In a press release ITVX have confirmed some of the cast already rumoured for the upcoming adaption of Bernard Cornwell‘s Warlord Chronicles.
A bold and revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian Legends, The Winter King follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader.
The Winter King is set in the 5th century long before Britain was united. In a land of warring factions and tribes when the World was brutal and lives were often fleeting.
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Andrew Gower as well as some other actors have been previously confirmed for The Winter King – which is currently filming in Wales and the West Country – by their agencies.
Iain De Caestecker plays a young Arthur Pendragon, who begins as an exiled bastard before becoming the greatest hope for Britain.
Iain is a Scottish actor known for playing Leo Fitz in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Stuart Campbell plays Derfel Cadarn, the narrator of the story. He transforms from left-for-dead orphan to the truest of all warlords.
Stuart is a Scottish actor who Outlander fans might remember as Young Rabbie McNab. He most recently starred in the mini series SAS Rogue Heroes.
Ellie James is Nimue, a priestess saved by Merlin because she can see the gods – he gives her power, wisdom and learning.
Ellie is known for her roles in I May Destroy You, I Am… and Giri/Haji.
Eddie Marsan is Uther, High King of all Dumnonia, old and battle tested. He commands incredible authority, over almost all, bar Merlin.
Eddie was born in East London and has acted in TV mini series The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe as well as Deceit.
Nathaniel Martello-White portrays Merlin, a politician, powerful, enlightened, and absolute. Fearless in the face of a King’s wrath he follows his connection to his Gods in all things.
Nathaniel is an English actor and writer, known for Cla’am, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Red Tails.
Daniel Ings plays Owain, Uther’s champion of Dumnonia, an experienced but not always honest senior warrior.
Daniel is an English actor who has appeared in I Hate Suzie and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? He also appeared in an episode of Black Mirror.
Valene Kane is Morgan, Arthur’s half-sister and another bastard child of King Uther. She is a sharp-tongued and independent minded pagan and student of Merlin.
Valene is from Northern Ireland and can be seen in The Fall and Gangs of London.
Simon Merrells is Gundleus, King of rival kingdom Siluria. Imposing and savage, Gundleus is prepared to slaughter whoever he needs to secure power.
Simon can be seen in Spartacus, The Tomorrow People and Knightfall.
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