King and Conqueror explained
King and Conqueror is an upcoming historical television drama series for BBC Studios and CBS from Michael Robert Johnson, starring James Norton as Harold of Wessex and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror. Production started in 2024.
Premise
In 11th-century Britain, the King of England, Harold, faces a threat to his throne from an ambitious Norman, William.[1]
Production
The project was announced in November 2023. The season premiere is set to be directed by Baltasar Kormákur. Other episodes will be helmed by Erik Leijonborg and Bálint Szentgyörgyi.[2] James Norton is an executive producer through Rabbit Track Pictures and stars as Harold Godwinson. Other executive producers include Kormákur for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for the Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Ed Clarke, Robert Jones, and CBS Studios' Lindsey Martin.[3] Also in November 2023, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was announced to appear as William the Conqueror.[4]
In March 2024, Clémence Poésy and Emily Beecham joined the series.[5] Later that month, the cast was rounded out to include Eddie Marsan, Juliet Stevenson, Bo Bragason, Luther Ford, and Joseph Mawle, amongst others.[6] In July 2024, it was announced that Ingvar Sigurdsson had taken over the role of Fitzosbern from Mawle.[7] Further cast members were revealed, including Elander Moore, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes, Ines Asserson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, and Léo Legrand.[8]
Filming began in March 2024 in Iceland,[9] [10] at locations that included Heiðmörk and around Reykjavík.[11] It wrapped up in July 2024.[12]
Broadcast
The series will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom. Paramount Global Content Distribution will handle worldwide distribution.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: James Norton & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Lead New CBS Studios Drama Series 'King and Conqueror'. 28 November 2023. 28 November 2023. Rosy. Cordero.
- Web site: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & James Norton's King and Conqueror Just Got a Major Update . msn.com . 15 July 2024 . 30 July 2024.
- Web site: New historical drama King and Conqueror, starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. BBC.
- Web site: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Play William the Conqueror in 'King and Conqueror' TV Series . James. Hibberd. 28 November 2023. 18 March 2024. Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: 18 March 2024. Variety. 5 March 2024. Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham Join James Norton in Period Drama 'King and Conqueror'. K.J. . Yossman.
- Web site: 'The Crown's' Luther Ford, 'Game of Thrones' Actor Joseph Mawle and More Join Period Drama 'King & Conqueror' (Exclusive). Variety. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024. Ellise. Shafer. K.J.. Yossman.
- Web site: 'The Northman' Star Ingvar Sigurdsson Replaces Joseph Mawle as Middle Ages Drama 'King & Conqueror' Rounds Out Cast. Variety. KJ. Yossman. 15 July 2024. 22 July 2024.
- Web site: Elander Moore, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes Join 'King & Conqueror' Series as Filming Wraps in Iceland. The Hollywood Reporter. Lily. Ford. 15 July 2024. 22 July 2024.
- Web site: King & Conqueror – further casting announced as filming begins on new period drama for BBC. BBC.co.uk. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
- Web site: James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Walden historical drama sets filming date. kftv.com. 5 December 2023. 1 December 2023. Gabriela. Geisinger.
- Web site: Baltasar's New Series Recreates Battle of Hastings in Iceland. Ragnar. Tómas. 6 December 2023. Iceland Review. 18 March 2024.
- Web site: James Norton's new BBC period drama shares update and new cast. Digital Spy. 16 July 2024. Laura Jane. Turner. 15 July 2024.
- Web site: 'King & Conqueror' Series: Check out what we know about cast, plot, episode count, production team and filming. Exonomic Times. 18 March 2024. 6 March 2024.
