Travis Fimmel And Linus Roache Discuss History Channel's Show, "Vikings" | BUILD Series

Travis Fimmel plays Ragnar Lothbrok, the first Viking to emerge from Norse legend, and Linus Roache stars as King Ecbert, ruler of Wessex, in the History Channel’s “Vikings.” The series is back with a fourth season on November 30, but what’s next for each of the characters? Join Fimmel and Roache for a conversation about the upcoming season when they visit BUILD. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.
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[@boom8088]

The scenes between Ragnar and Egbert were some of the best scenes of the series.

[@ghztofknka2172]

Boom San Agustin I agree

[@boom8088]

Martín Konka I also like the scenes between Ragnar and Lagertha.

[@jenniferlm339]

Boom San Agusti

[@garyteasing]

yeah, they both have a powerful presence.

[@bernierapirap8125]

the best so far in the series...

[@NinjaTowTow]

There is nothing better than Ragnar's signature crazy eyes look.

[@davidaspen5365]

Super français Français svp

[@MartinAslaksen]

Travis does an excellent job, Ragnar Lothbrok is the greatest character of all time

[@llud1234]

Takes a Aussie to be a Viking king.

[@animalibertatis]

And now they've killed him off :(

[@WertzuHun]

indeed but he said "we shot season 5..." that gives me fuckin hope! I don't care if it will be unreal just come Harbard to resurrect him!

[@llud1234]

Valhalla is coming,a spinoff show about the dead in Valhalla

[@privatparts70galant51]

...That would be an interesting idea for a show...

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

Linus is fantastic playing Ecbert. He's charming, cruel, manipulative, seductive, cynical and extremely smart, such a rich charachter, I love it!! Plus, it has Lagertha, the most badass female in TV right now.

[@squashedeyeball]

He does do an amazing job. When he is bullshiting everyone around him, it comes natural to him :)

[@captainflamson]

Marizane Bogdan I definitely agree with you on Linus, Ecbert is my favorite character on Vikings..in every scene he is brilliant!

[@davedarosa9949]

Marizane Bogdan it's sad we won't see anymore Ragnar and Ecbert scenes. Their scenes together are some of the best in the series.

[@rudyishoggin]

Daryl Dixon how bad ass would it be if lagartha found her way on walking dead she can be michones side kick

[@volimNestea]

Marizane Bogdan Aaand he's gone...

[@eternity68]

Linus Roache is SUCH a good actor

[@luisalbertocalleparra6130]

Simply amazing.

[@4HauntingMelody]

Yeah , underrated king

[@ConstantineJoseph]

These two were in a class of their own for the episode 14 and 15. The acting was amongst the best I have seen. Up there with the best actors. Truly an art.

[@a3bmm594]

Constantine Joseph Yes!!!

[@uw7gaming590]

Constantine Joseph 100% legends

[@piotr-gosiasokoowski4186]

Constantine Joseph ii

[@martinag9323]

Hi, you mean episodes 14 and 15 if which season? Thank u!!

[@Dolph84]

@@martinag9323 You could answer that yourself pretty easy, since season 1-3 only have 10 episodes each. So it must be season 4 :-)

[@Rob749s]

Holy shit, it's Ecbert.

[@JoshPheller]

I didn't know that was him until I read the comments and I still don't believe it's him. lol that's crazy

[@commentsunblocked62]

Rob749s it's the Beard man

[@huamulan9279]

And to think he was Thomas Wayne in Nolan's first Batman film. :'D

[@jelains7773]

Rob749s I didn't recognize the man sitting next to Travis, but then he spoke! That's Eckbert voice 😅

[@alexa.4273]

SPOOOOOOOILERRRRR ALERT FOR EVERYONE WHO HASN'T SEEN 4x15!!!! is Ragnar gonna be in season 5?? what??

[@PRATIK1900]

the conversation between Ragnar and Ecbert in Episode 14 of the 4th season, when Ecbert frees Ragnar from the cage, is some of the best acting i have ever seen....some of the most beautiful moments in the entire show

[@preethamveeranna8319]

"not the toughest job in the world" gotta like humility of Travis

[@dbjmk8083]

This show really got caught in GOT's shadow which is a shame because I dig this show more, there is something a bit corny about GOT as well as the fact that they've over done it with the sadistic/negative emotional roller coaster. Vikings has that primal element that while things are brutal they don't do it out of evil but for purely human reasons such as family, culture and religion. I really dig the shamanic undertones of Vikings and they do a fair job of mixing up personal plotting not on GOT's level but adequately. Vikings also has the edge in that it's somewhat based on reality.

