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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.
In the distant future, humanity finds itself at war with an alien alliance known as the Covenant. The Master Chief, a Spartan super soldier, is awakened from his cryosleep to face an imminent threat. As the battle intensifies, the Covenant discover the location of an alien ring known as Halo, rumored to have devastating power. The Master Chief and his AI partner Cortana are sent to investigate and discover that the Halo rings are not what they seem. The film follows the Master Chief in his desperate fight against the Covenant, as he faces deadly challenges and makes shocking discoveries about the purpose of the Halo rings. As the battle rages on the surface of the ring, the Master Chief joins the human forces in a last stand against the alien invasion. The film culminates in an epic final confrontation in which the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
