We are 3 episodes (in 2 weeks) in to The Bastard Executioner, Kurt Sutter‘s highly anticipated next project after his highly acclaimed Sons of Anarchy, and if you’ve been watching… week 1 and week 2 have been worth the wait. This 14th century period piece follows Wilkin Brattle, a former soldier weary of the fight, forced to play an executioner while lying in wait for vengeance. Modern day actors aren’t just born swordfighting, British-accented, horseriding masters, they need serious training to make their work look authentic. How do they do that?

Check out the video below.

Liam Robinson (voice coach), Camilla Naprous (Horse Master), Lee Sheward (Stunt Coordinator), explain their jobs, with some insight from Lee Jones, who plays Brattle. Plus you get to see how some scenes play out before the effects are added.

Enjoy!

The Bastard Executioner airs Tuesday nights at 10pm ET on FX.

FX’s synopsis:

The Bastard Executioner is a blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny.

Guided by Annora, a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love, Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.

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The Bastard Executioner – Inside TBX: Training The Cast

Accents. Horse training. Sword play. Stunts. See how The Bastard Executioner crew helps the cast get medieval.

[Source: FX TV]