Oscar nominee John Malkovich to star as Blackbeard in NBC's "Crossbones" March 12, 2013 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Oscar nominee John Malkovich is taking to the high seas, starring as the pirate Blackbeard in NBC's new drama "Crossbones," TheWrap said. The two-time Oscar nominee, known for his unsettling characters, will take the role in the series written by "Luther" creator Neil Cross. "House" actor Hugh Laurie was previously reported to be up for the role. "Crossbones" will portray an 18th century pirate society more civilized than the British Empire, NBC said when it announced the series last May. The 10-episode series comes from Reliance's independent studio Georgeville Television, and is based on Colin Woodard’s “The Republic of Pirates.” The show's 10-episode run will allow Malkovich, best known for film roles in "Dangerous Liasons" and "Being John Malkovich," to work in television without committing years to a series. Partner news  Top stories The drama centers on the relationship between Assange and Domscheit-Berg, which became increasingly fraught as WikiLeaks' influence grew. Manzarek formed the band with lead singer Jim Morrison in 1965 after a chance meeting in Venice Beach, Los Angeles. The custom-made instrument, built in 1966 by the VOX company, was bought by an unidentified U.S. buyer in New York. Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favorite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops.   Partner news |  Latest news Syrian opposition urges rebels to unite for major battle  The town lies near the Lebanese border on land corridor linking the capital Damascus with the Mediterranean coast.Millions of Italians falling into poverty: report Italy has the highest level in Europe of young people who are neither in education nor employment, at 23.9 percent.Azerbaijan to blacklist famous soprano Montserrat Caballe? Recent Azeri “examination” concerns a world-famed soprano Montserrat Caballe who’ll perform and give master classes in Yerevan on June 9.Xbox One to expand friend lists to 1,000 friends Xbox One - described as an all-in-one "ultimate home entertainment system" - will be launched later this year. |
