Michael Robert Johnson is plotting period drama series King and Conqueror for CBS, and he finally found his leads. James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau landed titular roles in this historic series about the clash between Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy.
Harold of Wessex (Norton) and William of Normandy (Coster-Waldau) were 11th-century historical figures, whose rivalry shaped the future of the British Empire. Their final clash at the Battle of Hastings marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule over England and the beginning of a new era for this country.
CBS Studios’ Lindsey Martin described King and Conqueror as a truly groundbreaking series with world-class talent and global reach and said they’re thrilled to partner up with the creative team behind it.
“Michael’s scripts offer a bold and fresh take on a story that has endured for nearly 1,000 years, and yet, the themes are as contemporary and relevant as ever. We are incredibly proud of what the team has achieved so far and can’t wait to see it all come to fruition,” said Martin in a statement.
The Game of Thrones actor Coster-Waldau most recently starred in the Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me, while Happy Valley’s James Norton appeared in HBO’s sci-fi drama The Nevers.
