Eysteinn Sigurðarson | Portraying Sigtryggr in The Last Kingdom

Watch/listen to our conversation with Eysteinn Sigurðarson as we discuss his portrayal of Sigtryggr, in season 4 and 5 of Netflix’s The Last Kingdom. SPOILER ALERT! We talk about Eysteinn’s approach to playing the character, his favorite moments, acting goals, our favorite moments, and much more. Make sure to check out Eysteinn’s work in The Last Kingdom on Netflix now.
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[@rickyellis8505]

This guy was absolutely top notch at acting, absolutely gutted when he died😕

[@thescreenchronicles]

We were so sad to see him go! He did such an awesome job in this role

[@yvonnemumin767]

You know in the books he has a longer eventful life. Check it out, great reading.

[@Dot.Figures]

What he died???😱

[@rickyellis8505]

@@Dot.Figures yes, quite sad!

[@rickyellis8505]

I hope he gets cast in other things he's got an immense voice.

[@ehbendisdonc44]

right ? who knew the icelandic accent is so sexy. his voice specifically *chef’s kiss*

[@thescreenchronicles]

We hope to see him in many other works!

[@Ponakalaranjit456]

I thought He was a American.

[@ElSueno97]

His voice, he’s so soft spoken, I loved watching him act. Phenomenal

[@ayden869]

@@Ponakalaranjit456 that’s what I thought too 👍🏽

[@emeraldsunset9826]

I just love his voice! His portrayal of Sigtryggr felt so real, and he really captured the audience’s attention in all his scenes. I hope to see more of him in other roles ❤️

[@thescreenchronicles]

We hope so too! He really did an incredible job

[@maryoaks3228]

My FAVORITE CHARACTER EVER! He redeemed and elevated TLK to another level. I cried worthy tears…in my head at his fate. IMO he knocked Uhtred out of the top spot. AND NO UHTRED WAS NOT WORTHY ENOUGH OF ENDING SIG !

[@sdianacj]

I loved him as Sigtryggr--so charismatic.

[@beckyhawkes4823]

I think Sygtrygger got killed off instead of Stiorra was because he could have become more beloved than Uhtred.. My all time favorite!! Hope to see him in more movies!!

[@thescreenchronicles]

We hope to see much more of him too! Such a great actor and character

[@seagullepennyg2619]

I wondered if that was the reason too,

[@RyanG0899]

​@@seagullepennyg2619Obviously not lol

[@RyanG0899]

​@@seagullepennyg2619Nobody on the show apart from Alfred comes close to being as beloved as Uhtred

[@Prof.SeverusSnape]

​@@RyanG0899 subjective opinion.

[@9catlover]

i loved it when Sigtryggr fame onto the scene. His calmness and gentle side against his teams brutality. Eysteinn starting off on how he got recruited and even reading the agent's email...such precious and honest insight. Love this guy...please get him more interesting roles

[@jennifercannon2228]

He died like a king, steadfast in who he was,his beliefs and heritage,he died with honor. ❤️ this character,he was a good man. Edward was wrong.

[@ohemaaafia9875]

Very wrong he killed an innocent man when the real culprit Athelhem was still hiding plotting his snarky schemes . I was really pissed and sad

[@MelanieRful]

Yes! I watched it twice and was happy to see him at the very least die as a king. I forget that they are all actors. The incredible acting is so profound

[@jennifercannon2228]

Yes, Great acting by all. It's easy to forget that it's just acting out a script.

[@alicemuimui9817]

This man is an amazing actor!!!I watched the last Kingdom from the onset,but as soon as sigtryygr came on the scene, he became my favourite ,I literally watch his scenes on repeat 1😍😍😍😍❤❤soooo gutted when he was killed.

[@ElSueno97]

He’s so wonderful, one of my favorite characters

[@thescreenchronicles]

He is the man!!

