Season 4 of the historical drama TV series “Vikings” on the History channel may be the last for actor Travis Fimmel playing the important role as King Ragnar Lothbrok, the leader of the Vikings.
Apparently, after appearing as lead actor in the movie “Warcraft” based on the popular video game “World of Warcraft,” Fimmel seems to have realized that he wanted to focus more on doing movies instead of contenting himself with a TV series. He took on the role of Anduin Lothar in the upcoming “Warcraft” film.
Although Fimmel shot to fame because of his stint in the very popular and widely-followed TV series, the actor believes that the only way that he can broaden his career and spread his wings as a well-rounded actor is by concentrating on doing films, notes Youth Health Mag.
But since Fimmel has yet to confirm the rumors, everything about his plans after Season 4 of “Vikings” remain as speculations at this time and should be taken with a fine grain of salt.
Shifting its focus
However, there may be some semblance of truth to the rumors about the plans of Fimmel to go into movies as “Vikings” showrunner Michael Hirst was quoted, in a recent interview, that Season 4 will see a shifting of focus on the Vikings.
Instead of concentrating heavily on King Ragnar Lothbrok and his adventures, the upcoming Season 4 will focus on Ragnar’s sons, particularly Bjorn Ironside, played by Alexander Ludwig.
Hirst explained that during the Season 3 finale, Ragnar was not only sick but he was actually hovering between life and death. He said that they are now working on how Ragnar will make his graceful exit from the show to cushion the impact of his loss among fans and viewers of the TV series, cites the Vine Report.
For sure, audiences will be greatly devastated if Travis Fimmel and his character Ragnar will leave the show through death considering how great and charismatic his character is and how magnificent the role has become in the course of three seasons.
The show’s possible redemption, if ever, are Ragnar’s sons and the showrunner and the producers are hoping that if and when Travis Fimmel goes out for good of “Vikings,” the viewers will continue to be engaged and follow the stories of his sons, particularly Bjorn.
Another option for successor
In addition to Bjorn, another possible successor to King Ragnar Lothbrok, is his brother King Rognvaldsson Rollo, played by Clive Standen.
But since Bjorn hates his uncle to the guts, it is possible that he and Rollo may have to fight it out themselves to determine who will be the next leader of the Vikings.
Rollo, however, has plenty of things running on his mind right now and he has no plans of becoming the leader of the Vikings so it is likely that the next leader of Kattegat is Bjorn.
There are reports that Bjorn will actually rally his men against Rollo who has betrayed the Vikings by siding with France and King Charles in exchange for the promise of land, riches, and marriage to Charles’ daughter.
However, before King Ragnar finally bids his adieu on “Vikings,” he is expected to meet a new love in the upcoming season, which rumors say would by Yidu, played by Chinese actress Dianne Doan.
Bjorn is quickly turning into a leader in his own right and the prince of the Vikings will exercise his newfound power when he comes face to face with his uncle Rollo.
In an interview in July, Ludwig said that he was unsure exactly what revenge his character would perpetrate against his traitor uncle. What he knows is that when Bjorn explodes, there will be no compassion at all for Rollo.
The actor said that Bjorn is so straight-edge that when he makes a decision, he sticks to it.
It is not just King Ragnar and King Rollo who will have their share of sibling rivalry in Season 4 of “Vikings.” Apparently, Ragnar Lothbrok’s sons will also fight among themselves on who shall sit as King of Denmark after certain events will force Ragnar to give up his throne.