[@triumphrider9796]

It's more than "somewhat" based on reality; check out the History channel series "The Real Vikings". Sure, the show takes some liberties with the timeline (Ragnar and Rollo were not contemporaries; the raid on Paris in the show was based on one that occurred about fifty years later; Rollo became Duke of Normandy about 70 years later than in the show), but it's largely historically correct. Even the trick Ragnar pulled to get into Paris was based on a real occurrence, but it was actually Bjorn that did it (elsewhere and later).

[@originalotto7126]

Sigma I haven't watched any television series since 'Six Feet Under' and a few episodes of 'Dexter'... have watched and enjoyed every episode of this series, and it has impacted me just as you describe. The lushness of the production, plus the casting of such intricate and complex characters with compelling storylines has actually left me in awe. To realise Travis is from SE country Victoria is the icing on the cake... Traaaaaaavvv, maaaaaate 😂

[@Percules0001]

You know the Sagas themselves are inaccurate lol

[@AJ0223]

Fast forward to the latest season and they're tryin to do all the things that define GOT lol stupid

[@omar_elattar.6500]

Ironside Bear 5a was great for the most part and 5b I loved.

[@nauniwhitewave-runningmout4526]

best show ever..all actors are awesome..... hail king Ragnar for ever!

[@operatorbutt4265]

nauni lothbrok hail king ecburt forever

[@TechNizzle88]

Skol!

[@LousySob]

Roache was the acting highlight playing Ecbert. Damn I loved that character.

[@outtamilk]

The scenes between Linus & Travis in S4 Ep14 are just awesome, beautifully acted & very moving. I can't remember ever being so transfixed by the TV! They should both be really proud of the work they've done on this show. Will follow both their careers with interest....

[@pritamlaskar7265]

Linus Roache played Ecbert like no one else and his performance, especially with Ragnar, will go down as among the best scenes in history of cinematic arts.

[@Ziadibrahim1985]

Ragnar is the main protagonist and everything but goddman ...King Ecbert kicks some SERIOUS ass ...he's my fav. character since his first appearance

[@007DeanBond]

Finally a good interview with interesting questions.

[@JoshPheller]

Yea most interviews I see him in the interviewer always interrupts them or tries to keep themselves inthe spotlight but this one did a very good job of keeping the focus on the two being interviewed with interesting and original questions.

[@Squidgirl15]

Travis seems more interested in answering questions in this interview compared to others!

[@Damdinghy]

This week's episode - the scenes between Fimmel and Roache were so good. I was absolutely transfixed to the screen, amazed at how they brought out the depth of that material, what binds them, and what the future holds. Award worthy!!!

[@WackoooTV]

Damdinghy ill be honest I was tearing up when Ragnar meets Alfred

[@patrickbrennan1317]

Damdinghy their discussions were memorable

[@Sultaanash]

"How will the little piggies grunt, when they hear how the old boar suffered."

[@patrickbrennan1317]

dank4 meme best quote

[@subutaynoyan5372]

'It is certainly not the toughest job in the world'. Good point.

[@Maridu01]

Excellent interview. Interviewer allowed them to speak and had interesting questions with a flow. First interview where Travis seems comfortable. I don't blame him. All interviewers get so worked up looking at him they make him squirm. This interviewer kept his cool even if he wanted to drop trou for Travis. Who wouldn't?... long live Vikings!

[@MatchesMalone1183]

The second half to the season has started very strongly, long may it continue. Travis is a very rare non-bullshitter as well, so if he says they're some of the best episodes yet I believe him.

[@jessahoward8237]

Every single interview giving props to the Irish crew. What a class act and a nice guy.