[@luisec.5041]

The way he approaches his role shows that he is exactly as thoughtful and smart an actor as his character. Impressive! And his voice is something very special. Great that you got him on! He really is right about you being the voice of the fans, at least my voice. But looking at his character it just wasn't fair that all the skills that made Sigtryggr such a brilliant Danish army commander in season 4 led to his death in season 5.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you Luise! And it is truly an honor to be a voice for you and we always love hearing from you! It was so cool to hear his approach to the role. Glad you enjoyed ☺️

[@almirabriones4000]

I love Sytrrgrr.😘 Eystein,my favorite...

[@junbin3950]

I find it so amazing that he managed to get casted as Sigtryggr (and grateful). I would think, ignorantly, that when casting, they'd typically look for someone who has a tough build, deep voice, typical warrior stuffs. The talent must have shone through for them to choose him & indeed he was the BEST for the role. My fave character on the show, finished it months ago but I keep coming back for sigtryggr recaps. Top tier talent. I mean if you put real life him & sigtryggr side by side, the transformation is just crazy man."when we fight, we fight with one heart. To terrify the saxons" I watched the recap so many times that line is stuck in my head 😂 his normal voice here vs that one. Top tier.

[@shannonfleming931]

This guy is so kind and humble and so talented! His performance of Sigtryggr was some of the best acting in season five. I really enjoyed this interview and I think you guys have a big fan!

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank Shannon! So glad you enjoyed! His killed it as Sigtryggr!!

[@traceywolf2154]

This is my 4th time watching this interview with Eysteinn... the first time you see Sigtryggr appear on the show he has a presence like no other. He was definately one of my favourite characters and was so sad to see him die... although couldn't of asked for a more emotional death scene. Eysteinn is such a beautiful quietly spoken guy a sheer joy to hear about his biggest role in his career and can't wait to see him in something else. Thanks to you both for all the interviews you do for the fans of TLK my favourite tv series ever. Destiny is all!

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you for watching and for your support Tracy! We agree with everything you said regarding Eysteinn and Sigtryggr. Such a great entrance and exit! We were lucky to have him on

[@AllieB-11.11]

Hopefully he'll do something soon. I looked at his IMDB and nothing since wrapping filming of TLK. Actors from historical fiction shows often go over to fantasy ones and vice versa. It's a shame he's not in House of the Dragon or Wheel of Time or similar especially after a break out role like Sigtryggr.

[@baphomet8691]

ever since he appeared in the show he had me captured. for me one of the outstanding actors in an already outstanding cast. and honestly i could listen to him for hours. he could read the phonebook and i would listen. fantastic actor with an unique and recognizable voice.

[@changuk_biased2010]

Eysteinn’s voice is soooo soothing! Very pleasant, intelligent, and silly guy! It’s been a while since I’ve seen an actor genuinely admire and adore their character to this extent, quite the breath of fresh air! He’s the perfect choice for Sigtryggr

[@Beth-nf4xk]

Thank you for the great interview. Sigtryggr is such a well written character that was so brilliantly executed by Eysteinn Sigurdarson.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks for watching! He really is an awesome character and Eysteinn killed it!

[@mpc6605]

I absolutely LOVED Siggy!! He was so calm, cool, calculating and collected! #whereisthebattle #whereisthewar

[@thescreenchronicles]

Sigtryggr was the man!!

[@GDRaptorFan13]

One of my two favorite “late to the party” characters… the other being Harry G who plays Athelstan (who you also had a fabulous interview with). Siggy is a very intriguing and likable guy both on the screen and as a person here! He is extremely handsome, of course, but his charisma made him a scene stealer, from day one when he was first introduced. I love the way Bernard wrote this character and how he was portrayed on the show. We often got the “violent/ no thinking” Viking, but Sig had great character development; we knew he was different. Congrats on another fantastic interview, I enjoy them all so much! Easily my favorite collective cast hands down of any show. Their camaraderie behind the scenes translates to the show and made it so special. They all respect the source material and study the intentions of their characters so deeply, how can we not love them all for that? In addition they are all so down to earth you wouldn’t know they star on one of the top shows in the world. TLK forever!!!!

[@freespirit2449]

So funny...I call him Siggy too

[@shannonfleming931]

Yes, I agree on Harry Gilby too. I loved him as Aethelstan, he is so talented and he made Aethelstan seem almost more intelligent and mature then Edward, his own father!

