Tom Taylor in 'The Last Kingdom': All on his character

Since “House of the Dragon” began airing its second season on June 16, its already well-renowned cast has been propelled to even greater fame. Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, and Olivia Cooke, who were already famous, are now worldwide stars.

For the newcomers, previously lesser-known faces are suddenly recognized by every “Game of Thrones” fan. This is the case for Tom Taylor, who plays Cregan Stark in the new season and has definitely caught the attention of many.

As the episodes air weekly and fans can’t get enough of him, there’s been a surge of interest in his previous work, especially in the acclaimed historical drama “TheLast Kingdom.” Here, learn about his role in this production.

The role of Tom Taylor in ‘The Last Kingdom’

“The Last Kingdom” is a British series with five seasons and 45 episodes that began airing in 2015 and concluded in 2022. It remains available on Netflix, and it was praised for its cast performances, cinematography, writing, and directing.

Tom Taylor in “The Last Kingdom”. (Source: IMDb)

The show is set in 9th-century England, a time when the territory was divided into seven kingdoms, many of which had fallen into the hands of Danish invaders. It follows Uhtred, an orphaned Saxon who is kidnapped by the Danes and raised as one of them. Eventually, he is forced to choose between the kingdom of his ancestors and the people to whom he is loyal.

Tom Taylor worked on the production when he was only 15 years old, portraying Young Uhtred. Sadly, he appears only in the first episode, which tells the tragic backstory of the protagonist.

However, fans of “House of the Dragon” still have something to look forward to in this title: Ewan Mitchell, who plays Prince Aemond Targaryen in “HOTD,” has a more prominent role in “The Last Kingdom,” appearing in most of the show from the sixth episode of Season 2 onward.