‘King & Conqueror’ Series: Check out what we know about cast, plot, episode count, production team and filming

Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy have joined the cast of the period drama series "King and Conqueror," alongside James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The series, based on the Battle of Hastings, will delve into the lives of Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy.

Cast

Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy have joined the cast of "King and Conqueror," a period drama series about the Battle of Hastings. James Norton plays Harold of Wessex, while Nikolaj Coster-Waldau portrays William of Normandy.

Beecham plays Edith Swanneck, Harold Godwinson's wife, who married him for love and protection but finds herself in a challenging position as Harold fights for the English crown. Poésy portrays Matilda, William of Normandy's wife, who learns to be ruthless in the royal court to succeed.

Broadcasting Rights

The BBC has acquired the broadcasting rights for "King and Conqueror" in the U.K., where it will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Paramount Global Content Distribution will handle distribution outside the U.K.

Plot

"King and Conqueror" is a story of power struggles and family dynasties, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Harold and William, originally allies, are forced into a war for the British throne, with far-reaching consequences for England and Europe.

Episode Count, Production Team

The series, consisting of eight episodes, is written by Michael Robert Johnson and produced by several production companies, including Rabbit Track Pictures and CBS Studios. Norton and Coster-Waldau also serve as executive producers.

Kitty Kaletsky, Baltasar Kormákur, Robert Taylor, and others are also executive producers on the series. Kormákur will direct the premiere episode, while Coster-Waldau will direct an episode as well.

Filming

Filming for "King and Conqueror" is set to begin in Iceland soon, according to CBS Studios.

FAQs:

Who has joined James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the cast of the period drama series King and Conqueror?
Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy have joined James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the cast of the period drama series King and Conqueror.

What roles will Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy play in King and Conqueror?
Emily Beecham will play Edith Swanneck, the wife of Harold Godwinson, while Clémence Poésy will play Matilda, the wife of William of Normandy, in King and Conqueror.