[@GDRaptorFan13]

@@shannonfleming931 his interview here was phenomenal. Such a down-to-earth and composed young man… to not to have a ton of big stage acting under his belt and to come here and do over an hour with ease and charm. Almost feel proud of him like a mom! Lol! He deserves much success in the future!

[@federicamartino1490]

Sigtryggr was my favorite male character of the show no doubt and it's amazing he become one of the most beloved and greatest character in just 10 episodes, i won't ever recover from his death and never forget him . Anyway Eysteinn is a very talented and great actor, he was perfect for the role of sigtryggr, i took few seconds to love him and he owns my whole heart. He and stiorra were the heart and light of season 5 in my opinion, his performance was beyond beautiful, his love story with Stiorra was absolutly tragic,beautiful and powerful and they were perfect together. Hope now Sigtryggr will have his own spin-off or we will have some mention about him and stiorra in the upcoming movie and hope Eysteinn and Ruby will work together again because they truly have an amazing chemistry. Anyway, as I said before, Eysteinn is first of all an amazing great actor and I hope to see him in new movies and projects and wish him all the best for his professional future because he deserves all the best and I know he will do just masterpiece. I am still trying to recover from his touching emotional performance in season 5 and I don't know if I ever will

[@eternity68]

An incredibly talented actor 👏👏 just like Clive Standen as Rollo in Vikings. And Eysteinns voice is so sexy

[@charissa6648]

The Last Kingdom was one of the greatest shows and deserves recognition for the immense talent that was portrayed! Loved his character; he did a fantastic job! Hope to see him in future movies/shows! That's was a very emotionally heavy scene!

[@thescreenchronicles]

We couldn’t agree with you more!! So much talent involved and we hope it someday gets the full recognition it deserves!

[@aylai8481]

when he appeared on the show and later on when I saw how he protected Stiorra from the slap of that dude (dont know his name), I instantly knew he was gonna be one of my fave characters in the show! His kindness and loyalty got me right away! 😭😭😭

[@thescreenchronicles]

Yeah such a likable character! We also love the part where he smiles at young Aethelstan’s bravery when he offers himself instead of Aelfweard at the end of season 4. And yes he let Eardwulf know not to mess with Stiorra!

[@MrsRanchoFiesta]

Every actor, every crew member you've had on makes us understand what a truly "once in a lifetime" experience this show has been. Eys was such a tremendous Sygtryggr, I honestly can't imagine anyone else, even after reading the books several times - Eysteinn Sigurðarson will forever *be* Sygtriggr. His performance will certainly bring him more work worldwide! We'll be looking for Eysteinn Sigurðarson in the future - time to viking off that Iceland/island and show the world who you are.

[@thescreenchronicles]

So true! This show is something special and do is he! He has such a bright future

[@AllieB-11.11]

As far as I know he lives here in UK at the moment - presumably for more job opportunities (same for his wife who is an actress). I was just saying above that he hasn't done a role since TLK and I would have expected to see him in something by now as Sigtryggr was a good break out role.

[@ashley7260]

Yay, you got Eysteinn for an interview! You made my day! Eysteinn is an amazing actor and killed every scene he was in. To me, King Alfred and Sygtryggr both left such huge voids when we lost them. Two very charismatic and mesmerizing actors. It's so refreshing to see such a modest but immensely talented actor.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Do glad we made your day! 😊 he did kill every scene!!

[@eternity68]

I SO agree with you , Sigtryggr and king Alfred was the best actors in the series, just like Clive Standen playing Rollo in Vikings.

[@esther1578]

Completely agree!

[@eternity68]

@@esther1578 Its so amazing on those rare occasions one comes across an actor that BECOMES the part, that is raw talent !

[@tipoaju]

He’s humbleness is something else! I never watched an interview like that!!! So good!!!! Good job for everyone!!!

[@thescreenchronicles]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@Scourgeofthearth]

Always loved his character. His ark from when we first meet him is truly growth. I miss the last Kingdom. 😢

[@elizabethsrijaya9208]

best actor on the show! him in real life and sygtryggr are so different!!

