WWE star Adam "Edge" Copeland has joined the cast of Vikings: Season 5.

Adam Copeland as Dwight Hendrickson in Haven. Photo Credit Mike Tompkins/Syfy.

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According to Deadline , the actor will star as Ketill Flatnose in a recurring role for the upcoming season. The character is described as being "a fierce and brave warrior" who is appointed to be a leader among the Vikings as they journey to Iceland.In addition to his credits as a WWE superstar, Copeland appeared in the Syfy series Haven.Copeland isn't the only new face that will appear in Viking's fifth season, as Jonathan Rhys Meyers will be making his series debut during Season 5 as well.Before Vikings enters its fifth season, however, the second half of Season 4 will air this fall. For a sneak peek at Viking's midseason return, check out the new trailer below, as well as IGN's interview with the cast at Comic-Con

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