George Blagden – Athelstan
George Blagden is an English film and stage actor, best known for his role as Louis XIV in the French television drama Versailles.
He’s also recognizable for his role as Grantaire in the film adaptation Les Miserables, bringing him and his colleagues a Satellite Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, a Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble, and a National Board of Review for Best Cast.
Moe Dunford - Aethelwulf
Born in Ireland, Moe Dunford started his acting career on the show The Tudors. After appearing in many films and television productions, he finally earned his reputable status in the industry from his roles in the films Gridlock and Patrick’s Day.
He even won an IFTA for Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film for playing Patrick Fitzgerald.
George Blagden - Athelstan
Athelstan, a man of great knowledge on Christianity and Norse paganism, was a young Anglo-Saxon.
As a holy man that was brought to live in Viking society, Athelstan struggled to keep a hold on his beliefs in an environment that differed greatly from that of his home across the sea.
John Kavanagh - The Seer
The Seer, completely concealing John Kavanaugh’s real looks, is the Oracle of Kattegat, a mystical soothsayer that boasts supernatural powers.
He has the ability to communicate with the gods and see the future and fate of one’s life.
John Kavanagh - The Seer
John Kavanagh, though has had significant experience acting on stage, is also an Irish character actor. He jump-started his acting career playing the small role of Willie Egan on the Irish comedy Paddy.
Eventually, he was able to move onto bigger films such as Sweeney Todd, Braveheart, and The Black Dahlia.