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    Netflix Announces “Vikings: Valhalla” Casting and Plot!

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerJanuary 26, 2021Updated:January 28, 20224 Mins Read
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    While we are still not over the final end for Michael Hirst‘s amazing “Vikings” drama series on HISTORY, we are pretty excited to see what the spinoff series coming to Netflix has in store.

    Hirst, who created both the original “Vikings” series and this one- wrote every single episode of the six-season series which told the story of Ragnar Lothbrok and his family. As well as other notable historical personalities in the Nordic world and beyond.

    This new series, which was announced in November of 2019, will focus on Leif Eriksson, Freydis Eriksdotter, Harald Hardrada and the Norman King William the Conqueror.

    Netflix just released their cast list for the series, which you can read below. It’s interesting that the ONE person we knew was semi confirmed for the show last year isn’t mentioned here- “Vikings” star Clive Standen, who played Rollo Lothbrok, will be playing King William the Conqueror (who was Rollo’s descendant!).

    Clive Standen, SDCC 2018, photo by Mary Anne Butler

    Here’s what Netflix had to share with us about “Vikings: Valhalla“:


    The all-new VIKINGS: VALHALLA begins in the early 11th century and chronicles the legendary adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived – Leif Eriksson, Freydis Eriksdotter, Harald Hardrada and the Norman King William the Conqueror. These men and women will blaze a path as they fight for survival in the ever changing and evolving world. 

    SAM CORLETT as LEIF ERIKSSON

    A Greenlander, raised on the outer fringes of the known world, Leif comes from a tightly-knit family steeped in the old pagan beliefs.  An intrepid sailor and physically tough, Leif is our entry into a Viking world in the throes of violent change.

    FRIDA GUSTAVSSON as FREYDIS ERIKSDOTTER

    Fiercely pagan, fiery and headstrong, Freydis is a staunch believer in the “old gods.” Like her brother, Leif, she reaches Kattegat as an outsider but becomes an inspiration to those of the old ways.

    Actor Leo Suter

    LEO SUTER is HARALD SIGURDSSON

    Born into Viking nobility, Harald is one of the last Viking berserkers.  Charismatic, ambitious and handsome, he is able to unite both followers of Odin and Christians.

    BRADLEY FREEGARD is KING CANUTE

    The King of Denmark. A wise, savvy and ruthless Viking leader. Keeps his friends close and enemies closer. His ambitions will mold the course of history in the 11th century and make him a defining figure of the Viking age.   

    JÓHANNES JÓHANNESSON is OLAF HARALDSON

    Olaf is Harald’s older half-brother. He is physically huge and ambitious; he is a stern and unforgiving Viking.  Olaf is an “Old Testament” Christian.

    laura berlin

    LAURA BERLIN is EMMA OF NORMANDY

    The young, ambitious Emma of Normandy is from the Norman court and of Viking blood. Politically astute, and one of the wealthiest women in Europe. 

    DAVID OAKES is EARL GODWIN

    The ultimate survivor. Chief counsellor to the King of England. Born on the political fringes, his cunning ways get him far.  

    CAROLINE HENDERSON is JARL HAAKON 

    A great warrior and tolerant leader, Haakon rules Kattegat with a steady hand. Though  Pagan, she has managed to keep Kattegat a city open to all faiths in a challenging time. She  will become a powerful mentor to Freydis, who is drawn to her wisdom.  

    Select recurring characters include:

    POLLYANNA McINTOSH as QUEEN ÆLFGIFU — Calculating and ambitious, Queen Ælfgifu of Denmark has a hand to play in the political power struggles unfolding in Northern Europe. She uses her charm and guile to great effect as she promotes the interests of her Mercian homeland and tries to assert herself in Canute’s growing power structure.  

    ASBJØRN KROGH NISSEN is JARL KÅRE —  Jarl Kåre presents a threat to the old pagan ways. 

    “VIKINGS: VALHALLA” is produced by MGM Television and will debut only on Netflix.  Jeb Stuart, Michael Hirst, Morgan O’Sullivan, James Flynn,  Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer, Sheila Hockin, and John Weber are executive producers.  Stuart also serves as showrunner and writer.  Award-winning director Niels Arden Oplev will direct and produce the first episode.  Other Season One directors are Stephen St. Leger and Hannah Quinn. Joining Stuart as writers are Vanessa Alexander, Declan Croghan, and Eoin McNamee.


    We will of course let you know what we hear about this and other projects.

    SKÅL!

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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