Michael Hirst Announces New Historical Drama 'Bloodaxe'
Originally published Jun 14, 2026
By Marta Balaga · Variety
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Key points
- Michael Hirst announced his new historical drama 'Bloodaxe' at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
- The first season of 'Bloodaxe' was filmed last year and described as 'spectacular' by Hirst.
- A second season of 'Bloodaxe' is already in development.
- The show is set in the 10th century and is expected to appeal to fans of Hirst's previous work, 'Vikings.'
Michael Hirst, the creator of the hit series 'Vikings,' has announced his new historical drama 'Bloodaxe.' Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Hirst described the first season as 'spectacular' and revealed it was filmed last year. The second season is already in development. Set in the 10th century, the show is expected to draw in fans of Hirst's previous work. Hirst expressed excitement about the new project, calling it a fresh venture in a 'new world.'
Read the original story: Variety — by Marta Balaga