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The Last Kingdom (TV Series 2015–2022) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Alexander Dreymon Plays Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Mark Rowley Plays Finan
- Emily Cox Plays Brida
- Arnas Fedaravičius Plays Sihtric
- Eliza Butterworth Plays Lady Aelswith
- Ewan Mitchell Plays Osferth
- Timothy Innes Plays King Edward
- Millie Brady Plays Aethelflaed
- James Northcote Plays Aldhelm
- Ruby Hartley Plays Stiorra
Who is Uhtred of Bebbanburg? Uhtred is a warrior who was born a noble Saxon and the rightful heir to his ancestral land of Bebbanburg. However, that life was snatched away from him as a young boy when Danes attacked, killing his father and kidnapping him to work as their servant. Over time, they grew attached to Uhtred and accepted him as one of th...
Who is Finan? Finan is arguably Uhtred's closest friend. The two first crossed paths when they were enslaved on a boat under merciless overlords who very nearly killed them and chose to stick together after their liberation. When we reunite with him in season 5, we discover he has settled down in Uhtred's town of Rumcofa with a wife and children. B...
Who is Brida? Brida is a Dane woman who grew up with Uhtred and became romantically involved with him when they reached adulthood. However, fate ultimately took them down different paths, with Uhtred drifting toward his Saxon heritage and Brida becoming an increasingly extreme voice for the Danes. When we last saw her, she swore revenge on Uhtred f...
Who is Sihtric? Sihtric is another one of Uhtred's longtime allies, frequently seen charging into battles alongside Finan and Osferth. He was originally a Dane invader but pledged his loyalty to Uhtred when facing execution and has never broken that vow. These days, he too has built a life for himself in Rumcofa with his wife and numerous children....
Who is Lady Aelswith? Aelswith is the pious widow of the late King Alfred and mother to the reigning King Edward and Mercian ruler Lady Aethelflaed. She has a long history with Uhtred, initially despising him for his Dane customs which she deemed to be heathen, but ultimately coming to respect him as someone who has sacrificed much for Wessex. In s...
Who is Osferth? Osferth is an illegitimate son of the late King Alfred, who originally pursued a life as a monk before joining Uhtred's entourage. Last season, he had a brush with death but ultimately survived and now resides in Rumcofa with his friends. What else has Ewan Mitchell been in? Most recently, Mitchell appeared in ITV's bomb squad thril...
Who is King Edward? King Edward is the son of Alfred the Great and current ruler of Wessex. He strives to achieve his later father's dream of a united England and is closer than ever to making it a reality, with only one kingdom yet to be brought under his control. He plans to remain as king for a good while longer, but already talk of his successo...
Who is Lady Aethelflaed? Aethelflaed is the daughter of the late King Alfred and current ruler of Mercia. She became queen there after her abusive husband Aethelred died from injuries sustained in battle, but the promotion came with a devastating cost. In order to get her court to agree to being led by a woman, she swore to remain chaste – which me...
Who is Aldhelm? Aldhelm is one of Lady Aethelflaed's closest allies. He has been in love with the queen for many years, but accepts that his feelings are not reciprocated and merely wants to act in her best interests. What else has James Northcote been in? Northcote has previously appeared in period drama Catherine the Great, starring Helen Mirren,...
Who is Stiorra? Stiorra is Uhtred's daughter, who has inherited his fiery spirit. In the previous season, she fell in love with warlord Sigtryggr and their relationship paved the way to a fragile peace being brokered between Saxon and Dane. Now, the two rule Eoferwic (now known as York) under Dane law, but have allowed some Christian preachers to l...
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- Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred. Alexander Dreymon is primarily known for his role as Uhtred of Bebbanburg in The Last Kingdom series and its sequel film. The character is recognized as a noble warrior who, despite growing up among the Danes, becomes a faithful Saxon ally on the battlefield.
- Emily Cox as Brida. Emily Cox plays Brida, Uhtred's former lover who was also born a Saxon but grew up as a Dane. Different from the protagonist, the character doesn't feel torn about accepting the Viking ideology and the drive to protect their lands from the Saxons.
- Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith. Eliza Butterworth portrays Aelswith in the Netflix series, who is King Alfred's insufferable wife. As a religious woman that is strongly attached to her family, Aelswith is against Uhtred's pagan ways and often sways her husband to not trust him.
- David Dawson as King Alfred. David Dawson plays King Alfred, the Saxon ruler responsible for mapping out the future of England years before it was formed.
Illegitimate son of Kjartan, he defects by swearing an oath to Uhtred. Keen to turn his back on his roots, he is tireless in his efforts to serve Uhtred, and becomes one of his most faithful men. With striking Danish looks, Sihtric makes a cunning spy.
Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Apr 20, 2020 · The cast and characters of The Last Kingdom season four on Netflix, including Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
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Mar 14, 2022 · Who is in The Last Kingdom cast and which characters do they play? Based on Bernard Cromwell’s novel series The Saxon Stories , The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction drama adapted for the small screen by Baghdad Central creator Stephen Butchard.
