Bloodaxe (TV series)

*Bloodaxe*
Bloodaxe
Genre	Historical fantasy; Historical Fiction; Adventure;
Created by	Michael Hirst; Horatio Hirst;
Starring	Xavier Molyneux; Jessica Madsen; Levi Miller; Karlis Arnolds Avots; Rod Hallett; Alina Tomnikov; Sisse Marie; Rune Temte; Jesper Christensen;
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Michael Hirst; Horatio Hirst; Arturo Interian; Morgan O'Sullivan; John Weber; Sheila Hockin; Vernon Sanders;
Producer	Steve Stark
Production companies	Amazon Studios; Toluca Pictures; MGM Television; MGM+ Studios;
Original release
Network	Amazon Prime

Bloodaxe is an upcoming historical drama drama television series created by Michael Hirst and his son Horatio Hirst, set in the 10th century. The series will chronicle the true story of the legendary Viking warrior Eiríkr Haraldsson better known as Erik Bloodaxe^[1] and his wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings. It is reported that it will follow Erik's ascent to throne of Norway.^[2]^[3]

The series started filming on 2 June 2025 in Wicklow, Ireland.^[4]

Cast and characters

Xavier Molyneux as Eric Bloodaxe, a Viking warrior whose rise to power defines the central conflict of the series^[5]
Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild, the wife of Erik Bloodaxe, known as the "Mother of Kings"^[6]
Levi Miller as Haakon the Good, the younger half-brother of Erik Bloodaxe^[7]
Karlis Arnolds Avots as Egil^[8]
Rod Hallett as Athelstan, the King of Wessex^[8]
Alina Tomnikov as Greta who can secretly transform into The Seer, a mystical figure with divine visions of the future^[8]
Sisse Marie as Thyra, Queen of Denmark^[8]
Rune Temte as Gorm, King of Denmark^[8]
Jesper Christensen as King Harald Fairhair, the aging First King of Norway^[8]

Production

Development

On 6 March 2025 it was announced that Michael Hirst would return to the viking age era for his next work. Variety reported that he and Horatio Hirst have developed a new historical drama called Bloodaxe for Amazon Prime Video.^[2] This series will be another entry in the Hirsts' Viking themed work, following his development of the popular History Channel series Vikings and his role as executive producer on Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla.^[9] Horatio had an acting roles in 4 episodes of Vikings: Valhalla as Bishop Grimketel,^[10] with Bloodaxe he will be writing for a series for the first time with Bloodaxe.^[11]

The filming started in Ireland and Iceland later summer 2025.^[12]

Bloodaxe's father was Harald Fairhair, a character that was featured in several seasons of Vikings portrayed by Peter Franzén.^[13]

References

Citations

^ "Eric Bloodaxe: The Story of the Royal Viking Warrior". Life in Norway. 2 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b Otterson, Joe (6 March 2025). "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst, Horatio Hirst Set Historical Drama 'Bloodaxe' at Amazon". Variety (magazine).
^ DeVore, Britta (6 March 2025). "Prime Video is Set to Tell an Epic True Story with New Viking Series 'Bloodaxe'". Collider.
^ "Bloodaxe". Film and Television Industry Alliance. 15 April 2025.
^ Grobar, Matt (24 June 2025). "Xavier Molyneux lands lead role in Amazon MGM Studios' Viking series 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.
^ Grobar, Matt (25 June 2025). "Jessica Madsen Lands Female Lead Gunnhild in Prime Video's Viking Drama 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.
^ Grobar, Matt (27 June 2025). "Levi Miller Latest to Join Prime Video's Viking Drama 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Grobar, Matt (14 July 2025). "Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' Adds Six To Cast". Deadline Hollywood.
^ Porter, Rick (6 March 2025). "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst Sets Next Norse Drama at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter.
^ "Horatio Hirst | United Agents".
^ Andreeva, Nellie (6 March 2025). "Amazon Orders 'Bloodaxe' Norse Drama Series from 'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst". Deadline Hollywood.
^ https://deadline.com/2025/07/bloodaxe-tv-series-adds-seven-to-cast-1236455675/
^ Tyler, Adrienne (9 March 2025). "Vikings creator's new Norse TV show Already has [one] inevitable connection to Ragnar's story". Screen Rant.

External links

Bloodaxe at IMDb

[1] "Eric Bloodaxe: The Story of the Royal Viking Warrior". Life in Norway. 2 November 2023.

[otterson-2] Otterson, Joe (6 March 2025). "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst, Horatio Hirst Set Historical Drama 'Bloodaxe' at Amazon". Variety (magazine).

[3] DeVore, Britta (6 March 2025). "Prime Video is Set to Tell an Epic True Story with New Viking Series 'Bloodaxe'". Collider.

[4] "Bloodaxe". Film and Television Industry Alliance. 15 April 2025.

[5] Grobar, Matt (24 June 2025). "Xavier Molyneux lands lead role in Amazon MGM Studios' Viking series 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.

[6] Grobar, Matt (25 June 2025). "Jessica Madsen Lands Female Lead Gunnhild in Prime Video's Viking Drama 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.

[7] Grobar, Matt (27 June 2025). "Levi Miller Latest to Join Prime Video's Viking Drama 'Bloodaxe'". Deadline Hollywood.

[:0-8] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Grobar, Matt (14 July 2025). "Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' Adds Six To Cast". Deadline Hollywood.

[9] Porter, Rick (6 March 2025). "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst Sets Next Norse Drama at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter.

[10] "Horatio Hirst | United Agents".

[11] Andreeva, Nellie (6 March 2025). "Amazon Orders 'Bloodaxe' Norse Drama Series from 'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst". Deadline Hollywood.

[12] ttps://deadline.com/2025/07/bloodaxe-tv-series-adds-seven-to-cast-1236455675/

[13] Tyler, Adrienne (9 March 2025). "Vikings creator's new Norse TV show Already has [one] inevitable connection to Ragnar's story". Screen Rant.

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