NETFLIX’S new docuseries The Lost Pirate Kingdom delves deep into the real-life pirates of the Caribbean.
Using a narrator and actors to recreate eighteenth century scenes, the documentary series shines a light on the real lives of pirates like Blackbeard, Henry Jennings and Henry Vane. Here’s who you can expect to see in the series…
Sir Derek Jacobi
Legendary British actor Jacobi narrates the series with his distinguished voice.
As well as his numerous roles in Shakespeare productions, Jacobi has known success on the big screen with The Riddle, Endgame, The King’s Speech and Jail Caesar.
He has also had roles in Last Tango in Halifax and Little Dorrit.
James Oliver Wheatley
Wheatley will play Blackbeard in the new Netflix series.
He is known for voicing Sergeant Reed in the successful animated Netflix series, The Liberator.
Wheatley has also had appearances in the TV series Deep Cuts.
Sam Callis
Sam Callis is best known for his role as Callum Stone in The Bill.
You may also recognise him as Adam Benjamin in London’s Burning.
He has made appearances in Holby City, Casualty and Doctor Who.
Thomas Padley
Thomas Padley is a British actor. He is set to star in gangster film Rise of the Footsoldier Origins: The Tony Tucker Story.
Padley also has experience on stage, having appeared in the Merry Wives of Windsor as well as Romeo and Juliet.
He has also appeared in BBC crime series Silent Witness.
Evan Milton
Evan Milton is an actor and voice artist.
He trained with the National Youth Theatre and has appeared in EastEnders as Andrew Austin.
Milton also starred in 2019 documentary film Tell Me Who I Am.
Miles Yekinni
Miles Yekinni is an actor, based in London.
He is known for his work on Cursed as Bergerum.
He has also featured in TV series The Reluctant Landlord and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.
Jack Waldouck
Jack Waldouck is a British actor and model.
He has appeared in various short films and featured in independent movie Taking Stock, alongside Kelly Brook.
He has modelled for men’s clothing brand Hackett.
Mia Tomlinson
Mia Tomlinson is an actress and filmmaker.
She has a recurring role in upcoming BritBox series The Beast Must Die which releases later this year.
Mark Gillis
Mark Gillis is a British actor, writer and director.
He featured in TV series Grantchester in 2020.
He has also had roles in Silent Witness and EastEnders.
George Watkins
George Watkins is a London-based actor and voice actor.
George Watkins voiced several characters in the Doctor Who audio stories.
He also appeared in McDonald & Dodds as Gregg Byrne.
