Back in March, The History Channel renewed their hit original series "Vikings" for a ten-episode third season.
We know this much about what'll affect our viking heroes in season three: First, they'll be moving from England to France. As well, Air Herald confirms that Ragnar, who's best known in the history books for being a king, will finally become a king in the third season.
As well, KpopStarz speculates that a major character may be killed off. They're not 100% sure which one is most likely to get axed (literally, most likely), but they have a solid guess: Athelstan.
Athelstan, played by George Blagden, is a likely candidate because Blagden recently accepted a cushy lead role on another major series. And actors only have so much time in which to act- accepting a new part may mean Blagden has less of a commitment toward "Vikings" in the future.
Which may point to his head on the chopping block.
Blagden recently spoke to SpoilerTV about Athelstan's role in the third season of "Vikings," and how his character's become a bit of an outsider lately. Here's what he said:
"Yes, I think so, I think that will definitely be explored in Season 3. For example that scene at the end of season 2, where we're all sat round the table, Athelstan is actually nursing a bit of a hangover in that scene, and we're talking about what the Vikings are going to do, Athelstan makes a little point and everyone around the table including Lagertha is like "Oh be quiet.""
"I have to say I felt really frustrated about that scene. It was great to show but as an actor I felt really frustrated that the Viking characters didn't really want to listen to Athelstan's opinion, I feel like I want to stand up for Athelstan a lot. I think there will only be more of that in season 3."
From that, it sounds like his role is pretty meaty. But we can't know for sure until the next season of "Vikings" premieres- which it will, sometime in 2015.
Check back soon for the latest news on "Vikings."
Join the Conversation