Netflix announces the cast of Vikings: Valhalla

Netflix has announced the cast of its upcoming epic Vikings: Valhalla original series, which takes place roughly 100 years after the events in the History Channel’s fan-favorite drama Vikings. The cast includes a wide variety of actors from all corners of the world with credits that include The Witcher, Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead.

Vikings: Valhalla is set near the end of the Viking age as Scandanavain raiders continue their siege against England.

According to creator Michael Hirst, the series will feature many of the same locations as its predecessor, and the Viking mythology will be another link that ties the two shows together:

"So whenever they meet in the great hall in Kattegat, and of course they talk about the great eras who used to sit in the same hall at the same table, and they were Ragnar Lothbrok, Lagertha, and Bjorn Ironside, and Ivar the Boneless, who are now mythic characters even within the show, even within Vikings: Valhalla. That’s a really great connection and effect. It gives ready-made histories to the new show."

Who’s Who in the cast of Vikings: Valhalla?

Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson

Australian actor Sam Corlett might be best known for his role as Caliban on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina series, but he has appeared in several other projects dating back to 2018.

Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter

Swedish actor Frida Gustavsson is no stranger to Netflix Originals, having appeared as Ma in 2019’s The Witcher. In addition to acting, she also did a lot of modeling in the early 2010s and appeared in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2012.

Leo Suter as Harald Sigurddson

Suter is known for his role as Young Stringer in Sanditon. He also appeared in the second season of Clique, and in addition to his numerous TV and movies roles he also had an uncredited role in 2014’s Maleficent with Angelina Jolie.

Bradley Freegard as King Canute

Freegard has appeared in several TV series, including Gwaith/Cartref (2018) and Keeping Faith (2020) to name a few. He also appeared as Sinbad Sailors in the 2015 film Under Milk Wood.

Johannes Johannesson as Olaf Haraldson

Johannesson was born in Iceland and speaks four languages fluently. He appeared as Lem Lemoncloak in Game of Thrones and in 2020’s Cursed on Netflix, among many other projects.

Laura Berlin as Emma of Normandy

Laura Berlin is a well-known figure in German television series and movies dating back to 2009. She has incredible range, playing everything from a police detective to a film student being pursued by aliens.

David Oakes as Earl Godwin

David Oakes is a prolific actor whose credits include period pieces like The Borgias, Victoria and The White Queen.

Caroline Henderson as Jarl Haakon

Henderson’s credits include work in TV and in movies, but the Swedish actor is also known for her voice. She was one of the soloists in 2012’s Christmas Star series.

Pollyanna McIntosh as Queen Aelfgifu

McIntosh has appeared in a number of shows and movies, but she might be best known for her role as Jadis/Anne on The Walking Dead. It was through Anne’s quick thinking in season 9 that Rick Grimes’ life was saved.

Asbjorn Krogh Nissen as Jarl Kare

Nissen played Odin in 2019’s Valhalla: The Legend of Thor, so he’s no stranger to the Viking world. He’s appeared in several TV series and movies, including 2020’s Equinox and 2015’s Bron/Broen.

Production on the first season of Vikings: Valhalla was supposed to take place in 2020 but had to pause due to the pandemic. With the announcement of the cast, updates on the new filming schedule should follow. Stay tuned!

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