Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (TV Miniseries)
2016 · Series · 43 min. · United States
TV Series (2016). 13 Episodes. Based on the complex protagonist of a classic poem written between the eighth and tenth century, Beowulf takes place in a mythological place, The Shieldlands, and challenges the notions of good and evil, heroes and villains, and the rule of law against one’s moral code. The drama stars Kieran Bew (DA VINCI’S DEMONS), in the lead role Beowulf; multi-award-winning actor William Hurt (DAMAGES); acclaimed actress Joanne Whalley (WOLF HALL); Ed Speleers (DOWNTON ABBEY) and David Ajala (BLACK BOX).
Direction Jon East · Julian Holmes · Marek Losey · Stephen Woolfenden · Kerric Macdonald · Colin Teague · Cilla Ware
Cast Kieran Bew · Gísli Örn Garðarsson · Joanne Whalley · William Hurt · Ed Speleers · Laura Donnelly · Elliot Cowan · Edward Hogg · Ellora Torchia · Lolita Chakrabarti · Kirsty Oswald · Alex Price · Jack Rowan · Susan Aderin · Ashley Thomas · Holly Earl
Soundtrack Robert Lane
Screenplay James Dormer · Guy Burt · Michael A. Walker · Jack Lothian · Katie Newman
Cinematography Owen McPolin · Mike Spragg · Adam Etherington · James Friend · Jean-Philippe Gossart · James Welland
Original title Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
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