(Cbr) "Crossbones" isn’t your traditional pirate adventure. Based on the book "The Republic of Pirates" by Colin Woodard, the NBC drama follows the presumed-dead Blackbeard (played by John Malkovich), who’s alive and reigning over a secluded island of scoundrels and misfits. It’s here that undercover British agent Tom Lowe (Robert Coyle) plans to kill the notorious buccaneer. Making her U.S. acting debut, Lebanon-born actress Yasmine Al Massri plays Selima El Sharad, Blackbeard’s enigmatic confidant and object of his affections. Currently living in Los Angeles, Al Massri spoke with Spinoff Online about "Crossbones"' modern take on pirate lore, Selima’s relationship with Blackbeard, breaking stereotypes, and working with Malkovich. Spinoff Online: Before "Crossbones," how immersed were you with pirate pop culture? Yasmine Al Massri: I am part of this generation with "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Peter Pan." I think we all grew up in this culture of pirates.
- 6/20/2014
- by Bryan Cairns, Comic Book Resources
- Hitfix
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