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Vikings Cast Season 5: Cast Verified

Overview Vikings Season 5 is the penultimate season of the historical drama series created by Michael Hirst. It originally aired from November 2017 to January 2019, split into two parts (5A: 10 episodes, 5B: 10 episodes). The season features a significant ensemble cast, including returning main characters, several actors promoted from recurring roles, and new additions. Main Cast (Season 5) The following actors are credited as main cast members during Season 5:

| Actor | Character | Notes | |-------|-----------|-------| | | Lagertha | Shield-maiden, former Queen of Kattegat | | Gustaf Skarsgård | Floki | Boatbuilder, now leading a settlement in Iceland | | Alexander Ludwig | Björn Ironside | Ragnar’s son, legendary warrior and explorer | | Alex Høgh Andersen | Ivar the Boneless | Ragnar’s son, ruthless strategist and self-proclaimed god | | Marco Ilsø | Hvitserk | Ragnar’s son, torn between brothers Ivar and Björn | | Jordan Patrick Smith | Ubbe | Ragnar’s son, pragmatic and diplomatic leader | | Jonathan Rhys Meyers | Bishop Heahmund | New character; fierce Christian warrior (joins in 5x01) | | Peter Franzén | King Harald Finehair | Ambitious King of Vestfold | | Jasper Pääkkönen | Halfdan the Black | Harald’s brother, conflicted loyalties | | Moe Dunford | King Ecbert of Wessex | Appears in flashbacks/vision sequences | | Jennie Jacques | Judith | Daughter of King Ælla, mother of Alfred | | John Kavanagh | The Seer | Mystic advisor in Kattegat (appearances reduced) | Promoted from Recurring to Main (Season 5) Several actors who were recurring in earlier seasons became main cast members in Season 5: vikings cast season 5 cast