So You Want To Be A Pirate! is a short or mini film which features the return of the Pirate Captain and his crew along with other well-known characters that appeared. It was directed by Jay Grace and was written by Gideon Defoe. Some of the cast from the The Pirates! Band of Misfits/An Adventure with Scientists, had reprised their respective roles.
It was released on August 13, 2012.
Synopsis[]
With the help of his trusted dodo Polly, the Pirate Captain presents fun-loving and hilarious tips and advice on pirating. Learn how to remember where you buried your treasure, the secrets of navigating winds, get an inside look at pirate recruiting and even a Pirate's recipe for a giant squid with lemon. Featuring special guests like Charles Darwin and the Pirate King you will set sail for giggles and fun with musical surprises along the way!
Cast[]
- Hugh Grant as the Pirate Captain
- Martin Freeman as the Pirate with a Scarf
- Brendan Gleeson as the Pirate with Gout
- Russell Tovey as the Albino Pirate
- Randolph Matthews as the Pirate who likes Sunsets and Kittens
- David Tennant as Charles Darwin
- Brian Blessed as the Pirate King
- Sophie Laughton as Matilda/Narrator
- Ben Whitehead as the Announcer