Which cast members return for The Last Kingdom season 4, and who are the new additions? Based on Bernard Cornwell's novel series known as The Saxon Stories, the Netflix series explores the history of England. The Last Kingdom season 4 released on April 26, 2020.
In The Last Kingdom season 4 on Netflix, Uhtred of Bebbanburg deals with the consequences of King Alfred's death and travels to his homeland to make up for past injustices. He seeks revenge against his uncle Aelfric — who stole Bebbanburg years prior — and must keep a close eye on King Alfred's widow Aelswith and her son Edward, the King of Wessex. The Last Kingdom season 4 is based the novels The Pagan Lord and The Empty Throne.
The Last Kingdom season 4 cast includes Uhtred and his band of outsiders, along with various newcomers. As a whole, there's a lot to keep up with as the Saxons and Danes battle it out.
The Last Kingdom's Main Season 4's Main Cast & Characters
Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg: The rightful heir to Bebbanburg. Alexander Dreymond portrayed Luke Ramsay in American Horror Story season 3.
Eliza Butterworth as Ælswith: The late King Alfred’s widow. Eliza Butterworth has appeared in WPC 56 and DCI Banks.
The Last Kingdom Season 4's New Cast & Characters
Jamie Blackley as Eardwulf: Lord Aethelred's commander. Jamie Blackley has appeared in If I Stay and Catch-22.
Stefanie Martini as Eadith: Eardwulf's sister; Lord Aethelred's mistress. Stefanie Martini portrayed Sophia de Haviland in Crooked House and Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect 1973.
Ruby Hartley as Stiorra: Uhtred’s daughter. The Last Kingdom marks the TV debut for Ruby Hartley, who recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Eysteinn Sigurðarson as Sigtryggr: Stiorra's love interest. Eysteinn Sigudarson portrayed Lazlo in Devs.
Ossian Perret as Wihtgar: A mysterious character. Little is known about this role. Ossian Perret portrayed Lord Tinglant in The Witcher season 1.
Máté Haumann as Cenric: Máté Haumann portrayed Field Marshall in The Witcher season 1.
Oscar Skagerberg as Bjorgulf: Oscar Skagerberg portrayed Kristoffer Hanki in Midnight Sun.
Helena Albright as Ælfwynn: Helena Albright made her TV debut in The Alienist.
Finn Elliot as Young Uhtred: Finn Elliot portrayed Young Philip in The Crown.
The Last Kingdom Season 4's Recurring Cast & Characters
Ian Hart as Beocca: A Saxon priest. Ian Hart portrayed Professor Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Thomas Blanky in The Terror season 1.
Emily Cox as Brida: A Saxon woman who was raised by Danes. Emily Cox has appeared in Tatort and portrayed Emily in Jerks.
Magnus Bruun as Cnut: A Viking warrior; Brida's partner. Magnus Bruun portrayed Thomas in Sprinter Galore and Jonas in When the Dust Settles.
Timothy Innes as King Edward: The King of Wessex. Timothy Innes portrayed Benjamin Lennox in Harlots and Footman #1 in The Favourite.
Mark Rowley as Finan: Uhtred’s advisor. Mark Rowley portrayed in the title character in the 2018 version of Macbeth and Dane in Guns Akimbo.
Jeppe Beck Laursen as Haesten: A Viking. Jeppe Beck Laursen is known for movie roles in Dead Snow and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.
Toby Regbo as Lord Æthelred: The Lord of Mercia. Toby Regbo portrayed Young Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Tommaso Peruzzi in Medici season 3.
Millie Brady as Princess Æthelflaed: King Edward's sister; Lord Aethelred's wife. Millie Brady has appeared in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
Arnas Fedaravičius as Sihtric: Uhtred’s spy. Arnas Fedaravičius is known for performances in Deadly Code and Access All Areas.
Ewan Mitchell as Osferth: King Alfred's bastard son. Ewan Mitchell portrayed Ettore in High Life and Tom Bennett in World on Fire.
Joseph Millson as Ælfric: Uhtred's uncle. Joseph Millson is known for movie roles in Casino Royale and Angel Has Fallen.