As soon as Kurt Sutter wrapped up the FX biker drama series, "Sons of Anarchy", he began working on "The Bastard Executioner", a fictional period drama series set during the Welsh rebellion. The filming for the show began in Wales on 9 March; and as of Thursday, 23 April, the production of the pilot episode for the show has been completed.
Sutter thanked his production team and cast for their cooperation during the shoot. He wrote on Instagram , "We have wrapped. Thank you to my extraordinary production team and my brilliant cast. I measure my creative experiences by surprises. If the good outweigh the bad, I'm satisfied. But if the good make you forget the bad, I'm fulfilled."
"The Bastard Executioner" depicts the story of a warrior knight who is suffering from PTSD after taking part in many wars. Although he vows to never raise a weapon to hurt another human, violence finds its way back to him when he is forced to pick the executioner's sword.
Although the lead character of Wilkin Brattle is played by a relatively unfamiliar Australian actor Lee Jones, many familiar faces like Stephen Moyer and Brían F. O'Byrne will be seen in the medieval drama. Moreover, Katey Sagal - who played Gemma Morrow - and Timothy V Murphy - who played in Galen in "Sons of Anarchy" - will also be seen in "The Bastard Executioner".
Here is the complete list of cast members and characters that will appear in the new FX series "The Bastard Executioner":
Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones)
Brattle, the protagonist of the story, used to be a warrior knight in the army of King Edward I. He is described as tall, dark, and imposing man who is emotionally deep and spiritually tortured.
Jessamy Maddox (Sarah Sweeny)
Jessamy is Wilkin's wife. The hardships and troubles in her life has made her tough.
Baron Ventris (Brían F. O'Byrne)
Other than the fact the he is a central character in the series, there is not a lot of official information about Ventris. It is a crucial character because when O'Byrne was hired, Sutter had ecstatically announced it on Instagram as: "I'm happy to announce that we have found our Baron Ventris. The fantastic @ObyrneBrian."
Milus Corbett (Stephen Moyer)
Moyer, who is a seasoned fake blood spiller (from his "True Blood" days), will be seen as the street-smart and noble-savvy Corbett. He serves as the Chamberlain, Chancellor, and Justicia for Baron Ventris.
Baroness Lowry "Love" Aberffraw Ventris (Flora Spencer-Longhurst)
The cunning and beautiful wife of Baron Ventris, Love, hails from a wealthy Welsh family.
Isabel Kiffin (Sarah White)
The tall, slight, awkward, and innocent Kiffin is a hand-maiden to Lady Love. She is also her trusted confidant.
Annora of the Alders (Katey Sagal)
Sagal, who played the powerful matriarch in "Sons of Anarchy", will appear as a mystic who offers predictions, cures, and potions.
The Dark Mute (Kurt Sutter)
Sutter will join his wife Sagal's character Annora as her mate and guardian. The Dark Mute rarely speaks and no one has ever seen his face.
Sam Spruell (Toran Prichard)
Best friend of protagonist Wilkin, who once used to be a fierce and tenacious archer under Madog Llywelyn during the last major Welsh rebellion.
Ash y Goedwig (Darren Evans)
The orphan friend of Wilkin, Ash is known as Ash "of the woods". He is described as wiry and smart.
Berber the Moor (Danny Sapani)
The "large, educated" farmer, Berber, is a converted Muslim and a friend of Wilkin.
Father Ruskin (Timothy V Murphy)
Ruskin, a former soldier who has a habit of bottling up emotions, had left the army for the seminary. He is described as "brawny and gently".
Gruffudd y Blaidd (Matthew Rhys)
The Welsh actor who is best known for his role in the FX series, "The Americans", will play a smart and fearless figure, nick-named "The Wolf".
