Hugh Laurie plays the role of the pirate Blackbeard

Hugh Laurie has received an offer to perform the title role in the 10-adventure serial drama television channel NBC "Skull and Bones" ("Crossbones"), told Hollywood Reporter. If the agreement between Laurie and creators of the series is signed, the famous actor will recreate the image of English pirate Blackbeard (real name Edward Tiych). He acted in the Caribbean region during the first half of the eighteenth century. The series "Skull and Bones" will be Colin Uudard book "The Republic of Pirates" ("The Republic of Pirates"). It will be adapted for the screen by writer Neil Cross who participated in the creation of teleseriala "Luther." Hugh Laurie is known to viewers mainly by participating in the television series "House MD" aired on Fox TV channel from November 2004 to May 2012 for him Lori was awarded two awards "Golden Globe" and 6 times nominated for an "Emmy" says BTA.