History's VIKINGS Series is Getting a Sequel Series at Netflix Titled VIKINGS: VALHALLA!
I’ve got exciting news for fans of History Channel’s Vikings series. While the series is coming to an end on History, it will continue on with a sequel series that’s coming to Netflix!
The follow-up series is titled Vikings: Valhalla, and it will be set 100 years after the conclusion of the sixth and final season of Vikings, which is set to debut on December 4th. The creator of the original series, Michael Hirst, will executive produce the series with Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive) serving as writer and showrunner.
The series will “dramatize the adventures of the most famous Vikings who ever lived – Leif Erikson, Freydis, Harald Harada and the Norman King William the Conqueror (also a Viking descendant). These men and women will blaze new paths as they fight for survival in an ever changing and evolving Europe.” Hirst had this to say in a statement:
“I am beyond excited that we are announcing the continuation of our ‘Vikings’ saga. know that the millions of our fans across the globe will be thrilled by the belief being shown in our show by MGM and Netflix. Jeb Stuart, a truly wonderful writer, will bring new story-lines and a powerful visceral vision to stories about some of the most famous Vikings known to history.”
Channing Dungey, vice president of original series for Netflix, added:
“’Vikings: Valhalla’ promises to be everything that fans love about the franchise: heart-pounding, unstoppable action rooted in rich characters and dramatic storytelling that shines the light on family, loyalty and power. We are thrilled to bring the next iteration of the ‘Vikings’ saga to life with Michael Hirst, Jeb Stuart, Morgan O’Sullivan and MGM Television.”
MGM’s president of television production and development Steve Stark had this to say:
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Michael, Morgan, Jeb and Netflix on the next chapter in the incredible ‘Vikings’ universe. ‘Valhalla’ has been a labor of love for everyone involved and as we look ahead to the continuation of this great saga, we are excited to know that fans the world over will have the opportunity to continue with the series on its new home at Netflix.”
The new show will shoot in Ireland like the original with many original members of the Vikings production team returning in all departments.
I’m just happy that this series is going to continue in a new and different way. I hope it ends up being just as good as the original series. Are you happy to hear that Vikings is getting a sequel series?
Source: Deadline