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The new Paramount+ "Treasure Island" series casts its Long John Silver
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:18 pm
David Oyelowo
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MGM+ and Paramount+ described the series as a “bold, high-stakes coming-of-age adventure series for a new generation.”
MGM+ boss Michael Wright said: “This thrilling new adaptation of Stevenson’s classic adventure Treasure Island is a perfect expression of the MGM+ brand. It is a classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience, brought to life with an extraordinary ensemble cast.”
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Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:23 pm to Kinderman
They just can't help themselves. Mental illness is alive and well.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:25 pm to Kinderman
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“bold, high-stakes coming-of-age adventure series for a new generation.”
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classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:27 pm to Kinderman
Didn’t the black guy who wrote the book describe him as pale? I just don’t get race/gender swapping at this point. It’s no longer a novel concept and seems to turn off more people than those who like that kind of thing.
ETA: It seems that I myself have recast Robert Lewis Stevenson as a black man. Maybe Paramount plus will hire me
ETA: It seems that I myself have recast Robert Lewis Stevenson as a black man. Maybe Paramount plus will hire me
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:27 pm to Kinderman
The “reimagining” only ever goes one way.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:31 pm to Kinderman
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bold, high-stakes coming-of-age adventure series for a new generation
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It is a classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience,
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:32 pm to Kinderman
I wish this was just a Black Sails sequel
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:33 pm to Kinderman
Yet another opportunity for me to post this gif
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:34 pm to Kinderman
Congrats, nobody will watch
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:38 pm to pweezy
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I wish this was just a Black Sails sequel
Or just make up a new pirate story starring David Oyelowo. I just don’t like the “reimagining” of well known property bs. In most cases these days they just use the name as a carrot to draw in the pre-baked fans. Then change the story, lose all those fans who love it, and the show flops after a couple of weeks.
Maybe they don’t do that so much here, but from how it reads it sounds like that will happen. I’m sure it will have a 90% critic score on rt though.
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:39 pm to SCLSUMuddogs
“Somehow, Long John Silver returned”
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Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:41 pm to SCLSUMuddogs
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Didn’t the black guy who wrote the book
What black guy that wrote the book?
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:43 pm to Havoc
Oh no, I think I've confused Robert Lewis Stevenson with Alexander Dumas. Let the downvotes rain
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:55 pm to SCLSUMuddogs
Yes, Dumas was supposedly black. But it was a 'drop of blood" type of situation. I think he was like 80-90% Caucasian.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:57 pm to Kinderman
Yet skies are screamed at when a yt girl replaces a Mexican chick...
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:57 pm to Kinderman
MGM Paramount thought the show was about Long Dong Silver.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:59 pm to Kinderman
Do the blacks not have culture of their own?
Posted on 3/3/26 at 3:06 pm to Saint Alfonzo
I thought we were going to be done with this “re imagining” bs in 2026.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 3:08 pm to Saint Alfonzo
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Do the blacks not have culture of their own?
That's the thing, there are plenty of Black pirates such as Black Caesar, Henry Caeser, and Peter Cloise.
I'm not sure why Hollywood does this. David Oyelowo is a fine actor, but there are plenty of others that should be cast in this role.
Posted on 3/3/26 at 3:20 pm to SCLSUMuddogs
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ETA: It seems that I myself have recast Robert Lewis Stevenson as a black man. Maybe Paramount plus will hire me
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