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Prime Video's upcoming series Bloodaxe will star Xavier Molyneux as Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe. Created by Vikings mastermind Michael Hirst and his son Horatio, the show explores Norway's brutal throne wars. The historical drama promises epic battles and political intrigue, continuing Hirst's Viking storytelling legacy. Bloodaxe marks Horatio Hirst's writing debut after acting in Vikings: Valhalla.

Key Points: Xavier Molyneux Stars in Michael Hirst's Viking Series Bloodaxe

  • Michael Hirst expands Viking universe with Bloodaxe
  • Stars Xavier Molyneux as warrior Erik Bloodaxe
  • Follows power struggles in medieval Norway
  • Horatio Hirst makes writing debut
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Xavier Molyneux to headline 'Bloodaxe' Viking series

Prime Video's Bloodaxe follows Erik Bloodaxe's fight for Norway's throne, created by Vikings' Michael Hirst and son Horatio.

"A thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Viking Saga. – Variety"

Los Angeles, June 24

Actor Xavier Molyneux is all set to headline 'Bloodaxe' series.

The Prime Video show is about Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe, as per Variety. Created by Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst, 'Bloodaxe' was originally announced in March.

Michael is the creator of "Vikings," which ran on the History Channel for six seasons from 2013 to 2020, with the second part of Season 6 debuting on Amazon. Michael later executive produced the sequel series "Vikings: Valhalla," which ran on Netflix for three seasons from 2022 to 2024.

Horatio appeared in four episodes of Vikings: Valhalla as Bishop Grimketel. He also previously starred in Billy the Kid on MGM+ as Charlie Bowdre. Bloodaxe marks his debut as a writer.

According to Variety, the historical drama will follow Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings, "as they fight for the throne of Norway. The land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Viking Saga."

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Vikings shows are getting really popular in India too! After watching Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix, I'm excited for this new series. Hope they show more of the warrior culture rather than just battles. The father-son duo creating it sounds promising 🤞
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Priya M.
Interesting choice of lead actor! I wonder if they'll show any connections between Viking history and ancient Indian maritime trade. Our history books mention contact with foreign traders - would be cool to see if the series touches on this aspect.
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Arjun S.
The original Vikings series was epic but became too dramatic in later seasons. Hope Bloodaxe maintains historical accuracy while telling a compelling story. Also, will this be available in Hindi dub? Many Indian viewers prefer that option.
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Sanjana V.
As someone who loved Vikings: Valhalla, I'm excited but also worried about oversaturation. So many historical dramas these days! The key will be fresh storytelling. The mother of kings angle sounds intriguing though 👑
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Vikram P.
Not sure about this one. Indian audiences might find it hard to connect with yet another European historical drama. Would rather see streaming platforms invest in shows about our own warrior kings like Chhatrapati Shivaji or Maharana Pratap!
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Neha T.
The production quality of these Viking shows is always top-notch. Hope they include some Indian actors too - global shows are becoming more diverse. Maybe as traders or travelers? Would make it more relatable for us desi viewers 😊

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