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Prime Video has ordered a second season of Bloodaxe from Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst ahead of Season 1’s early-2027 launch; filming on Season 2 will begin in Ireland within weeks, with Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild.
Vikings creator Michael Hirst previews Bloodaxe, a new 10th‑century historical drama centered on Erik Bloodaxe, Gunnhild, and Egil, blending brutal power struggles with magical realism. The first season focuses on Erik vs. Haakon, with Egil as the fearless poet; Hirst aims for a fresh world distinct from Vikings and hints at future projects like a Montaillou‑inspired story.
Jessica Madsen has been cast as Gunnhild, the female lead in Prime Video's Viking drama series 'Bloodaxe,' which chronicles the rise of Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild, set against a backdrop of political chaos and warfare in Scandinavia. The show is produced by MGM Television and is not directly related to previous Viking series, taking place decades after 'Vikings' and before 'Vikings: Valhalla.'