The Last Kingdom is based on a very popular book “The Saxon Stories,” whose author is Bernard Cornwell. And even the show gained a lot of success after coming up on the televisions. It is one of the most watched shows on the streaming service, that is none other Netflix.

When will The Last Kingdom season 4 release ?

Shooting for the season 4 started in October, 2018 and a year later in October 2019 it was announced that the filming has wrapped up. Thus, fans do not need to wait much because the upcoming season is expected to hit the screens this year itself, that is in 2020. In addition to this, the production house, Carnival Films has also launched an official synopsis of the fourth season.

What is gonna happen in season 4 : Plot?

According to the synopsis the lead role, or the protagonist will have to choose between his dream and his destiny in the upcoming season. His dream is to get back his ancestral land but his destiny is coupled with Alfred, which dreams of a United land. This eventually results into a full fledged war.

Moreover, the series will take a decade’s leap. It is adapted from the book The Pagan Lord, published in 2013. We will get to see some new faces that includes Uthred and Gisela’s children who all will be shown as grown ups. And Uthred finds it a perfect time to challenge his uncle and get back his belongings.

Who all will be there in the cast?

Alexander Dreymon will surely return for his role, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Joseph Millson will play his uncle’s character, Aelfric. Ian Hart will play the role of Father Beocca, Toby Regbo will be seen as Aethelred, Emily Cox will play Brida, Timothy Innes will be back as king Edward, Eliza Butterworth will be seen as Aelswith, Mark Rowley will play Finan, Millie Brady will be seen as Aethelflaed, Magnus Bruun as Cnut and Jeppe Beck Laursen as Haesten.

There’s no trailer for season 4 yet. We’ll inform you about it one’s it’s out.