Robert Eggers fans have been anxiously awaiting a first look at the acclaimed director's next project ever since the release of The Lighthouse, and Focus Features finally unveiled a first look at The Northman late last year. Now, Total Film has shared the covers for this month's issue, featuring stars Alexander Skarsgård and Anya-Taylor Joy.
Set in Iceland at the turn of the 10th century, Skarsgård plays the Viking prince Amleth, who witnesses his father's (Ethan Hawke) murder at the hands of his own brother (Claes Bang) as a child and vows vengeance. He returns as an adult alongside a fellow warrior (Taylor-Joy), and begins his bloody campaign to rescue his mother Queen Gudrun (Nicole Kidman) and claim his birthright.
We've seen very similar stories play out countless times over the years, but in the hands of a filmmaker like Eggers, The Northman promises to subvert expectations and should prove to be a unique viewing experience at the very least.
Check out the covers below along with the trailer, and let us know if you're looking forward to this one in the comments.
The Northman also stars Willem Dafoe, Björk, Murray McArthur, Ian Gerard Whyte, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, and Kate Dickie. The movie is set to hit theatres on April 22, 2022.
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