Hes in the interior of Norway, over a winter.
Vikingsusually shoots in Ireland, but Hirst wanted Bjorns journey to feel extra visceral.
We sent Alexander to Canada, in the winter.
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We made him jump into an ice hole in the lake.
Which, Hirst hastens to add, he was delighted by.
Filming BjornsRevenantmoment actually required two different bear actors trading off scenes.
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(Think the Olsen Twins, but bears.)
Theyve got a very good union, I guess, laughs Hirst.
When they rear up, theyre like nine feet tall.
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Alexanders about 65, and they made him look small!
Although Bjorn will run afoul of the wildlife, Hirst teases that Bjorn may have even bigger problems.
There are other forces that turn out to be plotting against him there.
Well find out what or who those forces are whenVikingsreturns on Feb. 18 on History.
For now, check out exclusive photos of Bjorn fighting a bear.
