Jonathan Rhys Meyers – Bishop Heahmund
Bishop Heahmund is a Bishop Warrior and Saxon Bishop of Sherborne. He was first introduced in Season 1, appearing to comfort Widow Ordlaf of her husband’s death.
What complicates his character is that despite being a true follower of Christianity and God, he still coaxes Widow Ordlaf into brutal sex with him. He also engages in alcohol consumption and, obviously being a Warrior, participates in battles.
Sophie Vavasseur - Princess Ellisif
Princess Ellisif was the Danish princess and wife of Earl Vik. Capturing the love and attention of King Harald, the Princess promised him she would stay by his side while he was occupied in becoming a conqueror and ruler.
Later on in the series, she attempted to pull a knife out on Harald in the middle of sex, prompting Halfdan to kill her.
Sophie Vavasseur - Princess Ellisif
Sophie Vavasseur is an Irish actress, best known for playing the award-nominated leading role of Evelyn Doyle in the film Evelyn.
Aside from her appearances in films and on stage, Vavasseur actually had a significant amount of experience in advertisements and voice-overs. She’s also seen in the films Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Twang.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Bishop Heahmund
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor, well known for his roles in films that include Velvet Goldmine, Match Point, Bend It Like Beckham, and Mission: Impossible III. He also appeared on television as Elvis Presley in the miniseries Elvis.
His performance on the series actually earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film. His dashing looks also brought him to be the face model for a number of Hugo Boss fragrances campaigns.
Karima McAdams - Kassia
Kassia is a nun and abbess in Constantinople. Appearing to already be of noble birth, Kassia was raised in a wealthy family and grew up to be exceptionally beautiful and intelligent.
Though she entered a commitment of being celibate as a nun, she still develops a secret affair with Amir Ziyadat Allah.