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To celebrate our Winter TV Preview, EW is bringing fans 25 Scoops in 25 Days.
The battle has just begun onVikings.
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The penultimate episode of the fourth season ended Wednesday night with a mid-battle cliffhanger.
In next weeks finale, the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok will have their reckoning with the army of Wessex.
The actor will appear in the finale, which sets the stage for his large role in season 5.
I was looking at the history books, and I came across these warrior bishops, he tells EW.
Dont let their priestly status fool you, either.
One figure jumped out at him in particular: a warrior bishop named Heahmund.
His whole life is about deeply passionate commitments.
Johnny is just perfect for this crazed, religiously obsessed guy, who is also a sinner.
Hes a passionate guy, drawn towards women.
He sins, and then when he sins, he punishes himself.
EW is excited to share the exclusive image of Rhys Meyers above.
He will appear in theVikingsfinale next Wednesday at 9 p.m. on History.
Season 5 ofVikingswill debut later this year.
