‘Vikings’ Creator Michael Hirst on Dream Project About Medieval Heretics and New Show ‘Bloodaxe’: ‘It’s a New World’

Michael Hirst, the creator of the historical drama "Vikings," has announced his new project, "Bloodaxe," a 10th-century historical drama. Hirst confirmed that the first season of "Bloodaxe" was filmed last year and described it as "spectacular" during an interview with Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. He also revealed that a second season of "Bloodaxe" is already in development. Hirst described the new series as exploring a "new world" and is also working on a separate dream project about medieval heretics. He stated that this project has been in development for over 20 years and is a passion project he hopes to bring to fruition. Hirst indicated that he is actively seeking a platform for this medieval heretics project, suggesting it is a significant undertaking he is committed to. The creator expressed enthusiasm for both "Bloodaxe" and his long-gestating heretics project, highlighting his continued dedication to historical storytelling.