Viking's Athelstan might not make it through season 3.

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The monk-turned-warrior will defiantly be with Ragnar and Co. at the start of season 3, but he may disappear around midseason. The cast of Vikings is still busy filming in Ireland, but Athelstan actor George Blagden is currently in Paris working on Jalil Lespert's Versailles.

Blagden snagged the role of Louis XIV in the 10-part miniseries, and his Sun King commitment may result in his Vikings death. Could he be the character that the cast said was disposed of just before their trip to the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con? Or will his character just become removed from the main storyline towards the end of the season?

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After a tumultuous second season and near crucifixion in England, Athelstan will need to undergo quite a bit of psychological during Vikings season 3. Hopefully series creator Michael Hirst can find a way for Blagen to stay in the story.

"Athelstan is one of those characters who has an effect on everyone else. For Rollo, it was anger. For Floki, it was maybe jealousy. And for Ragnar, it was curiosity," Blagden explained to Spoiler TV. "The fact that we see Ragnar even considering to engage with the worship of a foreign god at the end of Season 2 is really powerful, and ultimately that was Athelstan's influence. I can't wait to see where Michael takes Ragnar with this this season."

Find out more when Vikings returns to the History Channel in 2015. Click the video below to see a preview of season 3.

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