Prime Video has revealed that its highly-anticipated historical series Bloodaxe will launch on January 20, 2027.
The team behind the Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst series also unveiled a first-look teaser at New York Comic Con Friday, which can be watched above.
The series chronicles the rise of Norse raiders Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen). It will tell the story of their fight for the throne of Norway, as the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.
Per the synopsis, “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 Norse saga.”
Season 2 is already in production in Ireland, with MGM Television producing. Michael and Horatio Hirst are the co-creators, showrunners, writers and exec producers of the show.
Last week, Bloodaxe unveiled further Season 2 cast including Maddy Ambus (The Return of Stanley Atwell, Utopia), Steven Brand (Saw X, The Scorpion King) and Lasse Steen (The Promised Land, What Lies Between Us).
Additional executive producers on Bloodaxe include Morgan O’Sullivan under his O’Sullivan Productions label, Steve Stark under his Toluca Pictures label, Arturo Interian, John Weber, and Sheila Hockin.
