Taika Waititi and More ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Cast and Creators on Fashioning Pirate Humor

Rhys Darby, who plays ‘gentleman pirate’ Stede Bonnet in HBO Max comedy series ‘Our Flag Means Death,’ joined executive producers Taika Waititi (who also directed the pilot and plays Blackbeard in the show), series creator David Jenkins, and Garrett Basch, as well as Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley to talk about finding the funny in pirate tales and what works for them in high-seas fashion. Loosely based on the true adventures of the 18th century would-be pirate, the 10-episode season premieres March 3 with two episodes, continues with three episodes March 10 and two episodes on March 17, and concludes with two episodes on March 24. ► Learn more about this show on Rotten Tomatoes: Want to be notified of all the latest TV shows? Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to stay up to date. US Air Date: March 3, 2022 Starring: Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi Network: HBO Max Synopsis: The un