Carbon Costume

Roach is a character in the HBO Max series, Our Flag Means Death. He is a member of Stede Bonnet’s crew. He is the head cook aboard the Revenge, but he advocates for violence and torture just like the others. Fans of the show have replicated their very own versions of his orange cake, which impressed and delighted actor Samba Schutte!

Mr. Buttons is a character in the HBO Max series, Our Flag Means Death. He is a member of Stede Bonnet’s crew. Disheveled and a bit deranged, Mr. Buttons is a firm believer in supernatural forces, such as ghosts and moonbathing. When he speaks in his thick Scottish accent, he either delivers cryptic messages or suggests cannibalism. He can also name a thousand different sea creatures. He wears metal fangs during combat, and he’s seen his fair share of violence. Mr. Buttons can communicate with seagulls, and he is often seen with Karl the Seagull perched on his head. Use the opaque cap over the wig to mimic his balding hairstyle.

Oluwande (Samson Kayo) is a character in the HBO Max series, Our Flag Means Death. He is a crewmate aboard the Revenge. Level-headed and pragmatic, Oluwande tries to steer the other characters away from danger. He is sympathetic towards Stede, especially with his internal crisis after the murder. The others look to Oluwande for sound advice as well, making him well-liked and highly respected among the crew. Oluwande is especially close with Jim. While he acts as a confidant and conscience, he wishes Jim would view him as more than a friend.

Spanish Jackie is a minor antagonist in HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death. A powerful and feared pirate with 19 husbands, she owns a tavern in Republic of Pirates. She seeks revenge for the death of her late husband who was killed by Jim, formerly known as Bonifacia Jimenez. He almost kills Stede for knocking over her nose jar, but the news of Blackbeard’s interest gets him off the hook. Her name comes from an actual legend, though there is no evidence if she was a real person. In the show, she admits she’s not even Spanish. Comedian Leslie Jones, who you may recognize from Ghostbusters and Saturday Night Live, portrays this role.

Stede Bonnet is a main character in HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death. Portrayed by comedian Rhys Darby, he is the captain of the ship Revenge. Unhappy with wealthy, domestic life, he leaves his family to pursue a career in pirating. He dubs himself  “The Gentleman Pirate,” since he’d rather “talk it out” than resort to violence. As a result, his crew views him as a coward (which he is). He doesn’t earn their respect until he accidentally murders a British naval officer, which attracts the attention of Blackbeard. The two captains meet and form an unlikely friendship that blossoms into romance. Stede teaches Blackbeard about high society, while Blackbeard teaches Stede how to be a confident leader — and they both teach each other what true love means.

Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is a main character in HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death. Show producer Taika Waititi, who also directed Thor: Ragnarok and What We Do In The Shadows, stars in this role. Inspired by the legendary pirate, he expresses boredom with his bloodthirsty life, and wishes to abandon the title. After rescuing Stede Bonnet from death, he takes a keen interest in his life aboard the Revenge. He originally plots to steal his identity and kill Stede, but the two develop a close friendship that blossoms into romance. As his name suggests, he wears all black. Use the Sharpie to darken the mustache and roots of the beard. Use a pair of scissors to cut at the shoulder on one side of the long sleeve shirt.

The Joker (Alan Tudyk) is the main antagonist in DC Universe’s animated series Harley Quinn, which now streams on HBO Max. Of course he rules Gotham as the clown prince of crime and rival to none other than Batman. At the start, his girlfriend is Harley Quinn. Although Harley realizes his obsession with Batman overshadows their romantic relationship. She dumps the Joker so she can stop relying on him and prove herself as a villain. When she joins the Legion of Doom, the exes turn to rivals. The Joker becomes a major character in season two when his evil plans come to fruition.

Armond (played by Murray Bartlett) is the manager of the titular luxury resort on HBO’s The White Lotus Armond is five years sober at the beginning of the series, though having to deal with many of the Lotus’ high-maintenance guests, including Shane Patton and Tanya McQuoid test his resolve.  Armond wears many colorful outfits, often layering blazers over floral-printed shirts that mesh well with the exotic locale, making for a fun and customizable costume.