Vikings star Travis Fimmel and History are collaborating on a new scripted anthology series. The network says Fimmel, who recently finished up his run as Ragnar Lothbrok on the popular dramatic series Vikings, will be developing the series and has already written the first episode. Fimmel will also executive produce and star as Wyatt Earp, according to the announcement.
The still untitled anthology series will focus on “the true story of Wyatt Earp, from his days in the violent Dodge City and his complex relationships with Doc Holliday and Bat Masterson, to the real story of what happened during the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral.” Moving forward, the series will tell the stories of “iconic sinners and anti-heroes throughout history.”
The project is set up with A+E Studios, Atlas Entertainment, and Imperative Entertainment. Charles Roven and Alex Gartner are on board as executive producers.
“I’ve always been fascinated with what motivates people’s transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy,” said Fimmel. “I wanted to re-examine stories people think they know without the rose-colored glasses of Hollywood and let the audience decide for themselves if people like Wyatt Earp were sinners or victims of life circumstances. When it came time to bring this project together I knew HISTORY, A+E Studios, Atlas and Imperative would be great partners.”
“Travis is a remarkable actor and we’re honored to continue our relationship with him after his recent magnetic performance on Vikings,” stated Arturo Interian, Senior Vice President, Scripted Programming, HISTORY. “Just as Travis brought a completely fresh and unexpected approach to his character Ragnar Lothbrok, this would be an unconventional portrayal of Earp like you’ve never seen. We intend to capture the violent spirit of the great Sergio Leone films through telling the true story of criminal turned lawman.”
