The Last Kingdom season 5 cast: who is in Netflix Viking drama with Eliza Butterworth and Alexander Dreymon?

Netflix vikings series, The Last Kingdom, now in its fifth season, will see the return of familiar cast members as well as the addition of a few new faces.

The drama follows Uhtred, who was raised by Vikings after being captured as a young man during a raid on England.

Against a backdrop of warring English kingdoms and rivalry, which Alfred the Great seeks to unite, Uhtred embarks on an epic journey to reclaim his birthright.

Season five takes place several years after the previous series, when a longstanding period of peace between the Danes and Saxons appears under threat.

King Edward aims to complete the work his father began and finally unite all the Saxon kingdoms, but Saxon rebellion and Danish invasions could wreak havoc on both sides of the North sea.

Who stars in season five of The Last Kingdom?

The season five cast features many fan favourites from previous seasons of the show.

Alexander Dreymond as Uhtred

In this season Uhtred has been entrusted with the protection of King Edward’s illegitimate son.

Uhtred will face off against his enemies and learn more about his own past and future destiny.

Dreymond was a relatively unknown actor when he took on the role of Uhtred. His biggest role was as Luke Ramsey in the third season of American Horror Story.

He has also featured in films Blood Ransom, Heartlock, and Horizon Line.

Eliza Butterworth as Lady Aelswith

Despite being poisoned in season four, Butterworth’s character is set for a return.

Promotional shots for the news season show Aelswith looking old and frail, so it is unknown if she will make it to season six.

Another unknown at the time of casting, Butterworth’s include an appearance as Holly in one episode of DCI Banks, and as Hester in miniseries The North Water.

She will also feature in crime series A Town Called Malice, due for release next year.

Emily Cox as Brida

Brida will launch an anti-Christian crusade this season, with extremely bloody results.

Cox has a host of credits in German productions under her belt, most notably as as Emily in comedy series Jerks.

She is involved in three upcoming projects - Alma & Oskar, The Primary Talent, and I Know Your Face.

Mark Rowley as Finan

Rowley will return as Uhtred’s loyal companion Finan.

He may be recognised for his role as Alexander Stuart in epic historical series The Spanish Princess, which followed Catherine of Aragon before her marriage to Henry VIII.

Arnas Federavicius as Sihtric

Federavicius is also back as Sihtric, another of Uhtred’s companions. Federavicius previously played Andrus in the Swedish series Thicker Than Water.

Many more of the show’s regulars that fans have come to know over the last seven years will be seen again in season five.

These include: Timothy Innes as King Edward, Cavan Clerkin as Father Pyrlig, Adrian Schiller as Aethelhelm, Millie Brady as Lady Aethelflaed, Ruby Hartley as Stiorra, Ewan Mitchell as Osferth, Finn Elliot as Young Uhtred, Eysteinn Sigurdarson as Sigtryggr, James Northcote as Aldhelm, Stefanie Martini as Eadith,, Amelia Clarkson as Aelflead, Jeppe Beck Laursen as Haesten, and Ossian Perret as Whitgar.

Who are the new members of the cast?

Not content with this mammoth cast of characters, more Danes and Saxons with hard to pronounce names and fresh faces are coming on board.

Ewan Horrocks as Aelfweard

Aelfweard is King Edward’s son and this young royal has just come of age. He could become the successor to Edward’s throne, though he’s more interested in getting his father to like him.

Horrocks is a very green actor, having been in just one show previously, Roman history drama series Domina, where he played a young Drusus.

Patrick Robinson as Father Benedict

The Christian priest has been sent all the way from Rome to convert the Pagan population of Rumcofa.

Robinson previously held a long stint on Casualty, having appeared on the show from 1990-2014. More recently, he appeared in comedy drama series The Trouble With Maggie Cole in 2020.

Phia Saban as Aelfwynn

Aelfwynn is the daughter of Aethelflaed and granddaughter of Alfred the Great. She is a rebel teen who will resist the expectations placed on her by her royal blood.

The Last Kingdom marks Phia’s screen acting debut.

Harry Gilby as Aethelstan

King Edward’s illegitimate son, Aethelstan is entrusted to Uhtred in the fifth season.

Gilby played a young J.R.R. Tolkein in the eponymous biopic in 2019. He also made a brief appearance on Casualty.

Ryan Quarmby as Cynlaef

Cynlaef is a young warrior and potential love interest of Aelfwynn.

Quarmby previously appeared as Miles in Rebel Cheer Squad, as well as having a minor role in thriller movie Five Pillars.

Sonya Cassidy as Eadgifu

Cassidy will play a Kentish woman who finds herself close to King Edward. Her previous credits include Soulmates, Lodge 49, and The Woman in White.

You will also be able to catch her later this year as Evie Flood in The Man Who Fell to Earth, a serialisation of the classic sci-fi film starring David Bowie.

Emili Ackchina as Vibeke

Vibeke is Brida’s daughter and believed to have magical powers of foresight. She has no other acting credits.

Where can I can watch The Last Kingdom season five?

Like seasons three and four, season five runs for 10 episodes.

Every episode of the season is available to stream on Netflix now, as are all of seasons one to four.

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