Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s accent is surely one thing that has caught the attention of fans of The Last Kingdom. How his accent differs from everyone else is made clear during the narrations of The Last Kingdom, especially when he says his iconic line, “Destiny is all”.
So, what’s the story behind Uhtred’s accent? Why does Uhtred have a different accent in The Last Kingdom? Here's what we know.
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Uhtred’s Accent in The Last Kingdom, Explained
Uhtred of Bebbanburg (or Uhtred Ragnarsson) was born a Saxon, but raised by Danes.
Uhtred was born to a Saxon nobleman. He was later captured by the Danes and raised as one of their own. After Ragnar (the Dane who took him in) was killed, he journeys to avenge his death and reclaim his birthright at Bebbanburg.
Uhtred's different accent shows that he is neither pure Saxon nor Dane. The producers for the show wanted the character to speak differently from both the Saxons and the Danes to highlight the fact that he belongs to neither world.
Alexander Dreymon, the actor who plays Uhtred, told Vogue:
Dreymon also shared with Nordic Mythology Podcast:
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Where to Watch The Last Kingdom
The five seasons of The Last Kingdom are available to stream on Netflix. Seven Kings Must Die, the film that concludes the series is also available to stream on Netflix.
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