Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Jessica Madsen to Star in Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' Series
Imagine a new TV show about Vikings!
It's called 'Bloodaxe' and it's about a famous Viking named Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild.
The show is made by the same person who created the original 'Vikings' series.
They'll be fighting for the throne of Norway.
The show will feature battles, betrayals, and other Scandinavian kings.
The actress playing Gunnhild is known for playing a character in 'Bridgerton'.
They will begin filming in Ireland and Iceland soon.
Jessica Madsen cast as Gunnhild in Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' series.
The series, created by 'Vikings' creator Michael Hirst, focuses on Erik Bloodaxe and his wife.
The show will depict the struggle for the Norwegian throne and other Scandinavian kingdoms.
Production will start in Ireland and Iceland later in the summer.
Madsen is known for her role in the Netflix series 'Bridgerton'.
- Who
- Jessica Madsen will play Gunnhild, alongside Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe.
- What
- Prime Video's historical drama 'Bloodaxe' has cast Jessica Madsen in the female lead role.
- When
- Production begins later this summer.
- Where
- Production will take place in Ireland and Iceland.
- Why
- The show chronicles the rise of Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild, and their fight for the Norwegian throne.
- Show Title
- Bloodaxe
- Network
- Prime Video
- Main Actors
- Jessica Madsen, Xavier Molyneux
- Creator
- Michael Hirst
- Production Locations
- Ireland and Iceland
- Production Company
- MGM Television