The Last Kingdom season 5 cast: Who stars in the Netflix drama?
THE Last Kingdom returns after two years for its fifth and final series of the historical drama.
Here's everything we know about the cast in season five...
Who is in the cast of season 5?
Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred
The 39 year old German actor reprises his role as Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the new series.
His character is based on a Saxon-born warrior who was raised by Vikings during the reign of Alfred the Great.
Dreymon's most notable roles are in Christopher and His Kind and American Horror Story: Coven.
He also appeared in the WWII film Resistance.
Emily Cox as Brida
Emily is a 37-year-old Austrian actress.
She plays the female lead role of Brida who has a unique bond with Uhtred by being Saxon in origin but being adopted by danes.
Her character is fierce and unlike Uhtred, she embraces her adopted Danish heritage and stays true to their pagan beliefs.
Eliza Butterworth as Lady Aelswith
Eliza, 28 is best known for playing King Alfred's wife Aelswith.
She loved her late husband dearly and is found all alone and without any allies.
Viewers will recognise Eliza from her roles in DCI Banks and WPC 56.
She also starred opposite Colin Farrell and Stephen Graham in The North Water, an adaptation of Ian McGuire's acclaimed novel.
Millie Brady as Lady Aethelflaed
Millie Brady, 28 is a British actress who plays Aethelflaed- the daughter of Alfred.
She's a strong character who led Mercia's troops to help Wessex single handedly.
Fans will recognise the actress for her previous roles in Mr Selfridge, King Arthur: Legend Of the Sword and The Witcher.
Timothy Innes as King Edward
Timothy is a British actor plays the role of King Edward, the son of King Alfred of Wessex who took up his place on the throne after he died.
In the previous season, the Danes planned to kill Edward but Uhtred decided to join forces with him and prepare him for the long battle ahead.
Edward ends up winning thanks to all the help and preparation he got from Uhtred.
Finn Elliot as Young Uhtred
Finn Elliot is a 19-year-old British actor from Chichester.
He was born in Hong Kong in 2002 then moved to Kuala Lumpur at the age of one.
He spent most of his childhood living in Singapore before moving to England at the age of nine.
Elliot is best known for his appearances in The Outcast, The Mercy and The Crown.
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Ewan Horrocks as Aelfweard
Newcomer Ewan Horrocks is a rising star who can be seen in the Sky hit Domina, as Young Drusus.
Speaking about his role in The Last Kingdom, Horrocks said: “I’m really excited for everyone to see the final season.
"The cast is like one big family, so it’s been so special becoming a part of it. The fifth season is definitely worth the wait; there’ll be lots of exciting and shocking moments throughout.”
Who else is in the cast of The Last Kingdom season 5?
Rounding off the cast are:
- Mark Rowley as Finan
- Jeppe Beck Laursen as Haesten.
- Stefanie Martini as Eadisth
- Ewan Mitchell as Osferth
- Emili Ackchina as Vibeke
- Micki Stoltt as Rognvaldr
- Sonya Cassidy as Edgifu
- Ryan Quarmby as Cynlaef
- Harry Anton as Bresal
- Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric
- Adrian Schiller as Aethelhelm
- Cavan Clerkin as Father Pyrlig
- James Northcote as Aldhelm
- Eysteinn Sigurdarson as Sigtryggr
- Ruby Hartley as Stiorra
- Ossian Perret as Whitgar
- Amelia Clarkson as Aelflead
- Phia Saban as Aelfwynn
- Harry Gilby as Aethelstan
- Patrick Robinson as Father Benedict
When is season 5 of The Last Kingdom on Netflix?
The Last Kingdom season five will air on Netflix on March 9.
It is based on Bernard Cornwell's ninth and 10th Saxon Stories novels.
The highly-anticipated final season will be bittersweet for some fans as it means coming to a close for their favourite characters' storylines.