Guy Remmers
stars
in
APPLE TV Series
The Buccaneers
Photographer Philip Gay
Fashion Editor Deborah Ferguson
Interview Laasya Gadiyaram
Season 2 of The Buccaneers has officially set sail on Apple TV+ as of June 18, and the buzz from fans is already building. We caught up with one of the show’s stars to talk about character dynamics, fan theories, fashion inspirations, and even a surprising past as a semi-professional gamer. Read on for insight into the making of a period drama, the rollercoaster of Season 2, and what a perfect viewing party looks like behind the scenes.
Coat, Sweater, Shirt, Trousers, & Boots : BURBERRY F25
Coat, Sweater, Shirt, Trousers, & Boots : BURBERRY F25
LG: Congrats! Season 2 of The Buccaneers just began on Apple TV+ on June 18. What have been some of your favorite fan responses to the first episode?
GR: Thank you! It’s so cool to see people engaging and having such strong opinions about the characters, themes, and moments in the show. I’d say my favorite fan response has been seeing how passionate everyone is about the different teams: Team Guy, Team Theo, Team Nan & Guy, Team Nan & Theo, Team Theo & Lizzy—it’s amazing watching how differently people react. Storytelling can be so divisive, so seeing fans interpret and root for different character pairings in such personal ways is just great. That’s the part I love most.
Sweater, pants, and loafers : JW ANDERSON
Shirt : BURBERRY
LG: Without giving too much away, what are you excited for audiences to see in the episodes to come?
GR: I’m excited for people to hop on the rollercoaster. Speaking from my perspective, Theo goes through a lot of ups and downs this season and is faced with some tough decisions. All the characters are grappling with the question of what matters more: power and control, or love and connection. I can’t wait for audiences to see how each of them navigates that choice and what it reveals about who they are.
LG: If you had the chance to play any character in the series other than your own, who would it be?
GR: You know what, I’d say Guy—because as a fellow Guy, it’d be fun to play him. Plus, if someone shouts “Guy!” on set, I’d know they’re definitely talking to me, which isn’t always the case. So yeah, I’ll go with Guy—for the Guy-meta-inception.
Cashmere jacket, denim shirt, and pants : JW ANDERSON PF25
Trainers : NEW BALANCE
LG: The Buccaneers takes place during the Gilded Age. As an actor, how do you adapt for a period piece? Are there specific movements, vocal inflections, or expressions you adjust to match the timeframe?
GR: Absolutely. During Season 1, I worked with an amazing movement director who specialized in that era. We really explored how Theo, as a Duke, would carry himself in different situations—how his posture changes when he’s with his mother, at a formal ball, or relaxing on the beach painting. Those contrasts were fascinating to explore. When he’s at a formal event, he’s more reserved, rigid, and clipped in his speech. But when he’s with Nan or Guy, or out riding, he’s more relaxed, expressive, and free in his body language. That shift helped me understand him better.
Sweater : JW ANDERSON
LG: You’re very involved in fashion and have worked with luxury brands like Jimmy Choo. What are some of your favorite high fashion labels, and who would you love to collaborate with next?
GR: I’ve been really lucky to work with brands like Jimmy Choo and Burberry—I’m a huge fan of both. I also love Prada, Bottega Veneta, Yohji Yamamoto, and Issey Miyake. I’m a big admirer of Japanese fashion houses in general. If I had to pick three I’d love to work with next, I’d say Prada, Bottega, and Yohji. I also really like Dries Van Noten. Honestly, I could keep going—the list would be very long!
LG: How would you describe your personal style?
GR: That’s a tough one. I’ve been asked before and I don’t think I can define it neatly. It’s definitely influenced by the designers I mentioned, but also by my friends, the music I listen to, and the films I watch. I’m kind of a collage of everything I’m into. I love vintage single-stitch T-shirts—Japan and the U.S. have amazing ones. So it’s this mix of high fashion and worn-in, vintage pieces. Living in London definitely adds a city element too. I wouldn’t say I’m “punk” or “preppy” because I’m constantly evolving. I’m just a blend of a lot of things.
Sweater and pants : JW ANDERSON PF25
Shirt : BURBERRY
LG: On your days off from modeling or acting, what do you like to do?
GR: I like to swim, play table tennis, and hang out with friends—which is probably what I do most. When I’m not filming or auditioning, I really try to catch up with them. I’m very lucky to have lots of friends from Bristol who now live in London, along with so many others I’ve met here. So yeah—friends, table tennis, swimming, and watching loads of movies and TV.
LG: What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
GR: I don’t think I’ve mentioned this in any interview yet, but I used to earn money playing Call of Duty. My clan and I would make videos and do commentary, and we made a bit from YouTube ads. I even went to LAN (Local Area Network) events in London. Eventually, I was playing too much and had to quit cold turkey—I sold the console and packed it in. So yeah, I was a semi-professional Call of Duty player, which might surprise people.
LG: Lastly, if you could curate your own viewing party for Season 2 of The Buccaneers, what would it look like?
GR: When Season 1 premiered, I watched a couple of episodes at my friend’s flat in Dalston with six mates from Bristol. It was such a special moment because they knew how long I’d been auditioning and working toward this. Some of them hadn’t even seen me in a play before, so it was really meaningful to share that with them. I’d love to do the same thing for Season 2. They’ve been on the journey with me from the start, and that moment honestly couldn’t be topped.
Photography
Philip Gay
Fashion Editor
Deborah Ferguson
Interview
Laasaya Gadiyaram
Grooming
Hiroki Kojima
Web Layout
Victoria Liu
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