Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will be releasing the historical viking epic The Northman on Digital on June 6, and on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and DVD June 7, 2022. The film is written and directed by Robert Eggers, and stars Alexander Skarsgård (Godzilla vs. Kong), Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies), Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen’s Gambit), Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man), Ethan Hawke (Training Day), Claes Bang and Björk (Dancer In The Dark). This new release comes with with exclusive never-before-seen bonus features including nine deleted and extended scenes and exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes. Get the details below!
Synopsis: Young Prince Amleth is on the cusp of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Fleeing his island kingdom by boat, the child vows revenge. Two decades later, Amleth is a Viking berserker raiding Slavic villages, where a seeress reminds him of his vow: avenge his father, save his mother, kill his uncle. Traveling on a slave ship to Iceland, Amleth infiltrates his uncle’s farm with the help of Olga, an enslaved Slavic woman — and sets out to honor his vow.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES on DIGITAL*, 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD:
- DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
- AN AGELESS EPIC – An in-depth look at how filmmakers, cast, and crew immersed themselves in Norse history and mythology in an effort to make THE NORTHMAN the most accurate Viking epic ever filmed.
- THE FACES OF VIKINGS – The cast of THE NORTHMAN, alongside director Robert Eggers, discuss the depth of the characters and their experiences working together.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR ROBERT EGGERS
EXCLUSIVE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BONUS FEATURES ON DIGITAL*, 4K UHD, and BLU-RAY™:
- AMLETH’S JOURNEY TO MANHOOD –Aurvandil’s initiation of Amleth into manhood is one of the most pivotal points on his journey. Take a deeper look at how filmmakers and cast crafted this mysterious ritual.
- SHOOTING THE RAID – Go behind-the-scenes of the raid and learn how different departments worked together to pull off this intricate sequence.
- KNATTLEIKR GAME – Learn all about this little-known game, how the scene was filmed, and why it’s an essential moment for Amleth.
- A NORSE LANDSCAPE –We explore the spectacular shooting locations of THE NORTHMAN and discuss how filmmakers were able to overcome the unique challenges of shooting the film in Northern Ireland.
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