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King and Conqueror

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King and Conqueror
GenrePeriod drama
Created byMichael Robert Johnson
Directed byBaltasar Kormákur
Starring
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Dave Clarke
  • Ed Clarke
  • Richard Halliwell
  • Robert Jones
  • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Lindsay Martin
  • James Norton
  • Robert Taylor
Production companies
Original release
Network

King and Conqueror is an upcoming historical television drama series for BBC Studios and CBS from Michael Robert Johnson, starring James Norton as Harold Godwinson and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror. Production started in 2024.

Premise

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In 11th-century Britain, the King of England, Harold, faces a threat to his throne from an ambitious Norman, William.[1]

Cast and characters

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Production

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The project was announced in November 2023.[citation needed] 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] Norton initially wanted to portray William the Conqueror, but due to contract restrictions from his role in HBO's The Nevers, he took the part of Harold, as HBO only permitted him to take on a character written to die.[5]

In March 2024, Clémence Poésy and Emily Beecham joined the series.[6] Later that month, the cast was rounded out to include Eddie Marsan, Juliet Stevenson, Bo Bragason, Luther Ford, and Joseph Mawle, amongst others.[7] In July 2024, it was announced that Ingvar Sigurdsson had taken over the role of Fitzosbern from Mawle.[8] Further cast members were revealed, including Elander Moore, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes, Ines Asserson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, and Léo Legrand.[9]

Filming began in March 2024 in Iceland,[10][11] at locations that included Heiðmörk and around Reykjavík.[12] It wrapped up in July 2024.[13]

Broadcast

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The series will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom in 2025. Paramount Global Content Distribution will handle worldwide distribution.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Cordero, Rosy (28 November 2023). "James Norton & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Lead New CBS Studios Drama Series 'King and Conqueror'". Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & James Norton's King and Conqueror Just Got a Major Update". msn.com. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. ^ "New historical drama King and Conqueror, starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer". BBC.
  4. ^ Hibberd, James (28 November 2023). "Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Play William the Conqueror in 'King and Conqueror' TV Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  5. ^ "HBO Only Allowed James Norton to Join Middle Ages Drama Series 'King and Conqueror' on Condition His Character 'Must Die'". variety.com. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  6. ^ Yossman, K.J. (5 March 2024). "Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham Join James Norton in Period Drama 'King and Conqueror'". Variety. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  7. ^ Shafer, Ellise; Yossman, K.J. (18 March 2024). "'The Crown's' Luther Ford, 'Game of Thrones' Actor Joseph Mawle and More Join Period Drama 'King & Conqueror' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  8. ^ Yossman, KJ (15 July 2024). "'The Northman' Star Ingvar Sigurdsson Replaces Joseph Mawle as Middle Ages Drama 'King & Conqueror' Rounds Out Cast". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  9. ^ Ford, Lily (15 July 2024). "Elander Moore, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes Join 'King & Conqueror' Series as Filming Wraps in Iceland". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ^ "King & Conqueror – further casting announced as filming begins on new period drama for BBC". BBC.co.uk. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  11. ^ Geisinger, Gabriela (1 December 2023). "James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Walden historical drama sets filming date". kftv.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  12. ^ Tómas, Ragnar (6 December 2023). "Baltasar's New Series Recreates Battle of Hastings in Iceland". Iceland Review. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  13. ^ Turner, Laura Jane (15 July 2024). "James Norton's new BBC period drama shares update and new cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  14. ^ "'King & Conqueror' Series: Check out what we know about cast, plot, episode count, production team and filming". Exonomic Times. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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