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Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian. He served in the New Zealand army before embarking on a performing career. In 1996, he formed the comedy duo "Rhysently Granted" with Grant Lobban, quickly carving a niche for their unique brand of humor. Darby's solo stand-up routines, characterized by vibrant storytelling, mime, and sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations. Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with his role as Murray Hewitt in the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Since then, he's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "Jumanji," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and animated shows such as "Voltron: Legendary Defender." From 2022 to 2023, he starred in period romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" as a fictionalized version of pirate Stede Bonnet. The show was praised for its LGBTQ+ representation, including the romantic relationship between Darby's Bonnet and fellow Kiwi Taika Waititi's Blackbeard. This was not only Darby's first role as a main protagonist, but also his first foray into dramatic acting. Beyond acting, Darby is also an author. He has written three children's books for his "Buttons McGinty" series as well as an autobiography titled "This Way to Spaceship." Additionally, he's been the host of the cryptozoology podcast "The Cryptid Factor" since 2008, alongside Dan Schreiber, Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck, and previously, David Farrier.
Rhys Darby
Rhomann Dey
for Rhomann Dey in Guardians of the Galaxy: Mirror of the Soul
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While on a mission to retrieve an extraordinary creature for Lady Hellbender, the Guardians come across an old man, stranded on an abandoned planet. He claims to be a former priest for the Universal Church of Truth, seeking peace and harmony through their religion, and who's carrying a mystical yellow gem. After taking him along with them, they get taken in by the Nova Corpse for their illegal trading deal. Throughout the film it becomes clear they're being hunted by several parties looking to obtain the gem from them. As they escape the Nova Corpse facilities and flee to evade their hunters, they eventually cross paths with a man by the name of Adam Warlock. He reveals that he is the original 'god' of the Church, and that they now worship the Magus, a dark part of himself. He aids them in keeping the Soul Stone safe, and defeating the evil plans of the Universal Church of Truth and the Magus once and for all.
