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Michael Hirst (born 21 September 1952) is an English screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his films Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), as well as the Emmy Award-winning television series The Tudors (2007-2010) and Vikings (2013-2020).
Jan 7, 2021 · Michael Hirst, the writer of every episode of Vikings, reveals why he decided to end the show after six seasons and how he planned the saga of Ragnar and his son. He also talks about his influences, his challenges, and the Netflix sequel series Vikings: Valhalla.
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Michael Hirst is a British writer and producer, known for Vikings, Elizabeth and The Tudors. He was born in 1952 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and has two children, Maude and Georgia Hirst.
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Dec 4, 2019 · 'Vikings' creator, writer, and executive producer Michael Hirst on inspiration, collaboration, and characters who develop lives of their own.
Mar 22, 2022 · The Tudors and Vikings creator talks about his upcoming Epix/MGM series, which follows the legendary outlaw from his Irish roots to the Lincoln County War. He praises lead Tom Blyth and describes the show as a "pre-Western" that is "more intimate, lean, lyrical and character-driven".
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Jan 27, 2021 · The creator of Vikings, Michael Hirst, talks about his research, writing, and vision for the epic saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his descendants. He reveals how he mixed historical facts and fictional characters, how he choreographed the fight scenes, and what to expect from the final episodes and the sequel series.
Billy the Kid: Created by Michael Hirst. With Tom Blyth, Daniel Webber, Sean Owen Roberts, Dakota Daulby. An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.
