Talleyrand Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The guy listed up top to play Uhtred looks way too boy band. That's what I was thinking though hopefully with the way they've got Hauer as Ravn done up they'll try and grubby him up a bit so he doesn't look too out of place. And on the plus side Jason Flemyng is playing the Saxon King that gets shot with a whole bunch of arrows which could be funny to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Like others, the Arthurian series were my favourite BC, though I am pretty into Arthurian reading anyways. Sharpe, Uhtred, Thomas of Hookton, etc. I all love, and Sharpe brought me in, but The Warlord series will be hard to top. I'm very excited about this series, though I'll be travelling for several months so probably have to catch up come winter.Uhtred, I always thought the guy playing Thor fit. Really, huge and blond is all it takes. The impression this reader has taken away from the Cornwell novels is Uhtred isn't particularly large for either his time or ours. His brains are more important than his strength, though he sure possesses the endurance necessary to keep fighting the way they fight and live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The impression this reader has taken away from the Cornwell novels is Uhtred isn't particularly large for either his time or ours. His brains are more important than his strength, though he sure possesses the endurance necessary to keep fighting the way they fight and live. He's huge. IIRC, by the time he's fifteen he stands a head taller than most men. And his time pulling an oar gave him muscles on his muscles. A big, big man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The impression this reader has taken away from the Cornwell novels is Uhtred isn't particularly large for either his time or ours. His brains are more important than his strength, though he sure possesses the endurance necessary to keep fighting the way they fight and live. Nope he is described as being huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talleyrand Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 He's huge. IIRC, by the time he's fifteen he stands a head taller than most men. And his time pulling an oar gave him muscles on his muscles. A big, big man. Which begs the question: just how fucking big is Steapa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Which begs the question: just how fucking big is Steapa?Probably big enough to give Gregor Clegane a run for his money in a wrestling match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Cast Set For BBC & Carnival’s Epic ‘The Last Kingdom’ http://deadline.com/2014/11/the-last-kingdom-cast-bbc-carnival-alexander-dreymon-matthew-macfadyen-rutger-hauer-1201294955/ Main cast:Alexander Dreymon as UhtredRutger Hauer,David DawsonMatthew Macfadyen as King Alfred the GreatDavid DawsonEmily CoxIan HartTobias SantelmannThomas W. GabrielssonPeter GantzlerJoseph MillsonAlexandre WillaumeRune TemteHenning Valin JakobsenTom TaylorJocelyn MacnabMadeleine Powerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Kingdom_%28TV-series%29 Correction: Matthew Macfadyen is not King Alfred.That role is being played by David Dawson. Casting update: Jason Flemyng as King EdmundAlec Newman as King AethelredEmily Cox as BridaIan Hart as BeoccaTobias Santelmann as RagnarThomas W. Gabrielsson as GuthrumJoseph Millson as AlfericAlexandre Willaume as KjartenRune Temte as UbbaHenning Valin Jakobsen as StorriTom Taylor as Young UhtredJulia Bache-Wiig as ThyraMadeleine Power as Young ThyraPeter Gantzler as Earl RagnarLorcan Cranitch as Father SelbixAdrian Bower as LeofricBrian Vernel as Odda the YoungerElizabeth Conboy as GlennaAmy Wren as MildrithGrahame Fox as The SwordsmithHarry McEntire as AethelwoldEliza Butterworth as AelswithAndy Gathergood as Hubbard the ArcherAlexandre Willaume as KjartenGerard Kearns as Halig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Which begs the question: just how fucking big is Steapa? Right. Steapa seems to be the only guy bigger than Uhtred and he is significantly larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Are any of those Ragnar's "lofbruck" ones? It seems like it's set about 30 years before the events of "vikings" and I guess there's wiggle room for a semi-legendary character? Might be fun to watch it as a semi-sequel to Vikings. It's what I did in an ironic sense for "The Borgias" and "Da Vinci's Demons" with "Tudors" as a spin- off ;) One day I'll have my TV version of european/western history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ubba is a son Lodbrok, Boneless was in the book as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ubba is a son Lodbrok, Boneless was in the book as well. Cool. I wonder if "vikings" will ever get to the English invasion they led? Probably not as Hirst's shows tend to end once the leading character dies. Looking forward to it. Given the BBC it could air anytime between July and December as they often hit the audience with a release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ubba is a son Lodbrok, Boneless was in the book as well.So is halfdan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I don't think anyone mentioned it yet but apparently this premiers 10th October on BBC America http://deadline.com/2015/07/the-last-kingdom-bbc-america-premiere-date-key-art-1201482737/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer 24 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I don't think anyone mentioned it yet but apparently this premiers 10th October on BBC Americahttp://deadline.com/2015/07/the-last-kingdom-bbc-america-premiere-date-key-art-1201482737/ Nice! Been waiting on the premiere date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdawnb Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Nice! Been waiting on the premiere date. I am seriously excited for this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't see anything about a premiere date for the UK. And if Orphan Black taught me anything its not to jump to the conclusion that they are the same *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't see anything about a premiere date for the UK. And if Orphan Black taught me anything its not to jump to the conclusion that they are the same *sigh* I assumed this would follow the Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell scheduling and be played in the UK a month or two ahead of us because it's produced by the BBC whereas Orphan Black is produced by BBC America. Who really knows though, tv executives are a weird bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I assumed this would follow the Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell scheduling and be played in the UK a month or two ahead of us because it's produced by the BBC whereas Orphan Black is produced by BBC America. Who really knows though, tv executives are a weird bunch. I hope you are right. I'll be keeping an eye out for the air date, and if it follows the pattern as you say it shouldn't be long before its on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Read Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Some new clips have been posted up for this show and getting me more excited for it. Just finished the 5th book, and finishing up the third book in the Warlord Chronicles which would be a another great show from Cornwell if they ever make it. http://www.bbcamerica.com/the-last-kingdom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 the BBC usually announce a show about 14 days before it is released. It's really annoying as they seem to rely on the fact people are always watching BBC to know when it's on. I usually only watch iplayer - although in fairness they usually promote the shows when they are on and sometimes put previews up there. I tend to find out when the BBC shamelessly plug a show on their newsite. They'll probably spin it as some kind of "History piece" with a "by the way a drama series set in that period airs next Tuesday" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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