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[10/09/26 - 11:15 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils Explosive Teaser and Premiere Date for New Original Series, "Bloodaxe" from the Creator of "Vikings"
All eight episodes will premiere Wednesday, January 20, 2027 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
[10/05/26 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First Look Images for New Original Series "Bloodaxe," from the Creator of "Vikings"
All eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and as previously announced, "Bloodaxe" has been picked up for a second season which is currently in production in Ireland.
[10/01/26 - 08:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Three Additional New Cast for Season Two of Original Series "Bloodaxe"
Maddy Ambus, Steven Brand, and Lasse Steen join the cast for the second season of the historical drama based on the epic true story of Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild.
[09/09/26 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces 2026 New York Comic Con Programming
"Blade Runner 2099," "Bloodaxe," and "Helluva Boss" are the featured projects.
[08/19/26 - 08:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Five New Cast for Season Two of Original Series "Bloodaxe"
Gard Løkke, Melina Åkerman, Kieran Bew, Sebastian Bull, and George Burgess join the cast for the second season of the historical drama.
[06/16/26 - 06:15 AM]
Prime Video Renews "Bloodaxe" for Season Two Ahead of Series Premiere
Created, written, and executive produced by Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst, the epic historical drama tells the true story of legendary Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.

[01/30/26 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 26-30
Updates include: Milo Ventimiglia to lead HBO Max's "American Blue"; Allegra Edwards to star opposite Ed Weeks in "Eternally Yours" at CBS; and ABC's "Do You Want Kids?" rounds out its cast.
[11/14/25 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 10-14
Updates include: FX's "English Teacher," Peacock's "Poker Face" among the latest cancellations; Jaina Lee Ortiz joins ABC's "RJ Decker"; and HBO Max eyes Jimmy Olsen "Superman" spin-off series.
[10/10/25 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 6-10
Updates include: Prime Video cancels newcomers "Butterfly," "Countdown"; Bravo pushes "Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition" premiere; and CBS fires David Del Rio from "Matlock" after sexual assault allegation.
[07/14/25 - 07:15 AM]
Prime Video Announces Six Additional Cast for New Original Series "Bloodaxe"
Karlis Arnolds Avots, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen join the cast of the historical drama.
[06/27/25 - 10:40 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Casts Levi Miller in the Role of Haakon in the New Original Series "Bloodaxe"
"Bloodaxe" is an epic historical drama that chronicles the rise of one of history's most famous Viking warriors, Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.
[06/25/25 - 09:14 AM]
Prime Video Casts Jessica Madsen as Female Lead of New Original Series "Bloodaxe"
The series, which will begin filming in Ireland and Iceland later this summer, is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios.
[06/24/25 - 12:41 PM]
Amazon MGM Studios Casts Xavier Molyneux in the Lead Role of Erik Bloodaxe in the New Original Series "Bloodaxe"
"Bloodaxe" is an epic historical drama that chronicles the rise of one of history's most famous Viking warriors, Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.
[03/06/25 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Orders Series "Bloodaxe" from Michael and Horatio Hirst
The series is created, written, and executive produced by Michael and Horatio Hirst and tells the epic true story of Erik Bloodaxe and Gunnhild on their rise to power.






BLOODAXE (AMAZON)
Premieres Wednesday, January 20
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/20/27 - ???
STATUS:
new this winter (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (8 episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 2 (in advance of Season 1) ordered on 6/16/26
DESCRIPTION:
(from Amazon's press release, October 2026) Today, at New York Comic Con, Prime Video immersed fans in the world of 10th century Norway during a panel for the highly anticipated new series, Bloodaxe. Showrunners Michael Hirst (creator of Vikings) and Horatio Hirst, and cast members Xavier Molyneux, Jessica Madsen and Levi Miller, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Nerdist's Editor-in-Chief Rotem Rusak, where they discussed the series for the first time and revealed the show's January 20, 2027 premiere date. The panel also debuted a first look at a thrilling teaser trailer and teaser key art for the action-packed series. All eight episodes of Season One will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and as previously announced, Bloodaxe has been picked up for a second season which is currently in production in Ireland. In Season One, Bloodaxe chronicles the rise of one of history's most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux), and his formidable wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen). As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Norse Saga.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alina Tomnikov as Greta / The Seer
· Jesper Christensen as King Harald Fairhair
· Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild
· Karlis Arnolds Avots as Egil
· Levi Miller as Bloodaxe
· Rod Hallett as Athelstan
· Rune Temte as Gorm
· Sisse Marie as Thyra
· Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe
CREW INFORMATION:
· Arturo Interian as EP
· Fred Toye as EP
· Horatio Hirst as CRTR/EP
· John Weber as EP
· Michael Hirst as CRTR/EP
· Morgan O'Sullivan as EP
· Sheila Hockin as EP
· Steve Stark as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· MGM Television
· O'Sullivan Productions
· Toluca Pictures