Gaia Weiss – Thorunn
Thorunn, initially a servant, is introduced during a dinner party held by Ragnar. Her name is actually a Norse name which could have actually been captured in wars among Norse tribes.
After being freed from slavery by Aslaug, Thorunn eventually transitions into Shield-maiden. In the first few seasons, Bjorn, though significantly above Thorunn’s status, falls madly in love with her.
Gaia Weiss - Thorunn
Gaia is actually a French model and actress. Born into a French-Polish family, she was honed as a child to become an accomplished ballet dancer.
She then decided to start acting in 1999 after attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic art.
Alyssa Sutherland - Queen Aslaug
Queen Aslaug, daughter to the legendary Shield-maiden Brynhildr, became the second wife of Ragnar Lothbrok. She was believed to be a volva, someone who could see the future through visions.
Alyssa Sutherland, the actress behind the role, actually stood out among other characters because of her phenomenal acting and unique physical appearance.
Alyssa Sutherland - Queen Aslaug
Alyssa Sutherland is a Brisbane-born actress and model who jump-started a modeling career in Australia when she became the winner of the 1997 Bonne Belle model search of the teen magazine called Girlfriend. Following this win, she was given the crazy opportunity of signing with Vogue Australia.
Eventually, she moved on to acting, appearing first in films such as The Devil Wears Prada and Day on Fire.
Gustaf Skarsgård - Flóki
Floki, who also happens to be Ragnar Lothbrok’s peculiar and closest friend, is a boat builder and inveterate trickster. He is also the father of the late Angrboda, the adoptive father of the late Tanaruz, and the husband of the late Helga.
The actor behind the role, Gustaf Caspar Orm Skarsgård, is actually one of the rare true Scandinavians on the show. The actor’s father, Stellan Skarsgård, is actually known for playing the role of Bootstrap Bill Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean movies and Professor Gerald Lambeau in Good Will Hunting, among his other titles.