[@sandratyler3515]

Eysteinn is so interesting and knowledgeable. He was absolutely type casted perfectly to Sigtryggr. Loved him

[@maryb.7480]

First-I love that they have a Jolly Boys’ WhatsApp group chat. Lol. Second, I absolutely loved his portrayal of Sigtrygger. In season 4, he was instantly one of my favorite characters and the chess player analogy was spot on. What I found interesting is that in Season 4, Sigtrygger told King Edward that he was stronger than him because he didn’t have a wife and kids like Edward. But in Season 5, it wasn’t Stiorra that weakened him, but his love for his brother. For me, Sigtrygger’s death was the hardest this season because he was such a rich character and he had so much potential as a leader.

[@Jane102248]

I so agree.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Totally agree! And it was really hard to swallow his death. We so wish he could’ve been in the movie!!

[@KimPend]

I didn’t want to like Sigtryggr when he was first introduced. But man, I literally CRIED for 2 hours when he died 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@thescreenchronicles]

He really became a favorite!!

[@isabel.Cc7]

I ended up with a migraine bcus I cried so hard and for so long 😭😫 I still haven’t been able to watch the rest of the show and it’s been a month or two…but now after watching this interview I feel a bit better after listening to him explain how sygtryggr was at peace & accepting his death…I feel I can finally watch the rest of the show. 😅

[@cherjacko2787]

Holy crap. Just bawled my eyes out. 😭😭😭 This dude did an amazing job with this character.

[@KristiinaBerg]

This is your best interview so far. (And thank you for giving a spoiler warning for the books. I nearly was not spoiled.) Have you ever wondered how they find these actors who are unknown and yet kill every scene they are in? How come the nordic countries have this much acting talent?

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you!! We do wonder how they did such an amazing job casting. They get these amazing actors so early in their career and they haven’t failed yet! Truly amazing

[@RMFilmStudios]

Such a humble, well prepared interview! Great job.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@mtanushoska]

He is such a sweetheart and an awesome actor. So much difference between his real personality and his character in TLK, which speaks volumes about his talent.

[@headachebaby]

Gosh, I love his voice! It sounds gentle and soft. He sings too, but I definitely want to see him in more main roles.

[@lljohnson9249]

You 100% did your job. Thanks for sharing your thoughts of how you Embraced Sigtryggr. I loved him as I also love your genuine Tender Heart in this interview. ❤🎉. #RIPSigtryggr & Best of Luck . Thanks for the conversation

[@twofeathersjodie]

That voice, ohhhh, that voice!!🥰❤ This is seriously, the best interview I have ever seen!! These guys ask questions, and then actually let the actors answer!! Extremely professional!! Thank you, I love each and every interview, you guys have done!! We need, more more, more!! 🥰🥰 T.LK. RULES ALL!! DESTINY IS ALL! P.S. PLEASE DON'T EVER LET THE LAST KINGDOM END!!!🙏🙏 IT JUST CANT BE OVER!!😔

[@jenniferg3402]

Became such a fan of this actor, he needs to be in more things. The way he bought so much depth to the character. Great questions and love how you guys allowed him to talk. I can literally see how you guys are taking it all in. Arseling for life !!!

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you!! We are glad you enjoyed Jennifer! We hope to see him in many more movies and shows in the future!!

[@junitathangalam8314]

I couldn't stop watching the show coz of this guy. I really wish his character was still on. Love him

[@thescreenchronicles]

He truly stole the show at times! We only wish we could have had more of him!

[@freespirit2449]

So happy to see this interview! Glad Eysteinn decided to come on and thank you guys for having him on the show. He is such a great young actor and overall cool person so it was really great to learn more about him and how he developed the character of Sigtryggr. He has a great voice and commands attention when he is in a scene. I truly hope he does more roles that we can see here in the U.S.

[@thescreenchronicles]

He is an awesome guy! We really hope to see him in many more works!!

