nominee Taika Waititi (What We Do In The Shadows, Jojo Rabbit) and writer/showrunner David Jenkins (People of Earth) are sticking pretty close to home when it comes to the newest addition to their upcoming HBO Max period comedy series Our Flag Means Death. Already set to executive produce and direct the pilot,[...]
Our Flag Means Death: Rhys Darby Joins Taika Waititi Pirate Comedy
With Waititi set to executive produce and direct the pilot, Rhys Darby (Wrecked, "Jumanji" film franchise) is taking on the role of Stede Bonnet, whose real-life adventures will loosely serve as the basis for the series A moderately wealthy landowner, Bonnet turned to the pirate life- traveling the Eastern Seaboard with his crew on the[...]
Wrecked Returns To TBS With Pirates… And Not The Eye-Patch / Parrot Kind
No longer plugged into the rest of the world, the group struggles to navigate their makeshift society while also learning to live without such modern comforts as indoor plumbing, Wi-Fi, social media and Chipotle. The series stars: Zach Cregger, Asif Ali, Rhys Darby, Brooke Dillman, Ginger Gonzaga, Will Greenberg, Jessica Lowe, Ally Maki and Brian Sacca. Wrecked[...]
Nextflix Releases Trailer For Season 2 Of Voltron: Legendary Defender
Kimberly Brooks, Rhys Darby, Josh Keaton and Scott Wolf lend their voices. https://youtu.be/5pvEw4R0vfYVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Voltron: Legendary Defender – Season 2 | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix Futures (https://youtu.be/5pvEw4R0vfY) Netflix has released a trailer for Voltron: Legendary Defender season 2 The team is now on the run and Emperor Zarkon and[...]