Bloodaxe Adds 5 Stars

Prime Video's historical drama 'Bloodaxe' has added five new cast members, including Kieran Bew and Gard Løkke, ahead of its season 1 premiere in early 2027. The show, created by Michael Hirst, chronicles the rise of Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild.

The new cast members include Kieran Bew, known for his role in 'House of the Dragon', and Gard Løkke, who will join the cast as a series regular. Melina Åkerman, Sebastian Bull, and George Burgess will take recurring roles in the show.

Season 2 of 'Bloodaxe' has started filming in Ireland, with Michael and Horatio Hirst serving as executive producers, showrunners, and writers. The show is set to premiere on Prime Video in early 2027, with the first season telling the story of the fight for the throne of Norway.

## What's Next The addition of new cast members comes as the show prepares for its global launch on Prime Video. With season 2 already in production, fans of historical dramas can look forward to more epic storytelling from the world of 'Bloodaxe'.

## Background 'Bloodaxe' is a historical drama that centers on the rise of Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild, the Mother of Kings. The show is created by Michael Hirst, who is known for his work on the 'Vikings' franchise. However, 'Bloodaxe' is a separate project, unrelated to the 'Vikings' franchise despite sharing similar themes and genres.

The show's production team includes executive producers Michael and Horatio Hirst, as well as Morgan O'Sullivan, Steve Stark, Arturo Interian, John Weber, and Sheila Hockin. With a talented cast and crew, 'Bloodaxe' is shaping up to be an exciting and epic historical drama series.