Prime Video has revealed first-look images from Bloodaxe, the new Norse saga from Vikings creator Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst. Season 1 is eight episodes, and Season 2 is already in production in Ireland.
What is ‘Bloodaxe’ about?
The official description is: “In Season One, Bloodaxe chronicles the rise of one of history’s most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux), and his formidable wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen). As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Norse Saga.”
Who stars in ‘Bloodaxe’?
Molyneux stars as Erik Bloodaxe, alongside Madsen as Gunnhild. The Season 1 cast also includes Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte and Jesper Christensen.
Season 2 has added Gard Løkke as a series regular, with Melina Åkerman, Kieran Bew, Sebastian Bull and George Burgess in recurring roles, per TV Insider.
Michael and Horatio Hirst showrun, write and executive produce. Morgan O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan Productions, Steve Stark of Toluca Pictures, Arturo Interian, John Weber and Sheila Hockin also executive produce.
Prime Video has not announced an exact date, but Season 1 is expected to arrive in the top half of 2027.
Featured image photo credit: Prime Video
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