Rupert Penrry-Jones also appeared in the series Black Sails that is a prequel of the Treasure island history
Elijah Wood spent two hours in makeup to achieve the look of Ben Gunn. That included makeup and a fake tan.
Eddie Izzard used Winston Churchill as inspiration, when transforming into the role of Long John Silver.
David Wilmot who plays William O'Brien in this goes on to play Israel Hands in Black Sails.
The rock song in the series' trailer is "Take It Easy Chicken" by Mansun.