[@lawrenceakuffojnr.3127]

He’s such a a people person i feel

[@charlesbaldo]

I am always amazed when I see an actor like Linus speaking his native accent after seeing him with a American accent for years

[@outerentity]

Linus Roache is a phenomenal actor

[@ashay8833]

The final conversation between Ragnar and Ecbert is probably my favourite scenes in the whole series. I love all of their interactions. Brilliant actors❤

[@planktonau]

These two actors are great ... but I'd like to give props to the interviewer. He's very perceptive and obviously knows what he is talking about. He's not just a muppet reading questions off a teleprompter.

[@adhemaripina8872]

Love how Travis keeps talking about Ragnar in first person like he keeps being... Its amazing how he´s on the character

[@Christopher.Mathew]

my two favorite characters

[@fleabagmomma1902]

Glad Ricky handled this interview with Travis and Linus. My favorite actors of my fav show.

[@tcherkess9695]

If Ragnar and Ekbert lived in 2019 this exactly how i imagine them being like..

[@1999tenorio]

if I had to choose between watching the back half of this season or the first 5 episodes of next season of GOT I would choose Vikings

[@anthonym8051]

anthony tenorio agree

[@1999tenorio]

***** wow sounds awesome. I miss Ragnar for sure, but have never been so excited to see what comes next.

[@plushdogg124]

Since Game of Thrones ran out of source material, Vikings has been the best show on TV.

[@Th1sUsernameIsNotTaken]

Daryl, I'd agree if they were still going off of Martin's writing with deviations here and there like they were doing. While the script was fine in the last season, you could tell they were making things up outside of major plot points and it just fell off. Knowing or not, I'd prefer Vikings considering how well done they are doing it.

[@Yup71719]

It was, but season 4 was terrible.

[@AJ-ey7gc]

Linus played Bruce Wayne's father in "Batman Begins"

[@eliasmiranda2358]

I love how they knew that final scene between Ragnar an Ecbert talking.drunk was one of the.best.things ever in tv

[@amberblack1530]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen. No stupid tabloid questions. The interviewer actually listened. Questions were perfect! Travis seemed so at ease and he is normally so awkward but this time I feel like he actually answered a lot of the questions.

[@Memeophobe]

Linus Roache,the son of actor Bill Roache (Ken Barlow in Coronation Street for UK viewers!) is INCREDIBLE in Vikings-he is an amazing actor.After seeing him in Vikings,I realised that he was in The Chronicles of Riddick-as a Necromonger,one of the main characters.Totally blown away by Vikings ,and the actors,finished watching all seasons now watching again,and desperate to see season 5.

[@Dirrtyvictory]

I knew I recognized his face & voice.

[@TinaMUFC10]

Two of the greatest characters of all time. Love Ragnar and King Ecbert

[@crazypolite]

Ecbert is the most interesting character on the show.. what an actor he is. By all means Ragnar is great too, but Ecbert is like next level

[@Merberry08]

This is a great interview with them, probably one of the best I've seen this interviewer is excellent, oh and of course the show is phenomenal with astounding actors!

[@kingsleysaxon9710]

Both actors bring wonderful and believable characters to the screen. I love the all the major characters, mostly a top class production.

[@GabrielaZapataMusic]

Both these actors were really good in the show and made all their scenes very interesting

[@RGInquisitor]

I'm betting that Ragnar planned his death on purpose so that his sons would invade and 'revenge' the settlement.

[@fudgee92]

RGInquisitor correct and if you had previous knowledge of Ragnar Lodbrok Viking Saga in real history you'd have a pretty good idea on those intentions! 👌🏻

[@MosiahWhite]

lmao thats exactly what happened

[@Randomized_tv]

But why didn't he do it himself? He had the power and men to comeback and fight

[@youniverse5512]

@@Randomized_tv did u watch the show?

[@CZMuzic2714]

Totally addicted.

[@saramar.4422]

Now, this is what I call a good interview !!

[@njpasik666]

Travis- I love your mind!

[@garyteasing]

Linus Roache is amazing!!

[@TotallyNoCat]

Easily the 2 greatest actors on the show.

[@Beatlestoner1234]

That conversation was the best scene out of all the episodes. I absolutely 💘 both of u. Grest actors.

[@Snshine257]

Great interview, great actors. Couldn't have done the scenes any better. Great play off each other, very natural. Nice work! Thanks for the entertainment! Interviewer did nice job too,

[@metalrokjewellery]

I’m here after seeing this scene they’re talking about. It was soooo amazing and powerful.

