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Upcoming historical television drama series
King and Conqueror Genre
Period drama Created by Michael Robert Johnson Directed by
Baltasar Kormákur Starring Country of origin
United Kikgdom
United States
Original language English Executive producers
Dave Clarke
Ed Clarke
Richard Halliwell
Robert Jones
Baltasar Kormákur
Lindsay Martin
James Norton
Robert Taylor
Production companies 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 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]
Cast and characters
Production
The project was announced in November 2023.[
citation needed ] The season premiere is set to be directed by
Baltasar Kormákur .
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.
[2] Also in November 2023,
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was announced to appear as
William the Conqueror .
[3]
In March 2024,
Clémence Poésy and
Emily Beecham joined the series.
[4] Later that month, the cast was rounded out to include
Eddie Marsan ,
Juliet Stevenson ,
Bo Bragason ,
Luther Ford , and
Joseph Mawle , amongst others.
[5]
Filming began in March 2024 in Iceland.
[6]
[7] Shooting locations include
Heiðmörk and around
Reykjavik .
[8]
Broadcast
The series will air on
BBC One and
BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Paramount Global Content Distribution will handle worldwide distribution.
[9]
References
^ Cordero, Rosy (28 November 2023).
"James Norton & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Lead New CBS Studios Drama Series 'King and Conqueror' " . Retrieved 28 November 2023 .
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"New historical drama King and Conqueror, starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer" . BBC.
^ 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 .
^ Yossman, K.J. (5 March 2024).
"Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham Join James Norton in Period Drama 'King and Conqueror' " . Variety . Retrieved 18 March 2024 .
^ 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 .
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"King & Conqueror – further casting announced as filming begins on new period drama for BBC" . BBC.co.uk . 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024 .
^ Geisinger, Gabriela (1 December 2023).
"James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Walden historical drama sets filming date" . kftv.com . Retrieved 5 December 2023 .
^ Tómas, Ragnar (6 December 2023).
"Baltasar's New Series Recreates Battle of Hastings in Iceland" . Iceland Review . Retrieved 18 March 2024 .
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" '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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