“Bloodaxe,” Amazon Prime Video‘s upcoming series about Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe, has found its lead actor in Xavier Molyneux.

“Bloodaxe” is created by Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst. The show was originally announced back in March.

Michael is the creator of “Vikings,” which ran on the History Channel for six seasons from 2013 to 2020, with the second part of Season 6 debuting on Amazon. Michael later executive produced the sequel series “Vikings: Valhalla,” which ran on Netflix for three seasons from 2022 to 2024. Horatio appeared in “Vikings: Valhalla” in the role of Bishop Grimketel for four episodes. He also previously starred in “Billy the Kid” on MGM+ as Charlie Bowdre. “Bloodaxe” marks his debut as a writer.

Molyneux is best known for his role in the Australian soap opera “Neighbors,” in which he has played Byron Stone for hundreds of episodes since 2023. He also starred in the 2024 Netflix film “Take My Hand.”

Per the official logline, the historical drama will follow Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings, “as they fight for the throne of Norway. The land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Viking Saga.”

Executive producers include the Hirsts, Steve Stark via his Toluca Pictures banner, Arturo Interian, Morgan O’Sullivan, John Weber and Sheila Hockin also executive producing. MGM Television is the studio, having previously served as the studio on “Vikings” and “Vikings: Valhalla.”