Adrian Schiller, The Last Kingdom & Beauty and the Beast Star, Dies At 60
Adrian Schiller, who is best known for starring as Aethelhelm in the acclaimed Netflix show The Last Kingdom, has tragically passed away at 60.
The Last Kingdom (2015)
Based on the Saxon Stories novel series by Bernard Cornwell, The Last Kingdom tells the story of a man who seeks to reclaim his birthright. Set in 872, the kingdoms that makeup England have come under Dane rule, with Wessex the last one standing under King Alfred. The protagonist, Uhtred, is born of noble descent but is captured by the Danes and raised to be one. As he ages, he must choose between his ancestral home or the family that caught but raised him. Uhted will wrestle with his loyalties as he battles between his Saxon and Dane lineages.
The Last Kingdom
- Cast
- Alexander Dreymon , Emily Cox , Ian Hart , Eliza Butterworth , Eva Birthistle , Mark Rowley , Cavan Clerkin , Tobias Santelmann , David Dawson
- Release Date
- October 5, 2015
- Seasons
- 5
- Network
- BBC
- Writers
- Martha Hiller , Stephen Butchard
- Directors
- Alexander Dreymon
- Showrunner
- Stephen Butchard
- Story By
- stephen butchard
Summary
Based on the Saxon Stories novel series by Bernard Cornwell, The Last Kingdom tells the story of a man who seeks to reclaim his birthright. Set in 872, the kingdoms that makeup England have come under Dane rule, with Wessex the last one standing under King Alfred. The protagonist, Uhtred, is born of noble descent but is captured by the Danes and raised to be one. As he ages, he must choose between his ancestral home or the family that caught but raised him. Uhted will wrestle with his loyalties as he battles between his Saxon and Dane lineages, and, when it all comes to a head, may be the deciding factor in the continuing Saxon lineage or the birth of a new nation. The Last Kingdom ran from October 2015 until March 2022.
latest
The Last Kingdom's Uhtred Book Ending Would Never Have Worked For 2023's Movie
There are several reasons Uhtred's ending in the book series would not have been a good fit for The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die movie.
Last Kingdom Map Explained - Where 23 Major Locations Are Supposed To Be
The medieval action-drama across England can be challenging to follow without knowing where everything is. Here are all the major locations explained.
The Last Kingdom Season 5 True Story: Every Major Change To Real History
The Last Kingdom is based on real historical events and figures from 10th century England, but it made several changes - here are the biggest ones.
All 6 Uhtred Romances In The Last Kingdom Ranked
Uhtred of Bebbanburg, The Last Kingdom's main character, has 6 romantic interests. Here's how they rank in terms of being best for Uhtred.
Who Is Osbert In The Last Kingdom?
The Last Kingdom series finale introduces a boy by the name of Osbert. The reveal carries significant weight for Uhtred and the future of his story.
The Last Kingdom's 10 Best Original Characters, Ranked
The Last Kingdom depicts several historical figures, but it also has a wealth of original characters, making it worth ranking the 10 best of them.
The Last Kingdom: 6 Things About Uhtred That Are Accurate (& 6 That Aren't)
The Last Kingdom is a great historical epic about the life of Uhtred of Uhtred. Here's what the show gets right and what is not entirely accurate.
The Last Kingdom: Every Character Based On Real Life Figures
The Last Kingdom is full of fascinating characters, and a fair amount of them are based on real historical figures from medieval England and beyond.
The Last Kingdom: Why Ruby Hartley’s Stiorra Wasn’t In The Netflix Movie
Though the character is beloved, Ruby Harley's Stiorra didn't make an appearance in Netflix's The Last Kingdom movie Seven Kings Must Die.
8 Most Important Historical Events Depicted In The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom and its sequel film, Seven Kings Must Die, depict a number of crucial historical events, including 8 especially vital moments.
10 The Last Kingdom Characters Who Should Have Appeared In The Movie
The Last Kingdom's sequel movie, Seven Kings Must Die, leaves out 10 of the show's best characters, including several key players in the story.
10 Reasons The Last Kingdom Became A Surprise Huge Hit For Netflix
The Last Kingdom ended up becoming a massive hit for Netflix, and there are 10 reasons the show reached such an impressive level of popularity.
5 Characters Who Didn't Deserve To Die In The Last Kingdom (& 5 Who Probably Did)
The Last Kingdom's run was packed with huge character deaths. For some, their fates were unfortunate, whereas others got exactly what they deserved.
The Last Kingdom: 10 Ways Season 6 Would Have Been Better Than The Netflix Movie
The Last Kingdom concluded its story with a sequel film, but there are 10 reasons the show would’ve been better off ending with a sixth season.
10 The Last Kingdom Spinoffs We Still Want To See
The Last Kingdom is over after five great seasons and a sequel film, but there are still 10 incredible spinoff ideas that deserve to happen.
The Last Kingdom: 10 Things Netflix Was Right To Change From The Books
Netflix's The Last Kingdom makes some big changes to Bernard Cornwell's novels, but these 10 alterations improved the show's story and characters.
All 8 Anglo-Saxon Kings In The Last Kingdom, Ranked
The Last Kingdom features eight Anglo-Saxon kings who can be ranked based on their skills and shortcomings as rulers within the show's world.
10 Saddest Moments In The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories novels, is full of sad moments, but 10 particular moments are sadder than all the rest.
The Last Kingdom's 10 Most Heartbreaking Deaths, Ranked
The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories novels, is full of sad deaths, but these ten are the most heartbreaking of all.
10 Best Villains In The Last Kingdom, Ranked
From Cnut to Brida, there are plenty of iconic villains in The Last Kingdom. But which ones do fans believe are the best?