The fourth season, The Last Kingdom, was released last April. Uhtred from Bebbanburg was determined to fight all the obstacles in his path to take his home back.
Is The Last Kingdom Coming Back With 5th Season?
Netflix has confirmed that the series will return for its 5th season. Carnival Films Executive Producer Nigel Marchant made a statement about the renewal, saying that he was proud of The Last Kingdom’s continued entertainment for viewers around the world.
He explained that viewers responded well to the previous season and thus the show creators decided to return with the fifth season. He described the loyal fanbase as the reason for the show’s return and added that the creators of the show were eager to allow viewers to follow Uhtred in the next phase of his quest. Netflix has now announced that the fifth season would be the final and last.
What Is The Release Date Of Season 5 Of The Last Kingdom?
The Last Kingdom Season 4 was released on April 26th, 2020 on Netflix. It includes all 10 episodes. Netflix has yet not confirmed any information regarding Season 5 in The Last Kingdom. But, we know that the series is loosely based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Storie. The series comprises 12 books with a thirteenth coming out in October 2020. Seasons 1 through 4, which cover the events of the eight previous books, is the fourth season. There is still much to be done in the Uhtred story.
Alexander Dreymon, who is the lead star of the series had previously indicated his willingness to appear in future episodes. Due to the huge fanbase, there has been increased interest in the source material. The books were so popular that they have been renamed The Last Kingdom.
Netflix is unlikely to end the series, considering all factors. The renewal news is expected to be revealed in the coming months. The Last Kingdom season 5 release date. Netflix may release season 5 of The Last Kingdom in early 2022.
The Last Kingdom season 5 cast: Who is returning for the final season?
Behind-the-scenes photos of season five have revealed which cast members of The Last Kingdom will be returning for the final chapter. Fans will rejoice to see their (surviving) favorites back.
Alexander Dreymon will return to leading the team as Uhtred from Bebbanburg. This fierce warrior, with ties to both Danes and Saxons, has been the main focal point of the show’s history.
Our article The Last Kingdom’s real History provides more details on how Uhtred fits in with facts and royal figures.
Here’s an overview of The Last Kingdom season 5 cast. More information can be found below.
- Alexander Dreymon is Uhtred Of Bebbanburg
- Emily Cox plays Brida
- Eliza Butterworth plays Aelswith
- Timothy Innes plays King Edward
- Mark Rowley plays Finan
- Sihtric plays Arnas Federalaravicius
- Ewan Mitchell plays Osferth
- Millie Brady plays Aethelflaed
- Haesten played by Jeppe Laursen
- Adrian Schiller plays Aethelhelm
- Amelia Clarkson plays Aelflaed
- Stefanie Martini plays Eadith
- Eysteinn Sigurdarson plays Sigtryggr
- Patrick Robinson plays Bishop Benedict
Mark Rowley, Ewan Mitchel, and Arnas Fedaravicius are now firm favorites as Uhtred’s faithful allies Finan and Osferth.
It was also confirmed that Winchester’s Saxon royals will be returning to the show. They were left in turmoil after season four. Eliza Butterworth (Lady Aelswith), Timothy Innes, and Millie Brady reprised their roles.
The fate of Aelswith, who was cruelly poisoned at the end of season four by Aethelhelm, had been in doubt for some time. But recent social media posts confirm that Butterworth is joining her co-stars to complete the fourth season.
“It was great to play her in her more sensitive sides, both emotionally and now physically. It is so exciting to see her become weaker.”
“And those who are around her feeling complete, utter sympathy and realizing how much they need her. It’s very sad to possibly see her go. We don’t know.
Uhtred’s childhood friend, Emily Cox, is confirmed to be back as Brida. The first-look photograph from season five has revealed the character’s appearance. The photo was taken after Uhtred was last seen alone giving birth in the woods.
Haesten (Jeppe B. Laursen), a Viking leader, is still in existence despite all odds. Sigtryggr (“Eysteinn Sigurdarson”) has teamed up with Uhtred’s daughter, Stiorra (“Ruby Hartley”), so you can expect to see the end of each character.
Adrian Schiller has confirmed that he will be reprising the role of Aethelhelm, the power-hungry schemer, but isn’t hopeful that he’ll make it to the next season alive. Amelia Clarkson portrays Aelflaed, the on-screen child.
Ewan Horrocks from Domina, an actor in Domina, has been cast as Aelfweard, a new character, in The Last Kingdom Season 5.
Butterworth confirmed that the fifth season will include another major time jump. He will be revisiting Edward’s unborn child Aethelstan as a teenager, which is being played now by Harry Gilby (Tolkein).
One of the most prominent talents has been actively pursuing a role in Netflix’s The Last Kingdom season 5: Ricky Gervais. Gervais has repeatedly praised the epic series online.
In June 2020, he sent a tweet to the official Twitter account of the show, dressed in a makeshift Viking outfit and saying, “Hurry up with season 2 and send me to Valhalla!”
Gervais is well-connected with Netflix through his comedy series After Life. He can get a funny cameo in the next round of episodes.
However, After Life season three is currently filming simultaneously with The Last Kingdom series five, and travel restrictions remain tight. This may make it impossible for this cameo to happen.
