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Pirates, buried treasure, questionable alliances, and a whole lot of people willing to betray each other for gold? Sounds like somebody is about to have a very bad vacation. MGM+ is heading into dangerous waters with Treasure Island, a new six-part adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure that premieres Sunday, October 11. But don't expect a simple retelling of the story you might remember from childhood. With David Oyelowo stepping into the role of the legend

Dust off your tricorn hats and prepare your best "arrrgh," because the Caribbean is about to get a whole lot more crowded. Just when you thought Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic had been adapted into every possible format, from Muppets to outer space, MGM+ and Paramount+ UK have decided we need one more trip to Skeleton Island. But before you roll your eyes at another reboot, take a look at the call sheet. This isn't your grandfather’s bedtime story. A Cast Worth Their Weight