Who stars in The Lost Pirate Kingdom cast, and how do you know them? The Netflix docuseries chronicles the real-life pirates of the Caribbean, who established their own republic during the early 18th century in the Bahamas. The Lost Pirate Kingdom primarily focuses on the "Golden Age" of piracy, and what ultimately led to the downfall of historic figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Black Sam Bellamy.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom plays out like a regular TV series, but with various commentaries from historians who provide cultural context. The six-episode production explains how and why former privateers turned to a life of piracy, and how the Caribbean transformed into a popular destination. The Lost Pirate Kingdom deconstructs some of the myths associated with iconic pirates, and explains how various power dynamics affected the motivations of England's King George I and his Royal Navy.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom cast doesn't include any huge names from pop culture, aside from the renowned actor Derek Jacobi who narrates the entire series. Mia Tomlinson delivers a breakout performance as the pirate Anne Bonny, while former Game of Thrones actor Sam Callis receives a heavy amount of screen time as Benjamin Hornigold. In this 2021 Netflix show, the unknown factor when identifying the main performers adds to the drama and suspense. Here's a cast and character guide to help you identify the primary players in The Lost Pirate Kingdom.
Derek Jacobi As Narrator
Derek Jacobi serves as the narrator who chronicles the Golden Age of Piracy. An acclaimed English actor, Jacobi is best known for portraying Gracchus in Gladiator and Probert in Gosford Park. He recently appeared as the Duke of Windsor in The Crown season 3.
Sam Callis As Benjamin Hornigold
Sam Callis stars as Benjamin Hornigold, a privateer who develops the Republic of Pirates in the Bahamas. He's presented as one of the forefathers of modern America, and ultimately hunts down fellow pirates after accepting a pardon from King George. Callis portrayed Sergeant Callum Stone in The Bill and Goldcloak in Game of Thrones season 2. He also appeared as Jaaris in The Outpost.
Mark Gillis As Henry Jennings
Mark Gillis portrays Henry Jennings, the main rival of Hornigold and "the cruelest of privateer captains." He aims to rob pirates and even steals Hornigold's ship in Nassau. Gillis portrayed DCI Graham Gibson in Silent Witness and Mr. Hogg-Diggins in Lee and Dean.
Evan Milton As Samuel Bellamy
Evan Milton appears as Samuel Bellamy, otherwise known as Black Sam Bellamy. He serves as Hornigold's right-hand man and lives by a Robin Hood philosophy. He also plays a role in the development of Edward Thatch, who ultimately transforms into the iconic pirate known as Blackbeard. Milton portrayed Andrew Austin in EastEnders and Lieutenant George Honour in Eyewitness: D-Day.
Sinead MacInnes As Mary Hallet
Sinead MacInnes portrays Mary Hallet, the woman who inspires Black Sam during his early years as a pirate. She later becomes known as the Witch of Eastham. MacInnes made her TV debut as Sister Crimson in Warrior Nun season 1.
Mia Tomlinson As Anne Bonny
Mia Tomlinson portrays Anne Bonny, an Irish pirate who leaves her husband to be with Jack Rackham aka Calico Jack. After escaping capture in Nassau, she evolves into one of the most iconic female pirates. Tomlinson makes her TV debut in The Lost Pirate Kingdom on Netflix. She'll soon appear as Lena in The Beast Must Die.
James Oliver Wheatley As Edward Thatch AKA "Blackbeard"
James Oliver Wheatley portrays Edward Thatch aka Blackbeard, a famous pirate of the Caribbean. He's mentored by the aforementioned Hornigold, who refuses to attack British ships. When Thatch becomes sick with syphilis, he embraces his Blackbeard persona and then aligns himself with American politicians. Wheatley portrayed Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: The Rebellion and Sergeant Reed in The Liberator. He also stars as James Mclean in the 2021 movie Unseen Scars.
Miles Yekinni As Black Caesar
Miles Yekinni portrays Black Caesar, an African pirate who assists Blackbeard on the vessel Queen Anne's Revenge. He is present during Blackbeard's deadly confrontation with the British Royal Navy captain Robert Maynard. Yekinni portrayed Sebastian Gooder in Doctors and Bergerum in Cursed, a King Arthur-themed Netflix show.
Tom Padley As Charles Vane
Tom Padley appears as Charles Vane, a pirate who vehemently opposes the King's Pardon in Nassau. He escapes the Bahamas when Woodes Rogers arrives and becomes the Royal Governor. Padley portrayed Mitchell Channing in DCI Banks and Connor Blake in Silent Witness.
Jack Waldouck As Jack Rackham
Jack Waldouck portrays Jack Rackham, the lover of Anne Bonny who's known as Calico Jack. He ultimately takes over for Charles Vane but gets captured and hung by 1720. Waldouck portrayed Ethan in Chimerical and Jim in Taking Stock.
The Last Pirate Kingdom's Supporting Cast
Samuel Collings as Paulsgrave Williams: A pirate who recruits Samuel Bellamy and participates in capturing the slave ship Whydah Gally. Samuel Collings portrayed Zedekiah in The Bible and Edmund Fanning in Outlander.
George Watkins as James Bonny: Anne's husband who is described as a "wannabe pirate" in the Netflix show. He reports his wife and Calico Jack after learning about their affair. George Watkins portrayed Huntsman in The Huntsman: Winter's War and Gregg Byrne in McDonald & Dodds.
Kevin Howarth as Woodes Rogers: An English privateer with a large facial scar. He's assigned to eliminate the pirate threat in Nassau and eventually becomes the Royal Governor. Kevin Howarth portrayed Viktor in The Seasoning House and Kansa in Gallowwalkers.
Luke Ireland as Vincent Pearse: A Royal Navy officer who delivers King George's pardon proclamation to Nassau pirates. Luke Ireland portrayed Detective Anderson in Corner Cop Show and Chris in Chance Encounters.
Stephen von Schreiber as Alexander Spotswood: The Lieutenant Governor of Virginia who collaborates with (and betrays) Blackbeard. Stephen von Schreiber has appeared in Mad to Be Normal and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
Nathanjohn Carter as Robert Maynard: A British Royal Navy lieutenant who kills Blackbeard. Nathanjohn Carter portrayed DS Harry Mooney in The Fall of the Krays and had a small role in The Hitman's Bodyguard.
The Last Kingdom released in March 2021 on Netflix.