First Look at BBC's Historical Drama 'King & Conqueror' Featuring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

The eight-part series explores the events leading to the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with a star-studded cast and epic storytelling.

James Norton stars as Harold, Earl of Wessex, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau portrays William, Duke of Normandy, in the upcoming BBC drama 'King & Conqueror.'
The series delves into the lead-up to the Battle of Hastings, a pivotal event that shaped British and European history for centuries.
Additional cast members include Emily Beecham as Edith Swan-neck, Clémence Poésy as Matilda, and Eddie Marsan as King Edward, among others.
The eight-part series is written by Michael Robert Johnson and features Baltasar Kormákur as the director of the opening episode.
Produced in collaboration with BBC and distributed internationally by Paramount Global, the show is set to premiere next year on BBC One and iPlayer.