
The show was originally ordered at HBO Max in September 2020. “ Our Flag Means Death” is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (to be played by “ Flight of the Conchords” alum Rhys Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate. Garrett Basch and Dan Halsted also serve as executive producers along with Taika Waititi, who will direct the pilot as well in addition to playing Blackbeard, the infamous buccaneer. The show hails from writer, showrunner, and executive producer David Jenkins.

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The HBO Max pirate comedy series “ Our Flag Means Death” has added recurring guest stars Fred Armisen and Samba Schutte. Armisen’s recent credits include Portlandia, Los Espookys and Documentary Now! The Saturday Night Live alum is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners,įred Armisen and Samba Schutte Join HBO Max Pirate Comedy ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Our Flag Means Death is executive produced by Waititi, Jenkins, Basch and Halsted. The ensemble cast also includes Ewen Bremner, David Fane, Nat Faxon, Nathan Foad, Joel Fry, Leslie Jones, Samson Kayo, Guz Khan, Rory Kinnear, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill and Vico Ortiz. Details about their characters have not been revealed. Armisen and Schutte join the cast in recurring roles. Created by Jenkins, who also serves as showrunner, Our Flag Means Death is based loosely on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate. The series hails from writer David Jenkins, Garrett Basch and Dan Halsted. Fred Armisen & Samba Schutte have boarded HBO Max’s pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death, joining stars Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi.