[@ketket0725]

This was an EXCELLENT interview, I love Eysteinn’s energy, I can’t imagine Sigtryggr being portrayed as anything else except his interpretation. I would LOVE to see a spin-off of him and Stiorra in those years between settling at Eoferwic leading up to S5

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed, Ketsia! A spin off would be awesome!!

[@kirby-hm4mb]

Excellent idea!

[@zeezed2015]

spin-off yes. they should do not just stiorra & sigtryggr but eadith & others as well. I thought there's great chemistry between finan & eadith.

[@dskcgaming2109]

Seems like such a great guy seems very humble definitely seems like a chill dude

[@thescreenchronicles]

He’s really awesome!

[@bjwatsontheauthor]

Having read the books, it was devastating to see that Sigtryggr was going to die. That scene was a heartbreaking tearjerker. He and Stiorra had such a loving relationship and were great caretakers of their nation. Eysteinn is a phenomenal actor and a great loss to the show. Hope to see him in other shows and movies.

[@elizabethrodriguez2788]

Love ❤️ him!!! He's a man of honor I even cried when he died 😢

[@thescreenchronicles]

He was so awesome and we were so sad when he died

[@darcyks]

When this new interview popped up I said, “yes, they got Sigtryrr!” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I loved his character!!! Great interview, he seems like a great person also. I really enjoy hearing the actors explain how they develop their character and how certain scenes played put. And how cool for you guys to be so authentically thanked for your love & passion for TLK! 😊 Still gotta get Alexander on - and I’m confident you will! 👍🏻

[@thescreenchronicles]

Haha well love that reaction! Thank you Darcy, so glad you enjoyed 😊 it was awesome to hear Eys say those things about our passion, it meant so much

[@karinloess6186]

Great job of highlighting Eys' portrayl of Sigryggr in TLK. You asked many questions I would have asked myself. Cool guy with a bright future. All the best, Eys, carry on.

[@kalifegwu9077]

Sigtryggr Sigtryggr Sigtryggr the heart you had for your brother was so relatable and his playing you knowing you love him. It was so real well done

[@stargazer_5150]

Awesome interview he was one of my favorite characters. So sad when he died 😢

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks! We were sad too 😔 but he became a favorite quickly!!

[@mariohagan750]

My favorite! And what a great interview! Great character and actor. Loved how he chose to portray Sigtryggr. And Eysteinns is so humble and down to earth. Love this guy. Can’t wait to watch him in future roles!

[@thescreenchronicles]

So glad you enjoyed!! We also can’t wait to see what he does in the future!

[@darthsandius3338]

Great interview! Loved Eysteinn in TLk, his final scene was so emotional, it brought me to tears because I feel he had the most noble and honourable death, so well played and so much depth to the character. I literally fell in love with Sigtryggrs character, on screen for such a short time but made such a big impact in my opinion.

[@danielaf1487]

Oh yes, I fell in love with Sigtryggr too, and could not have hated Edward more when he ordered his death.

[@olivia7403]

I looooove his voice

[@thescreenchronicles]

He does have a cool voice!

[@Henry-the-Eight]

Such an iconic character, such an undeserved end😢! Sigtryggr, broder, vi ses i Valhalla😔🗡

[@keepgrowing726]

What a phenomenal interview with an incredible and brilliant actor 👏🏽 I absolutely adore Eysteinn Sigurðarson and his portrayal of Sigtryggr. I'm looking forward to seeing him in other movies and shows. I know "Ace" is a huge fan of the Milwaukee Bucks and I loved the video he and Alexander made for two players of the team. #GoBucks #FearTheDear #DestinyIsAll

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed ☺️ the Bucks stuff was so cool to see knowing how big of a fan Eysteinn is! We hope to see him in more movies and shows for sure!

[@asiyamacabantog5234]

His voice brings comfort in everything. I'm thankful i got to watch him in TLK. His my number one actor and im still hoping he will get more movies and series. ❤️❤️❤️

[@WLDB]

Damn he’s good. I didn’t even recognize him in the thumbnail. I haven’t finished the books yet but I’m not the type who cares a whole lot about spoilers so I’m glad he doesn’t die in them. His death scene in the show is probably my favourite of his but it’s also hard to watch because of how great and enjoyable his character was.

