Fimmel led thecast ofVikingsas Ragnar Lothbrok for the first four seasons of the show, before his shocking death.
InVikings, Fimmel played a farmer who rose up to become a Scandinavian king.
Therefore, fans were disappointed when Ragnar Lothbrok was killed off in season 4.
However, fans who have missed Ragnar can now rejoice, since hischaracter inDune: Prophecyis quite similar.
However, there are also some key differences between the characters that make each of them unique.
Ragnar Lothbrok and Desmond Hart both appear to be warriors destined for greater things.
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Can Dune: Prophecy Repeat Vikings' Success For Travis Fimmel?
Therefore, it is very possible thatDune: Prophecyis a worthyVikingsreplacement for Travis Fimmel.
BeforeDune: Prophecy,Fimmel actually starred inRaised by Wolves, another science fiction series that premiered on Max.
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
While the show received generally positive reviews, it was canceled after two seasons.
Therefore,Fimmel has been very busy since he stopped playing Ragnar Lothbrok inVikings.
Vikings is a historical drama series created for the History Channel by Michael Hirst.
Vikings is a historical drama series created for the History Channel by Michael Hirst. Based on stories passed down in Norse lore, the series focuses on the Lodbrok family and their lives during medieval Scandinavia. The family is formally established by the rise of Ragnar Lodbrok, a farmer turned Viking who rises to power as a Scandinavian King.