![]() ![]() Interest in the show spread almost entirely by word of mouth, particularly during and after its last two weeks - and by the end of its first month, it was not only HBO's most in-demand show, but the biggest new series in the US. ![]() Sleeper Hit: The show received very little marketing from HBO, combined with an unusual release schedule (it was released over four weeks across March 2022, three episodes at a time in the first two weeks, and two in the second), suggesting that there wasn't much faith in it from the execs.Similarly, fans have latched onto a certain oranges-patterned shirt from Old Navy thanks to the prominent and recurring symbolism of oranges in the show.The Red Stapler: The "breakup tea cup" (an orangey-pink tea cup with a tropical pattern available at Target) has sold out repeatedly, not because it was featured in the show directly but because it has a similar color and pattern to the "breakup robe" worn by Ed and Stede, and there's no official merchandise to compete with it.Real-Life Relative: The young version of Stede is played by Rhys Darby’s son Theo.Vico Ortiz is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, just like their character, Jim.Nathan Foad is openly gay, and so is his character, Lucius.Playing Their Own Twin: Rory Kinnear plays Nigel and Chauncey Badminton, twin brothers who are both officers in the British navy.While Spanish Jackie is still a somewhat comedic role, she also gives Leslie Jones a chance to pull off some very unexpected dramatic menace.Tim Heidecker is most known for playing smarmy egomaniacs that lack anything in the way of compassion or artistic scruples, but here he plays Doug, Mary Bonnet's kind and considerate lover and mentor in painting who despite having some comedic moments is still played mostly straight.Meaningful Release Date: HBO announced that it had been renewed for a second season on June 1st, 2022 otherwise known as the first day of pride month, appropriate for a show that has an abundance of queer representation.Directed by Cast Member: Taika Waititi directed the pilot episode.Defictionalization: Samba Schutte, Roach’s actor, posted the recipe for a real “Forty Orange Cake” on his Instagram, though it doesn’t call for that many oranges.Fans and critics have noted that casting older actors in a story about discovering oneself and finding love for the first time can be read as an allegory for navigating midlife identity crises.When she and Jim talk, she says she's actually 25, but living with anger ages you fast. Used for a gag with Spanish Jackie, played by the 55-year-old Leslie Jones.Mary Bonnet is 27 in the show according to the birth year on her wedding present and was 24 in 1717 in real life, but is played by 38-year-old Claudia O'Doherty.Taking the cake has got to be Israel "Izzy" Hands, played by 55-year-old Con O'Neill, who was only 16 at the time in real life.Edward Teach was 38 and is played by the 46-year-old Taika Waititi.Stede Bonnet (who has apparently not been age lifted as we see his year of birth on his wedding present) was only 29 in 1717, but is played by the 47-year-old Rhys Darby.Dawson Casting: Taken to an extreme with some of the historical characters. ![]()
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