[@sLyOnE_NYc]

Sigtryggr was a memorable character!

[@thescreenchronicles]

He is so awesome!

[@alexugoh9747]

Colby & Steve - wishing you guys unlimited success!

[@a5710268]

I think Eynsteinn looks beautiful, and voice sounds gentle.

[@sandratyler3515]

The interview was so well done Eysteinn. So interesting and exciting. Thanks so much for being the amazing King Sigtryggr.

[@Diana1000Smiles]

I actually took a picture of him to save on my phone in case I miss him too much. ✌❤🎶

[@thescreenchronicles]

Haha nice! 😂

[@isabel.Cc7]

Ahaha yessss me too!! I had to save a pic otherwise I would be inconsolable.

[@ropaulat7601]

Great actor, great job!!

[@esther1578]

Such a talented actor!

[@thescreenchronicles]

He is!!

[@margadumlao7990]

Awesome interview! Thank you for this! It was interesting hearing about his experience. Eysteinn was so amazing as Sygtryggr, it's like he was born for the part. What an amazing and incredibly gorgeous actor 😍 I really loved his portrayal. His death scene was gut wrenching but it did his character justice.

[@thescreenchronicles]

So glad you enjoyed!! Thank you Marga! It is truly like he was born for it! And yes that death scene was just too much but so well done!!

[@xxsusie1xx]

He was a great achievement in TLK. Love his acting. Well done ,hope to see him in other projects

[@thescreenchronicles]

We hope to see more of him too! Such a great actor

[@GRVCE1819]

He ace his character! I love him on the series. Literaly cried when sigtryggr died

[@caseylynnramirez9559]

I hope you are as good at being physical therapist as you are at interviewing and commentating. I have watched every second of your interviews. I love how much of your curiosity and genuine geeking out comes through in the questions you ask. As a genuine geek myself and a fan obsessed with TLk- I really appreciate how you both have managed to get these in-depth, interesting and personal interviews. Your love of the craft really shines through. Great job 👏❤️

[@niveditaindranilchoudhury6522]

A wonderful interview with a lot of insight ☺️ Hope we get to see more of him in good roles👍🏼

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks!! He gave great insight ☺️ we hope so too!

[@taniaholliday198]

Eysteinn's eyes expression changed from scene to scene, which is an indicator of a very good acting. I think Sigtryggr is the most interesting character in this show. Definitely, my favorite. I hate the fact that he was killed in 5th season. I think this is the main reason why I do not like 5th season and, certainly, will not watch it again. I would like to see Eys again as a Viking or Dane in a different movie or show, as well as in his other roles. Also, I was impressed how well Eys was prepared for this interview, the interview is the best so far.

[@ehbendisdonc44]

ive been waiting for this one 😭😭 youve got my like before watchin

[@joycekellner9957]

This was the best! So glad you were able to interview him, and to hear how much he appreciates you guys. What great insights he gave to his performance. It was strange however to have to get used to his real life persona which is so different from that of his character. I guess that's what acting is all about. What's next??

[@thescreenchronicles]

So glad you enjoyed! It was so awesome to hear his insight! We have some exciting things on the way! 😊

[@megriorso4516]

If Eys sees this, I actually loved the disheveled haircut the best, but not for the reasons he did. I just think it accentuated his cheekbones and jawline the best 😅 Anyways, another phenomenal interview from you guys with a ridiculously lovely guest. I enjoyed every moment of it and am actually quite glad that the interview happened after S5 so you could talk about his entire arc. I haven't seen many people talk about it but Sigtryggr reminded me instantly of Alfred, the overarching vision he had for the people, the emotional detachment and obviously his high intellect. He always felt to me like the best parts of both Alfred and Uhtred in one ideal package, maybe the result of if they'd had a child together 😂

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and that is a very interesting last paragraph! After reading it we couldn’t agree more!