[@mononoke721]

The fact that these two characters/actors (SPOILERS) are no longer a part of the show has really impacted my own personal enjoyment of it, because both of them were by far the best actors on the show and the most interesting characters to watch as well. Floki and Lagertha are the next two best characters/actors, but their own personal stories are just not as compelling, or at least, they haven't been made compelling enough in S5 so far despite the potential being there. As for the sons of Ragnar, none of them has as much depth and complexity as Ragnar did, even from just Season 1, and that's a bit of a problem frankly. Ivar could be more interesting than he is if he wasn't so single-minded all the time and Bjorn likewise. I guess there is just no replacing Travis Fimmel or Linus Roache.

[@lexsilencer9365]

U forgot about Athelstan :) as top 3

[@trademark23]

Great amazing actors, they compliment each other very well together...

[@jennigee51]

They certainly did pull off that long conversation! It's a fantastic programme, I will be sorry when it finally ends.

[@007DeanBond]

Pulling off an hour long conversation with two people was tough but here they do it again in real life. Just as good as the show

[@TraciMann]

I love Travis Love love love

[@c.faulkner8579]

Great interview with pertinent questions. Excellent job from the moderator.

[@ritaheilig3575]

Agree, good interview. Some of the videos of interviews with Travis are just awful. Had to stop watching one as it was so embarrassingly bad and he looked so uncomfortable. He always seems to look absolutely exhausted and uncomfortable in most of his interviews. He obviously feels more comfortable with Linus there.

[@MeryR]

I didn't recognize king Ecbert until I heard his voice!

[@ecoguardians]

i love travis . he's got such stoney eyes !

[@yvonnevalentine16]

I wish they'd bring the show back. AMAZING work to all the men and women who worked on this 👏 show.

[@gheorghemihnea8126]

I can't recognize King Ecbert without the beard

[@elliemccarthy3487]

What a incredible show , when they said the crew were so strong , it comes across on screen

[@HyggeAndBookish]

Ragnar and Ecbert are two different characters. One of the few things they have in common is their affection for Athelstan 💙

[@aponcapone]

Good interviewer and interview....good questions and answers. Good job.

[@jussarasoaresadm]

A melhor série de todas as galaxias! Sinto falta de Ragnar.. permaneço de luto!

[@shookone568]

Fimmel is such a great actor. Because this guy and Ragnar are so fucking different it’s unbelievable!

[@kaylajamesharris9466]

He is a great actor Travis looks like the actor who plays Jax on sons of anarchy. I love both shows.

[@elena79rus]

My thoughts exactly. I like both shows too.

[@tinkerbellfairylove]

I alway confuse those two guys, for a long time I thought they were the same person 🤦‍♀️😄

[@seramalili]

I love Travis! and George and everyone!

[@StarryDreamer28]

everyone knows Travis from Vikings, but I grew up seeing him in Tarzan and The Beast and Baytown Outlaws. he's so expressive and pulls you in

[@slide4180]

Got to give props to yet another Brit for his American accent. I only know Roache from L&O but I never would have guessed he is English.

[@samruttenburg7235]

Linus Roach made this series for me, superb actor and perfect role!

[@sarahleach9997]

Great interview💖💖💖💖💖

[@brinalea7778]

vikings is the best show ever

[@4HauntingMelody]

Nah

[@lunarnodes728]

My two favorite characters. . . Right here 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@fatimazahra-sh4ip]

I hope they make a serie about King Ecbert with the same actor

[@gracjanlekston134]

Two of the greatest characters

[@lucianaporphirio4595]

Travis ..... my king Ragnar! I love so much!!!!!

[@neoplasmax]

I have trouble deciding who is a best actor in this show because I think the show or the people behind the scenes do a very good job at bringing out the best of everyone.. And as they said in this interview, the actors have a big part in the creative process and Michael has been welcoming it and writing things in.. To me, that makes it so much better than having a team of writers that don't react with any of he actors but just amongst each other giving it that much more depth in the parts portrayed.. But heck, Floki used to be my fav, Bjorn does very well, but right now, I'm putting my sights on Ivar because he's really bringing a new story with a lot of complications and the role seems to be fairly tough to have to portray the various feelings which most are dynamic in context to the last scene he would do.. I have to say Ivar is my fav as of this day and he has a lot of scenes with Ragnar which I'm sure helps him a bunch in his portrayal of the most cruel Viking known to exist..

