The Winter King: Cast announced for new ITV drama

Casting has been announced for new ITV drama The Winter King, based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles.

A bold and revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian Legends, The Winter King follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader.

The Winter King is set in the 5th century long before Britain was united. In a land of warring factions and tribes when the World was brutal and lives were often fleeting.

Featuring an exciting range of established names and new talent the cast includes:

Iain De Caestecker (The Control Room, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) as a young Arthur, who begins as an exiled bastard before becoming the greatest hope for Britain.

Stuart Campbell (SAS Rogue Heroes, Clique) is Derfel who transforms from left-for-dead orphan to the truest of all warlords.

Ellie James (Giri/Haji, I May Destroy You) is Nimue a priestess saved by Merlin because she can see the gods – he gives her power, wisdom and learning.

Eddie Marsan (The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe, Deceit) is Uther, High King of all Dumnonia, old and battle tested. He commands incredible authority, over almost all, bar Merlin.

Nathaniel Martello-White (Small Axe, I Hate Suzie) is Merlin, a politician, powerful, enlightened, and absolute. Fearless in the face of a King’s wrath he follows his connection to his Gods in all things.

Daniel Ings (I Hate Suzie, The Crown) is Owain one of Arthur’s closest childhood friends and like a son to High King Uther.

Valene Kane (The Fall, Gangs of London) is Morgan, Arthur’s half-sister and another bastard child of King Uther. She is a sharp-tongued and independent minded pagan and student of Merlin.

Simon Merrells (Good Omens, Knightfall) is Gundleus, King of rival kingdom Siluria. Imposing and savage, Gundleus is prepared to slaughter whoever he needs to secure power.

Jordan Alexandra (Mammals) as Guinevere, the exacting, beautiful and ambitious exiled-Princess of Henis Wyren;

Steven Elder (The King, A Spy Among Friends) as Bishop Bedwin, the deeply kind and affable Bishop of Dumnonia;

Andrew Gower (Outlander, Carnival Row) as Sansum, Bishop Bedwin’s fanatical novice, who holds great sway over the Christians of Britain;

Aneirin Hughes (Keeping Faith, Dream Horse) as Gorfydd, the ruthless leader of Powys, a traditional enemy of Dumnonia;

Emily John (My Policeman) as Ceinwyn, the sought-after princess of Powys;

Tatjana Nardone (Devils, State of Consciousness) as Ladwys, a wild pagan and warrior, and rebellious lover to Gundleus;

Ken Nwosu (Killing Eve, The Letter for the King) as Sagramor, a fearsome warrior who is Arthur’s friend and brother in arms;

Billy Postlethwaite (The Great, Chernobyl) as Cadwys, a shrewd and wily warrior-king with a dedicated tribe.

Currently filming, The Winter King will stream on ITVX.