Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays legendary conqueror in war series that spans 1,000 years

Historical material is en vogue. This is shown by the example of Napoleon, in whose wake further historical action is apparently starting. Game of Thrones favorite Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will soon play the legendary Norman King William the Conqueror, who is associated with the famous Battle of Hastings, in the series King and Conqueror shaped the fate of Britain for almost 1,000 years.

Napoleon is nothing against it: Game of Thrones star plays legendary general

As quoted by the Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming BBC series will revolve around the antagonists Wilhelm (Coster-Waldau) and Harold (James Norton), who are kings of Normandy and England.through circumstances and personal obsession“were forced into a war for the crown of England came to an end with the massive Battle of Hastings in 1066.

King and Conqueror is the story of a conflict that shaped the future of a country and a continent for 1,000 years, according to the quoted official synopsis. The script comes from Sherlock Holmes author Michael Robert Johnson, and Baltasar Kormákur (Everest) will direct the first episode.

When will the historical series King and Conqueror come to Germany?

It will be a while before Game of Thrones fans can see Coster-Waldau with a sword in battle again. According to the Hollywood Reporter report, the series will not begin production until 2024. We therefore calculate mid-2025 at the earliest with the publication.

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