Couples & Cast

Tom Hopper, Toby Stephens and Luke Arnold took on the demanding roles of Captain Vane, Captain Flint and John Silver in Black Sails. The three actors underwent an intense eight-week training program to build the strength, endurance and physique needed for the series. Their transformation became an essential part of the show’s rugged visual identity.

“I honestly felt like I was going to die.”

— Tom Hopper