Proof-of-Concept Trailer Cast
Liam Hatch
Beobrand
Liam Hatch is based in Wales.
He has worked on several productions on TV and the stage, working with many talented actors. He has also been lucky enough to perform on London’s West End.
A big fan of the genre, when asked to audition for the part of Beobrand, Liam couldn't say no. Of the series, he says, “the books are incredible and now to bring them to the screen, it’s the next big thing!”.
Liam is also a qualified personal trainer, which really helped him with the physicality of the role.
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Christopher Hampson
Scand
Chris Hampson has appeared in several film, television and theatre productions over the last twenty years. Most recently he worked on season 2 for Sky’s hit comedy show “Brassic” and was also the main protagonist for two of Tornado’s feature films, “The Lost Viking” and “Loki’s Game”. Chris has also appeared in TV shows like HTV’s “Nuts & Bolts” and BBC’s “Casualty” to name just a few. Chris studied theatre at Rose Bruford College and since then has played in a variety of productions such as “Hamlet”, “A Midsummers Nights’ Dream”, “The Crucible”, “West”, “The Garden of Llangoed” and “The Complete Works of Shakespeare”. Although a native of Cardiff, Chris now lives in the Midlands teaching kids to sword fight as Warwick Castle’s residential Knight as well as coaching under seven rugby on the weekends. Chris is really excited to be part of this production and would like to hope the whole of the Bernicia Chronicles comes to pass!
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Adam Hassan
Bassus
Adam Hassan has been a professional wrestler for several years and is a former three time Welsh wrestling heavyweight champion, as well as a champion bodybuilder. He has also been involved in several features, including “Instant Death”, “The Lost Viking” and “Excalibur Rising”, performing as both actor and stuntman. Along with acting, wrestling and bodybuilding, Adam has a background in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and fitness modelling.
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Christopher Maxwell
Acennan
Christopher graduated from The Academy of Live & Recorded Arts in Wigan (ALRA North) in 2016. With a background in theatre, Christopher has been performing around Cardiff since 2017. In 2019, Christopher joined Cardiff-based company 'Dramatic Moose Productions' and is also a member of interactive improvised theatre company 'Dewis - Theatre of Choice'. Christopher also has credits in comedy web series 'Sketchy AF' and Drama Anthology web series 'Strange Tales' from Cardiff-based production company 'Watchers Productions'.
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Cat Williams
Sunniva
Cat is a Dublin based actor, originally hailing from Co.Donegal in the North West of Ireland. After completing three years training at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, where she received a 1st class honours in (BA) in Drama Performance, she has been working on screen and stage in Ireland and the UK.
With a history of musical theatre, Cat has leaped into roles such as Eponine in ‘Les Miserables’ (Millenium Forum, Co. Derry), and more recently Depris in ‘A Little Heart’ (Smock Alley Theatre). Continuing with her love for theatre, she has appeared on some of Ireland’s favourite stages including, The Peacock Theatre, Smock Ally Theatre and The New Theatre with productions such as ‘Half Promised Land’ (2018), ‘The Patient Gloria’ (2019) and ‘Animals’ (2020).
Cat’s film credits include Niamh in ‘The Midnight Court and Other Aislings - Short Film’, Girl in ‘Obey’ (Music video) and Nepehele in ‘The Wanting’ (Short Film).
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Aaron May
Coenred
Aaron is a Welsh actor based in Bristol. He recently graduated after Studying BA Acting at Bath Spa School of Music and Performing Arts. Aaron has just wrapped on ‘Arthur and Merlin: Knights of Camelot’, where he played Alexander. Further screen credits include Young John in ‘The Watcher in the Woods’ and Charlie in ‘Broadchurch’.
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Simon Dwyer
Hengist
Simon Dwyer has done acting, action and stunts on shows such as Jack Ryan, Hannah, The Irregulars, Giri Haji, The Spanish Princess and many more. He is a martial artist, rock climber and skydiver who is also training to be a stunt man and actor.
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Bethan Harvey
Hessa
Bethan originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Ballet School and then went on to train in acting at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Her acting credits include; for TV; POBOL Y CWM (BBC Wales) and GWAITH/ CARTREF (Fiction Factory); for theatre, CLENCH (Greenwich Theatre), HER (Theatre 503) and FIRE ISLAND (Charing Cross Theatre). Bethan is thrilled to be bringing the role of HESSA to the screen and for being part of such an exciting and unique project as The Serpent Sword.
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Lloyd Bowen
Breca
A trainee stuntman and actor with a background in martial arts and freerunning, Lloyd grew up in Cardiff and took up martial arts initially when he was 9-years-old to build confidence. When he was 14, he started practicing parkour/freerunning alongside training as a sprinter. At the age of 19, he took up his main martial art, Ninjutsu, which gave him a chance to practice with a range of weapons as well as unarmed combat. He has since taken up HEMA, with a focus on Italian longsword, which has fine-tuned his abilities with bladed weapons. He has a passion and respect for film and the performing arts, and is building up his experience as an actor as well as being 'that guy who can hit the deck'.
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Coco Roja Huffinley
Eanflæd
Coco has been singing and dancing and acting in UK and international theatre and stage productions since the age of 4.
She has appeared in productions such as the lead role of ANNIE at the Auditorio lnfantaleonor Theatre, Tenerife de Santa Cruz, and amateur productions of Grease and Ghost the musical.
Coco is also a seasoned performer at the Spanish Rotary Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel, Spain.
Coco is currently enjoying her varied acting and performing roles in the film and theatre industry. She is especially excited to appear in the trailer of The Serpent Sword.
Callum Davies
Tondberct
Callum Davies started acting only two years ago and has already been able to work with some amazing people and on some great projects. He has worked in various theatre productions including Alice in Wonderland, Moby Dick, T’is Pity She’s a Whore. His TV credits include the BBC Short film The Graduation, Murder By The Sea, The Real Prime Suspect, and Voice Of A Killer on CBS Reality.