10 facts about the actors of the TV series "Vikings", which you might not know

The historical series "Vikings", based on the Scandinavian sagas on the life of fearless warriors of the Middle Ages, attracted the attention of viewers from all over the world. Excellent actors, magnificent landscapes, high-quality shooting - all this made the project very successful. And even after the death of the protagonist of the television show Ragnar Lodbrock, performed by Travis Fimmel, the interest in the series has not died away. We bring to your attention 10 interesting facts about the actors of the Vikings.

A lucky coincidence

Alexander Ludwig, playing in Viking's son Ragnar Bjorn, was the main candidate for the role of Pete Mellark in the acclaimed film "Hunger Games." However, the creators of the film preferred Jash Hutcherson. Nevertheless, director of the tape Gary Ross invited Alexander to play the villain Cato. According to the actor, thanks to this, he realized that everything was not accidental and that he needed more attention to study and development of his talent, which helped him to get and perfectly perform one of the leading roles in the "Vikings".

Catherine Vinnik is actually able to join the battle

To this actress, the role of the great warrior of Lagerta fits as well as possible. After all, Catherine behind the school is not only an actor's skill, but also martial arts. Vinnik started doing taekwondo at the age of 7 years. After 6 years, she became the owner of her first black belt.

Famous family

Gustav Scarsgård is definitely not the only actor in the family. So, the most known to the audience is his father - Stellan. He has been in the movies since the late 60's. In addition, in recent years, Gustav's older brother Alexander has become very popular. This was mainly due to his role in the series about vampires "True Blood".

From the Calvin Klein model to the actor in the Vikings

Travis Fimmel, brilliantly coped with the role of Ragnar Lotbrock, in 2002, was seen by a model agency employee in one of the gyms in Melbourne. He became the first man who managed to sign a six-figure contract with Calvin Klein. As you can see, Travis was able not only to become a very successful model, but also to prove himself in the actor's field.

Dream character

Clive Standen, who played the role of Rollo in the Vikings, admitted that he most wanted to play Errol Flynn in a baiopic dedicated to the illustrious Hollywood actor.

Old friends

The creator of the Vikings, Michael Hurst, had already collaborated with some of the actors involved in the series. So, for example, Clive Standen played the knight of King Arthur in "Camelot", and Jonathan Reese Myers, John Kavanagh and Maud Hearst were shot in the TV project "Tudors".

Young parents

It is interesting that Alexander Ludwig (Björn) is only 13 years younger than his father, played by Travis Fimmel, and 15 years younger than his mother, Kateryn Vinnik.

From the assassin to the mystic wanderer

The first role of Kevin Durand (Harbard in The Vikings) was a silent killer in the movie "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Seduced Me", released in 1999.

Not only a talented actor

In the 80s, Donal Log, who played King Horik in the Vikings, worked as a road manager for alternative musical groups Bullet LaVolta and Lemonheads. He is also a co-owner of a furniture company and a freight forwarding company.

He did not want to be "boneless"

Actor Alex Hog initially auditioned for the role of the other sons of Ragnar. However, at the audition he was asked to read the text of Ivar. Alex was so impressed with the creators of the series that he was approved for this role.