[@michelledrake9764]

Awesome portrayal of a Viking king,I don't cry much at TV shows but his death gutted me I wanted him to live but that's what happens in TV shows 😪

[@pamelavarilone2614]

Thanks for the lovely call to our Bucks Warrior, Jrue Holiday. I'm sure that was a high point in this guy's life! So kind. 💝💝

[@thescreenchronicles]

Eysteinn was thrilled about all of the Bucks stuff! That was super cool!

[@pamelavarilone2614]

@@thescreenchronicles love all of your interviews, really pulls us in. Are you or have you plans to interview the outstanding singer Eivor who did the ethereal vocals for TLK? Ohmygosh we North Americans have sorely missed out on her immense talent! AND WHEN YOU FIGHT, YOU WILL FIGHT...WITH ONE HEART! Need that TATOOED.

[@bcfairlie1]

Eysteinn is a real cute guy. His performance was excellent. His character very believable. Great interview

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks so glad you enjoyed!! His character was so awesome!

[@aaliahmonteiro]

Omg…yes, yes, my wishes have come true‼️ Wowwww…y’all are the BEST.🙌🏽🙌🏽 I just canNOT believe you guys manage to finally have my all time other favorite on the show!? And he’s non other than Sigtryggr. Now let’s get my other favorite Urthred next. Let’s make that happen. You guys have made my Saturday extra special. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️

[@thescreenchronicles]

Si glad we made your Saturday special ☺️ we saw you commenting about Eysteinn in the comments of our previous talk and it was hard for us not to tell you right there! But we like to keep things a surprise haha. We really hope you enjoyed it!!

[@aaliahmonteiro]

@@thescreenchronicles Wowwwww thank you so very much! You guys definitely surprised me. Yes ya'll made my whole day extra, extra enjoyable. It was kind of funny because i said to myself, i wish i was able to like this a thousand times over. But i managed to like it at least 7 times over using the kids phone and laptop. Now i will just wait for the other surprise. YOU GUYS ARE REALLY THE BEST OF THE BEST. Again, thank you ❤

[@guytojoseph7131]

I love this dude so much, i cried 😢 when he died

[@13vags]

his death scene is what made me cried the most o swear I balled out like a baby.

[@thescreenchronicles]

It was so hard to watch!!

[@NiniFromParis]

Great interview ! He seems like a very humble guy. To be honest, Sigtryggr's death made me cry like a baby ! :'-( By the way, you might have seen Sigur Ros (the band he mentions) in Game of Thrones. I don't know if you guys remember that scene but they're the band playing at Joffrey and Margaery's wedding. Joffrey gets annoyed at them, throws a pouch of coins at them and tells them to go away.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thank you!! His death was so hard to watch for us as well! I kind of remember that scene but we will have to go back and watch that scene in GOTs!

[@kimbernunley]

My favorite character. I would watch a show all about him.

[@thescreenchronicles]

That would be an awesome spinoff!

[@adj5767]

Fantastic guest and a great job guys! Still waiting for the big 3 - Alfred, Brida and Uhtred. That will be something.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed and we would love to have them all on the podcast

[@f379986]

I was so surprised Sigtryger allowed the defenses of the city to decline so far by season 5. I totally expected he would have had watches out that would have seen & warned him. Especially after the great warrior he was in season 4. Great interview! Super nice and humble actor.

[@thescreenchronicles]

Thanks!! Yeah it was a bit surprising, especially since he was so careful in season 4 but his false sense of security in his brother led to the cities downfall. Oh the betrayal! It seems he maybe got too comfortable with all the peace since season 4

[@cclarke9301]

I loved his character. He brought so much richness to the part. Fantastic♥️

[@9catlover]

just watched the part he died. Alex's acting was so moving.

[@YouKnowYahKnow]

All we need now is Alex on The Screen Chronicles! Love your guys podcasts and thanks for being so passionate about this show as much as most of us!!

[@thescreenchronicles]

We’d love to have him! Thanks so much for your kind words 😊 your support means the world to us ❤️🙏

[@KeriNicole46]

This man is so awesome. What a positive light in this world.

