Nikolaj Coster-Waldau battles for the Anglo-Saxon throne as William the Conqueror in King & Conqueror

Game of Thrones boasts a host of compelling characters and their fascinating stories, yet Jaime Lannister‘s path to redemption, portrayed by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, stands out. Already a well-known figure in Hollywood before becoming the Kingslayer, Coster-Waldau is set to return to the medieval era in the forthcoming series, King & Conqueror.

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• Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is set to return to TV with King & Conqueror.
• The period drama will see Coster-Waldau dress up as William the Conqueror.
• King & Conqueror will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2025.

First-look images from King & Conqueror

Game of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is trading his Kingsguard armor for a Conqueror’s sword in BBC’s King & Conqueror. BBC recently released first-look images from the show:

William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (James Norton) (Image: Lilja Jons)

Earl of Wessex (James Norton) (Image: Lilja Jons)

William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) (Image: Lilja Jons)

Odo (Léo Legrand), Matilda (Clémence Poésy) and Baldwin (Oliver Masucci) (Image: Juliette Rowland)

Tostig (Luther Ford) and Edith Swan-neck (Emily Beecham) (Image: Lilja Jons)

Harold, Earl of Wessex (James Norton) and Margaret (Indy Lewis) (Image: Lilja Jons)

William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) (Image: Lilja Jons)

King & Conqueror | BBC

What is King & Conqueror about?

The period drama series King & Conqueror from CBS Studios will feature Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and James Norton of “Happy Valley” in leading roles. The series, spanning eight episodes, was conceived, written, and produced by Michael Robert Johnson, known for Sherlock Holmes. Baltasar Kormákur, the director of Everest, will direct the first episode and also serve as an executive producer.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will take on the role of William, Duke of Normandy, while James Norton will play Harold, Earl of Wessex. These two 11th-century figures, initially allies, would clash at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Though neither sought the British throne, circumstances and a deep personal rivalry propelled them into a battle for the crown.

What is the release date for King & Conqueror?

The eight-part series King & Conqueror will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One next year, but the exact date remains unknown. Stay tuned for updates!

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