'Kiss of the Pirate King' Cast: Learn More About the Stars Behind the Pirate Romance

Historical romance meets high-seas adventure in "Kiss of the Pirate King," where a noblewoman's life changes after a pirate raid. Meet the cast bringing the drama's unforgettable characters to life.

"Kiss of the Pirate King" brings enemies-to-lovers tension to the high seas, blending historical romance with pirate adventure. Led by Emma Reinagel, Nick Ritacco, and Arnold Horn, the MyDrama series follows a young noblewoman whose life changes when she's taken captive by the feared Pirate King.

What Is "Kiss of the Pirate King" About?

On what should have been the happiest day of her life, Daphne McNichol's wedding is interrupted when the notorious pirate captain Xavian storms the ceremony and claims her as payment for a debt her father cannot repay.

Forced aboard his ship, Daphne must learn to survive among a dangerous crew while navigating an increasingly complicated relationship with the man who kidnapped her.

As the story unfolds, "Kiss of the Pirate King" combines pirate adventure with enemies-to-lovers romance, forced proximity, and hidden vulnerability, placing Daphne at the center of a struggle between survival, freedom, and unexpected love.

The "Kiss of the Pirate King" cast is led by Emma Reinagel, Nick Ritacco, and Arnold Horn, who bring the drama's central characters to life.

Emma Reinagel as Daphne McNichol

Emma Reinagel stars as Daphne McNichol, a noblewoman whose comfortable life is shattered when she's taken aboard the Pirate King's ship. Though terrified at first, Daphne gradually proves she's far more resilient than anyone expects, refusing to let captivity define her.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Reinagel earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Missouri State University before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

In addition to acting, she also works as a singer, songwriter, producer, and director, reflecting her passion for creating stories both on and off screen.

Reinagel has become a familiar face in vertical dramas through projects including "Betrayed Alpha Queen Rises from the Ashes," "Dumping the Racing Star," "Now Racer Mom's Untouchable," and "Jacked Janitor vs. Golden Boy." She was also recognized with the Best Actress award at the 2024 Chicago Women Film Fest.

Nick Ritacco as Xavian

Nick Ritacco plays Xavian, the feared Pirate King whose ruthless reputation hides a far more complicated character. Although he initially claims Daphne as collateral for her father's debt, he also becomes her fiercest protector aboard the ship, creating the emotional tension that drives the story's central romance.

A Chicago native, Ritacco studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting before building a career across theater, television, film, and vertical dramas. His screen credits include appearances in "Homeland" and "Law & Order: SVU," alongside numerous leading roles in short-form series.

Since entering the vertical drama space in 2023, Ritacco has become one of the genre's most recognizable actors, appearing in titles such as "Fated to My Forbidden Vampire," "The Duke's Masked Bride," "Billionaire Alpha's Fated Mate," and "Love Again, My Adoptive Brother."

Arnold Horn as Jericho

Arnold Horn portrays Jericho, one of the story's primary antagonists. Jealous and manipulative, Jericho creates additional danger aboard the pirate ship, becoming a major obstacle for both Daphne and Xavian.

Originally from South Africa, Horn trained at Stellenbosch University before continuing his acting studies through the New York Film Academy and the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles. His background spans theater, television, modeling, and commercial work across both South Africa and the United States.

His recent credits include "Flashback Fiancée: Have We Met?," "After Divorce: I Become Heiress," "My Call Boy Billionaire Daddy," and the South African television series "Arendsvlei."

With its mix of swashbuckling adventure, romance, and high-stakes drama, "Kiss of the Pirate King" showcases a trio of actors who have become increasingly familiar to vertical drama audiences. Together, Reinagel, Ritacco, and Horn anchor a story filled with danger, betrayal, and an unlikely love that unfolds on the open sea.