[@izzy6131]

“When the reality… I think I might have allergies to horses .” This made me spit my coffee! 😂

[@everlight369]

It’s great for Eys to share that email and let us have a glimpse of casting process! The thing I loved most about Sigtryggr is his curiousity and open-mindedness to learn new ways esp when Stiorra was talking about the outdated idea of the Danes and Anglo-Saxons are twines that can never meet. Yeah Eys nailed the complex character like even if he was gentle and soft-spoken and physically isn’t as huge as the other Danes, it was still terrifying to see Sigtryggr holding the kids because you can see he is capable of killing. Yep one step ahead. This is what I love about TSC the valuable insights that both us viewers gain about the movie & characters (that makes us rewatch TLK for the bazillionth time) and the actors gain about their own craft. I love the snippets of personal traits, tastes and interests they share too! Death - One of the best scenes of being executed in any film. A truly noble death. I don’t think there’s a lot of persons who saw it who didn’t shed a tear. You cannot even resent Sig for putting Uhtred in that position because you understand why Uhtred had to be the one. And Sigtryggr was the one to pull in or push himself into the sword! I hope to see Eys’ talents showcased in other films! The actor who plays the brother of Sygtriggr would be great to see on TSC. I actually did not know the names of the actors of TLK for a long time (because I skip the intro and the credits when I watch) until I see their names in this channel The video thumbnail title says the actor’s name and I say who? And luckily the title also says “who plays (character name)”🤣

[@lovelyskull3483]

Brilliant actor, and he nailed it.

[@ELF09_lpsolid]

I felt Sigtryggr's character inspired loyalty and respect. I felt robbed of a great leader when he was killed.

[@itisme9350]

His voice was the best part of this amazing show.

[@thescreenchronicles]

He does have a great voice

[@Xan1ver]

Ah Sigur Ros ❤❤❤❤ Icelanders sure do know how to make exquisite music.

[@thescreenchronicles]

This was our first intro to Sigur Ros! Definitely will be listening to them more now

[@Xan1ver]

@@thescreenchronicles You should also check out Olafur Arnalds while you're at it :)

[@sueferguson6827]

When Sygtryggr first appeared in that first scene,I was convinced he was a son of Uhtred.Fantastic part for an amazing actor,may many roles come your way,,your characters end came too soon for me,so well acted I cried.All the best.

[@l.e.gonzalez-cortes7820]

I hope you know how much I look forward to your interviews. I love the cast of TLK! Thank you both so much!

[@thescreenchronicles]

That’s so nice to hear ☺️ thank you!!! We love the cast too!

[@bjwatsontheauthor]

Thoroughly enjoyed the interview. Although I've watched season 5 several times, I'll have to watch it again to pick up on some of the things discussed in the interview. Thanks guys. You're great hosts. You ask just the right questions and make your guests feel so comfortable answering, they even share extra tidbits of info.

[@michelacampaner7414]

I could listen to his voice for hours! ❤

[@RED-lh4vq]

In a series packed with great characters, his might be my fave !

[@thescreenchronicles]

He is certainly high on our list!!

[@briandai4444]

I have been waiting for this video for so long!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thescreenchronicles]

It is here! ☺️ hope you enjoyed it!!

[@nippy3892]

beautiful series and fantastic cast, congratulations to all ❤

[@cindimams4394]

I just love his voice. It’s so relaxing and interesting and would be perfect for reading audiobooks. I miss Sigtryggr he was so good and taken from us too quickly. I look forward to seeing more of his work. Great interview and great how you let him talk (I could listen to his voice all day) 😊Thank you!

[@dianemalloy2890]

I just subscribed to your channel I have immensely enjoyed this interview. You guys are great interviewers you let the actor speak so we can get more in depth information of the character and how he became Sigtryggr and grew more into the character. You guys are amazing. I enjoyed hearing his keen insight of Sigtryggr and how he developed this character without initially reading the books and he brought Sigtryggr to life brilliantly. Also let us not forget he was the great-grandson of Ivar the Boneless!

[@mirandaquammie]

YESSS! Been waiting for this one!!🙏

[@thescreenchronicles]

Enjoy 😊

[@cindimams4394]

He’s so gorgeous ❤