Bloodaxe is an upcoming historical drama drama television series created by Michael Hirst and his son Horatio Hirst, set in the 10th century. The series will chronicle the true story of the legendary Viking warrior Eiríkr Haraldsson better known as Erik Bloodaxe[1] and his wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings. It is reported that it will follow Erik's ascent to throne of Norway.[2][3]
Production
Development
On March 6, 2025 it was announced that Michael Hirst would return to the viking age era for his next work. Variety reported that he and Horatio Hirst have developed a new historical drama called Bloodaxe for Amazon Prime Video.[4] This series will be another entry in the Hirsts' Viking themed work, following his development of the popular History Channel series Vikings and his role as executive producer on Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla.[5] Horatio had an acting roles in 4 episodes of Vikings: Valhalla as Bishop Grimketel,[6] with Bloodaxe he will be writing for a series for the first time..[7]
Bloodaxe’s father was Harald Finehair, a character featured in several seasons of Vikings portrayed by Peter Franzén[8]
References
- ^ Albert, Daniel (2 November 2023). "Eric Bloodaxe: The Story of the Royal Viking Warrior". Life In Norway.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (6 March 2025). "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst, Horatio Hirst Set Historical Drama 'Bloodaxe' at Amazon".
- ^ "Prime Video is Set to Tell an Epic True Story with New Viking Series 'Bloodaxe'". Collider.
- ^ "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst, Horatio Hirst Set Historical Drama 'Bloodaxe' at Amazon".
- ^ "'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst Sets Next Norse Drama at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Horatio Hirst | United Agents".
- ^ "Amazon Orders 'Bloodaxe' Norse Drama Series from 'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst".
- ^ "Vikings Creator's New Norse TV Show Already Has 1 Inevitable Connection to Ragnar's Story". Screen Rant.
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