Netflix picked up The Last Kingdom from the BBC after the latter canceled the show after two seasons. The streaming service had already been working with the BBC on the show, as outside of the UK, The Last Kingdom was already distributed as a Netflix Original. Three further incredible seasons were produced, and with the film on the way in the near future, we’ll get to see a dramatic and epic conclusion to the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

Who’s behind Seven Kings Must Die?

British director Ed Bazalgette will be directing the movie as confirmed by a clapper. Bazalgette is no stranger to The Last Kingdom having directed episodes in seasons 3 and 4 (he served as an executive producer for the fourth season too).

Beyond The Last Kingdom, Bazalgette has worked on Poldark, Doctor Who, Versailles, and Netflix’s The Witcher.

A synopsis for Seven Kings Must Die hasn’t been revealed as of yet, however, we can expect the following:

After successfully reclaiming his ancestral home of Bebbanburg, and in order for Uhtred to keep the peace, the Saxon-Dane promised to remain independent of any war between King Constantin of Alba and King Edward of Wessex. But an independent Bebbanburg means Edward’s dream of a unified England remains in doubt. So will another Wessex king go against his word and betray Uhtred? All Uhtred dreams of is to live out his days in Bebbanburg in peace, but fate may have ulterior motives, and once again Uhtred will be at the heart of shaping the future of England.

Who are the cast members of Seven Kings Must Die?

In the press release for Seven Kings Must Die it was confirmed that Alexander Dreymon would return to reprise his role as Uhtred of Bebbanburg. It was also confirmed that multiple characters from the show will return to reprise their roles, along with some new faces who are yet to be announced.

We expect to see the following cast members to return:

  • Uhtred – Alexander Dreymon
  • Young Uhtred – Finn Elliot
  • Stiorra – Ruby Hartley
  • Osbert – Olly Rhodes
  • King Edward – Timothy Innes
  • King Constantin – Rod Hallett
  • Eadgifu – Sonya Cassidy
  • Aethelstan – Harry Gilby
  • Aelfweard – Ewan Horrocks
  • Finan – Mark Rowley
  • Sihtric – Arnas Fedaravicius
  • Father Pyrlig – Cavan Clerkin
  • Aelswith – Eliza Butterworth
  • Aelfwynn – Phia Saban
  • Lady Eadith – Stefanie Martini
  • Abbess Hild – Eva Birthistle
  • Father Benedict – Patrick Robinson
  • Cynlaef – Ryan Quarmby
  • What is the movie runtime?

Surprisingly, the movie runtime has been announced way ahead of time and will be approximately 120 minutes.

Netflix has already made it clear that The Last Kingdom series has come to an end and won’t be returning for a sixth season. Uhtred’s story in the show has concluded, and his final chapter will be told through Seven Kings Must Die.

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