‘The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die’ featuring music by John Lunn, Eivør and Danny Saul will premiere on Netflix Friday 14th April. The feature length special is directed by Ed Bazalgette and produced by Nigel Marchant, Gareth Neame and Mat Chaplin. The cast includes Alexander Dreymon reprising his role as Uhtred of Bebbanburg, alongside Mark Rowley, Arnas Fedaravicius, Cavan Clerkin, Elaine Cassidy and Ewan Horrocks.
‘For a century, war has raged through the land between its inhabitants and the Danish invaders. But now a peace has settled with the country nearly united – only Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg, ruling over Northumbria, is yet to pledge his land to the throne. But when King Edward dies, the peace is threatened as his two potential heirs, Aethelstan and Aelfweard, battle to claim the crown. When Uhtred hears that Aethelstan – once his ward and protégé ‐ is to fight, he rides to help him secure victory, but the young prince has fallen under a dark influence and is not the same boy Uhtred once knew. And when Aethelstan’s actions threatens the life Uhtred has known, Uhtred must decide where his loyalties lie – with the king, or with his homeland.
Meanwhile, a new threat has reached these shores – the Danish Warrior‐King Anlaf has arrived, hoping to wreak chaos and use the discord for his own ends. As Aethelstan’s actions make enemies across the British Isles, Anlaf brings the king’s enemies together in a great alliance that threatens the vision of uniting England. And when the alliance comes seeking Uhtred’s help in their plans, Uhtred faces a choice between those he cares for most, and the dream of a united kingdom.’
Watch the trailer for ‘Seven Kings Must Die’ below.