[@jordanmarkis]

It looks like you've really given this some thought

[@johnmohamed5005]

Such a simple down to earth guy Travis fimmel great actor great king 🤴 Ragnar lothbrok!!

[@Jikan04]

I've just watched this particular episode a couple of days ago, where Ragnar and the king meet. Brilliant episode, writing and acting. Probably my favourite episode in the whole series.

[@ChrisDorgan]

yea that couch scene is brilliant!

[@jenshathaway3433]

Vikings is a great show. Lagartha is so hot. Katheryn winnick is so gorgeous

[@Korica]

There are more important things to talk about then whether or not Kathryn Winnick is physically attractive.

[@stingydutchman]

you're wrong

[@HgRoller]

If you're going to complement her at least spell her fucking name right. It's Lagertha dumbass.

[@AJ0223]

@@Korica like what lmao how her character is a garbage human, a poor plot device, and a mouthpiece for feminist propaganda??? Fuck outta here

[@patrickbrennan1317]

jens hathaway she doesn't have to try too hard either

[@dlppl3407]

Roache was ESPECTACULAR

[@Cyberhero.]

Linus Roache is so Charming with that hair and beard in vikings! How can he cut all these?

[@alexandraelliott5201]

I bet Ragnar is in flash backs, maybe we will even see Valhalla or memories of others with Ragnar that we hadn't seen before than will tie into the story line. Either way I think the new season second half is beautiful and poetic and amazing!

[@Levimester]

Travis is the actor counterpart of Kimi Räikönnen. :D

[@headsprunggg]

the ultimate show!!!

[@lorena9021074]

Now ,they are both goners, one, dead to a pit of vipers the other.. to a pit of blood and suicide..Great job wiping out the best characters in the series.

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Fantastic interview. Great questions, awesome responses. I'm really glad I clicked on this.

[@AllieMoonSailor]

They had the most amazing conversations together in all his angels. Ragnar is one of the best characters of all time, king ecbert is great too.

[@jaguarclub2679]

Ecbert my favourite character of vikings

[@boohoo2948]

linus is sooooo suave

[@Bess1201]

Love this show so much! Lagertha is theee paragon for every woman and girl, strong and beautiful.

[@mikegivesnofuckss1732]

Did travis really just say that he doesn't like his acting? Dude he's one of the best actors i've seen

[@ritaheilig3575]

Just discovered The Vikings on Amazon. Great show. Love Ragnar and Lagertha, was disappointed when they broke up. She is one heck of a woman and totally different from all the other women on the show. Never seen Travis in any other show but he is a tremendous actor who can say so much in just a flick of his blue eyes!!

[@brendarobinson2154]

I didn't realize until recently that Travis played the sidekick of Patrick Swayze in his last acting gig before he passed away. It was a cop TV series called The Beast. Just one season and Swayze was having chemo treatments and was very skinny. After Swayze passed the network cancelled the 2nd season. I recall seeing some of the episodes and it was an interesting series. I have ordered the 3 disk complete 1st season from Amazon. Looking forward to watching it.

[@Isaak9901]

King ecbert looks so different here he, i love him in vikings.... Yum

[@lilmisssunshine7ful]

What a great interview! Great questions!

[@PatchedThePipe]

Linus is the double of his dad.. Ken Barlow from Coronation Street

[@the_Dark_Knight_12]

Props to the host

[@Flendomo]

Travis always looks tired, man.

[@gabifromhell]

Flendomo he is always stoned!

[@sunnymader16]

gabifromhell LOL You don't know that! :) I really don't think it's that at all. I just think he is very shy and that shows in how he expresses himself.

[@jordanmarkis]

I vote the first comment ^^ He's just ripped

[@user-gr1vx7qu3r]

+Daryl Dixon 😂😂😂😂

[@xeniakrakovska3781]

Travis looks tired all the time bcs he's so stoned all dtime ;)

[@opufy]

Wow 5 years ago. I’m so behind lol started this month