Alexander Dreymon stars as Uhtred of Bebbanburg, David Dawson as King Alfred, and Emily Cox as Brida in The Last Kingdom.
Main cast
- Uhtred of BebbanburgAlexander Dreymon1–5Main
- King AlfredDavid Dawson1–5Main
- BridaEmily Cox1–5Main
- Father BeoccaIan Hart1–5Main
- LeofricAdrian Bower1–2Main
- Aethelred of MerciaToby Regbo1–4Main
- Queen AelswithEliza Butterworth1–5Main
- Ragnar the YoungerTobias Santelmann1–4Main
Supporting cast
- AelfricJoseph Millson1–5Supp
- AethelwoldHarry McEntire1–4Supp
- FinanMark Rowley3–5Supp
- SihtricArnas Fedaravicius3–5Supp
- HildPerdita Weeks2–4Supp
- GiselaEva Birthistle2–4Supp
- Edward the ElderMillie Brady (adult); Ewan Mitchell (teen)3–5Supp
Guest & voice
- UbbaRune Temte1Guest
- GuthrumThomas W. Gabrielsson1–3Guest
- SkadeThea Sofie Loch Næss3Guest
- HaestenJeppe Beck Laursen2–5Guest
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About this cast
The Last Kingdom boasts a powerful ensemble cast led by Alexander Dreymon as the warrior Uhtred. The series follows Uhtred’s journey from a Saxon noble captured by Danes to a key figure in the unification of England. David Dawson delivers a memorable performance as King Alfred, while Emily Cox portrays the fierce Brida.
FAQs
Who plays Uhtred in The Last Kingdom?
Alexander Dreymon plays the lead role of Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
How many seasons of The Last Kingdom are there?
There are five seasons, aired from 2015 to 2022, plus a follow-up film called Seven Kings Must Die.
Where was The Last Kingdom filmed?
The series was filmed primarily in England, with locations including Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, and Cornwall, as well as in Hungary.
Who wrote the books that The Last Kingdom is based on?
The series is based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories historical fiction novels.
Is The Last Kingdom a Netflix original?
It originally aired on BBC Two for the first two series, then moved to Netflix for series 3–5, with Netflix also producing the finale film.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026