Prime Video Debuts First Look at ‘Bloodaxe’ From ‘Vikings’ Creator

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Prime Video debuted first look images for “Bloodaxe,” a new original series from “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst.

The first season also stars Karlis Arnolds Avots (“Kill Jackie”), Levi Miller (“Kraven the Hunter”), Rod Hallett (“Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes”), Alina Tomnikov (“Donna”), Sisse Marie (“Rebel Moon”), Rune Temte (“Eddie the Eagle”) and Jesper Christensen (“Spectre”).

Michael and Horatio Hirst are showrunners, writers and executive producers. Morgan O’Sullivan also executive produces under his O’Sullivan Productions label, along with Steve Stark under his Toluca Pictures label, Arturo Interian, John Weber and Sheila Hockin.

See first look images below.

Jessica Madsen (Gunnhild) in “Bloodaxe” Season 1

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Xavier Molyneux (Erik Bloodaxe) in “Bloodaxe” Season 1

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Xavier Molyneux (Erik Bloodaxe) and Alina Tomnikov (Greta) in “Bloodaxe” Season 1

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First Looks/Trailers

MGM+ released the trailer for “The Institute” Season 2.

Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, the hit thriller horror series returns for its second season on Nov. 8.

Following their escape from the Institute, Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman) and other kids with psychic powers are searching for a way to end the secretive organization for good — even if it means going back inside the Institute. Meanwhile, tech billionaire Nolan Reeves (Alfie Allen) has been brought in to help rebuild. Sigsby’s (Mary Louise Parker) life as a fugitive forces her to find a way back “in.”

“The Institute” also stars Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson, Simone Miller as Kalisha, Fionn Laird as Nicky, Arlen So as George, Robert Joy as Dr. Hendricks and Hannah Galway as Wendy.

Jack Bender directs based on a screenplay by Benjamin Cavell. The series is executive produced by Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich and Michael Mahoney.

“The Institute” Season 2 debuts Nov. 8 on MGM+, with new episodes premiering Sundays through Dec. 20.

Watch the full trailer below.

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