Who doesnt want to be a pirate?
Rhys Darby certainly does, but not just any pirate.
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There was no effort to his life.
He was a wealthy landowner, forced to marry someone he didnt really love, he says.
Hes just deeply unhappy, and reading stuff, and wishing he could be part of this adventure.
I think he wanted to feel something.
But he eventually became frenemies with Edward Blackbeard Teach.
Its just a complete chance meeting, he says about how they come together.
And amongst the two pirates, They start to connect, and begin a friendship.
And the experience was a joy for them both, he says.
Its like were kids again.
What are we doing?
Ill tell you what were doing: Were having a bloody laugh.
It is one of these weird synchronicity moments where things come together.
I did ask him, Have you listened toThe Cryptid Factor?
I look at it as a sign for sure because I have that paranormal mind.
Were still being drip-fed little information, but it feels like things have run a little dry.
Even when were looking at cryptid stories, there isnt much.
They did initiate the door and said, this is all real [but] the door hasnt shut.
you’re able to look through but youre only seeing what theyre revealing.
I dont think it has shut.
The dialogue has strengthened.
And while Rhys Darby still recordsThe Cryptid Factor,hes also hoping for further seasons ofOur Flag Means Death.
Its such great escapism …
I cant wait for people to see it, and see where else we can go with it.
