Historical drama The Last Kingdom has found its lead. I have learned that Alexander Dreymon (American Horror Story: Coven) has been tapped for the role of Uhtred in the eight-hour Game Of Thrones-esque epic series for BBC America and BBC2.
From Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films, ninth century-set The Last Kingdom is based on Bernard Cornwell’s book series The Saxon. It combines real historical figures and events with fictional characters during the reign of Alfred the Great, who as King of the-last-kingdom fought off a Viking invasion.
The series’ protagonist and hero is Uhtred (Dreymon). When his noble Saxon parents are killed by the Vikings, the marauders kidnap him and raise him as one of their own. Forced to choose between the country of his birth and the people of his upbringing, his loyalties are continually tested.
From Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films, ninth century-set The Last Kingdom is based on Bernard Cornwell’s book series The Saxon. It combines real historical figures and events with fictional characters during the reign of Alfred the Great, who as King of the-last-kingdom fought off a Viking invasion.
The series’ protagonist and hero is Uhtred (Dreymon). When his noble Saxon parents are killed by the Vikings, the marauders kidnap him and raise him as one of their own. Forced to choose between the country of his birth and the people of his upbringing, his loyalties are continually tested.
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This show sounds interesting, I'll definitely check it out.
ReplyDeletegood looking and good story- might be succesfull
ReplyDeleteI liked the book, I´ll watch. :-) Don´t know the actor though....was he any good?
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