Vikings Valhalla Netflix is the new series of the spectacularly epic Vikings saga that will premiere only on Netflix, and announces its cast, which includes Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson, Leo Suter, Bradley Freegard, Jóhannes Jóhannesson, Laura Berlin, David Oakes and Caroline Henderson.
What is the Netflix series Vikings Valhalla about?
The new Netflix series begins one hundred years after the end of the original seriesand a new saga begins, chronicling 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 trail as they fight to survive in an ever-changing and evolving world. Check out the cast's character descriptions below:
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Vikings Valhalla Cast
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1. SAM CORLETT as LEIF ERIKSSON - Leif comes from a close-knit family steeped in ancient pagan beliefs. A fearless and physically strong sailor, he is our entry into a Viking world in the midst of violent change.
2. FRIDA GUSTAVSSON as FREYDIS ERIKSDOTTER - Freydis is a firm believer in the "old gods." Like her brother Leif, she arrives in Kattegat as an outsider, but becomes an inspiration to those before her.
3. LEO SUTER as HARALD SIGURDSSON - Born into Viking nobility, Harald is one of the last Viking berserkers, he is able to unite both the followers of Odin and the Christians.
4. BRADLEY FREEGARD as KING CANUTE - The King of Denmark, ruthless Viking leader. It keeps your friends close and your enemies closer. His ambitions will shape the course of history and make him a defining figure of the Viking Age.
5. JÓHANNES JÓHANNESSON is OLAF HARALDSON - he is Harald's older half-brother. He is physically huge and ambitious; He is a stern and implacable Viking. Olaf is an “Old Testament” Christian.
6. LAURA BERLIN is EMMA OF NORMANDY - young and ambitious Emma of Normandy is from the Norman court and of Viking blood. Politically astute and one of the richest women in Europe.
7. DAVID OAKES is EARL GODWIN - The Survivor. Principal advisor to the King of England. Born outside of politics, his cunning takes him far.
8. CAROLINE HENDERSON as JARL HAAKON - A great warrior and leader, she rules Kattegat with a firm hand. She will become a powerful mentor to Freydis, who will be attracted to her wisdom.
9. POLLYANNA McINTOSH as QUEEN ÆLFGIFU - Queen Ælfgifu of Denmark has a hand to play in the political power struggles unfolding in northern Europe. He uses his charm and cunning and tries to gain a foothold in Canute's growing power structure.
10. ASBJØRN KROGH NISSEN is JARL KÅRE: Jarl Kåre represents a threat to the old pagan ways.
From MGM Television and produced by Jeb Stuart, Michael Hirst, Morgan O'Sullivan, James Flynn, Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer, Sheila Hockin and John Weber. Award-winning director Niels Arden Oplev will direct and produce the first episode. Other directors for the first season are Stephen St. Leger and Hannah Quinn. Joining Stuart as writers are Vanessa Alexander, Declan Croghan and Eoin McNamee.
