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Impressive Trailer Of The Raw, Bloody, And Historical BBC Series 'King & Conqueror' Is Here To Watch
In the new series 'King & Conqueror', William of Normandy fights for the English throne.
With a battle cry that leaves no doubt about his ambitions, William, Duke of Normandy, claims the English throne in the first trailer for King & Conqueror. As he locks eyes with his rival Harold, Earl of Wessex, the centuries-old conflict erupts, still captivating the imagination. The first images leave little to the imagination: this series is raw, bloody, and grand in scale.
In King & Conqueror, we see Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and James Norton rallying their armies for the Battle of Hastings, one of the most iconic confrontations in British history. Standing by their side are their wives, played by Emily Beecham (Edith Swan-neck) and Clémence Poésy (Matilda), each playing their part in this power struggle. The trailer hints at fierce battles, political intrigue, and a conflict that reaches beyond the battlefield.
The series highlights not only the bloodshed of 1066 but also exposes how the rivalry between two royal families determined the fate of a continent. The historical roots stretch back decades, crossing the Channel between England and Normandy. The series depicts how dynasties tried to dominate each other amidst chaos, honor, and betrayal.
With an impressive cast including Jean-Marc Barr as King Henry, Elliott Cowan as Sweyn, and Bjarne Henriksen as Earl Siward, the production gains significant weight. Other roles are filled by Oliver Masucci, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Ines Asserson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, and Léo Legrand.
King & Conqueror consists of eight episodes and is an international co-production involving Rabbit Track Pictures, RVK Studios, and CBS Studios. Michael Robert Johnson created the series and serves as showrunner. Baltasar Kormákur directed the opening episode and guided the creative process. The series premieres next month on BBC and will be distributed worldwide via Paramount Global Content Distribution.
In King & Conqueror, we see Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and James Norton rallying their armies for the Battle of Hastings, one of the most iconic confrontations in British history. Standing by their side are their wives, played by Emily Beecham (Edith Swan-neck) and Clémence Poésy (Matilda), each playing their part in this power struggle. The trailer hints at fierce battles, political intrigue, and a conflict that reaches beyond the battlefield.
Battle That Shaped Europe
The series highlights not only the bloodshed of 1066 but also exposes how the rivalry between two royal families determined the fate of a continent. The historical roots stretch back decades, crossing the Channel between England and Normandy. The series depicts how dynasties tried to dominate each other amidst chaos, honor, and betrayal.
With an impressive cast including Jean-Marc Barr as King Henry, Elliott Cowan as Sweyn, and Bjarne Henriksen as Earl Siward, the production gains significant weight. Other roles are filled by Oliver Masucci, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Ines Asserson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, and Léo Legrand.
BBC And Paramount Join Forces
King & Conqueror consists of eight episodes and is an international co-production involving Rabbit Track Pictures, RVK Studios, and CBS Studios. Michael Robert Johnson created the series and serves as showrunner. Baltasar Kormákur directed the opening episode and guided the creative process. The series premieres next month on BBC and will be distributed worldwide via Paramount Global Content Distribution.
