Prime Video Reveals First Look at Bloodaxe
Prime Video has debuted first-look images for Bloodaxe, a new original series created by Vikings mastermind Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst. The show's first season chronicles the ascent of Erik Bloodaxe, portrayed by Xavier Molyneux, and his powerful wife Gunnhild, the Mother of Kings, played by Jessica Madsen of Bridgerton fame. As the couple battles for the Norse throne, their land is torn apart by rivals and betrayals, with war and chaos setting the stage for the saga.[S1][S2][S3][S4][S5][S6][S7][S8]
The ensemble cast also includes Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen. Michael and Horatio Hirst serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers. Morgan O'Sullivan executive produces under his O'Sullivan Productions banner, alongside Steve Stark of Toluca Pictures, Arturo Interian, John Weber, and Sheila Hockin.[S1]
No confirmed launch date has been announced for Bloodaxe, though the show is anticipated to arrive in 2027. Its full eight-episode first season will be available on Prime Video. Ahead of that debut, the drama has already been picked up for a second season, which is being filmed in Ireland at present.[S1]
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The Institute Season 2 Trailer Released
In other television news, MGM+ has released the trailer for Season 2 of The Institute. Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, the thriller-horror series returns on Nov. 8. After escaping the Institute, Luke Ellis, played by Joe Freeman, and other children with psychic abilities search for a way to permanently dismantle the secretive organization, even if it means going back inside. Meanwhile, tech billionaire Nolan Reeves, portrayed by Alfie Allen, is brought in to help rebuild, and Sigsby, played by Mary Louise Parker, must find a way back in while living as a fugitive.[S1]
The Institute also stars Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson, Simone Miller as Kalisha, Fionn Laird as Nicky, Arlen So as George, Robert Joy as Dr. Hendricks, and Hannah Galway as Wendy. Jack Bender directs from a screenplay by Benjamin Cavell. Executive producers include Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich, and Michael Mahoney. Season 2 debuts Nov. 8 on MGM+, with new episodes airing Sundays through Dec. 20.[S1]
