

Since then, he’s featured in a string of films and TV series, most notably playing Cato, the male tribute from District 2 in The Hunger Games – a role which scored him an MTV Movie Award for best fight and a Teen Choice Award for best villain. Ludiwg’s acting career began at the tender age of nine, when he appeared in a TV commercial for a Harry Potter toy. “I’M ATTRACTED TO THAT WARRIOR QUALITY WITHIN PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY NEVER WANT TO BREAK UNDER PRESSURE AND ALWAYS GO THAT EXTRA MILE.” It’s not surprising that he has referred to his involvement with Vikings as the “best choice ever made”. The show’s massive success has catapulted Ludwig into superstardom, opening up new doors of opportunity and making his face recognisable across the globe.


But, of course, the 27-year-old actor is best known for his performance as Björn Ironside in the hugely successful History Channel series Vikings, which is now in its sixth and final season. In Bad Boys For Life, Ludwig plays a member of a modern, highly specialised police unit that collides with the old-school Bad Boys. But while the film reunites top stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for plenty of shoot-em-up action and witty banter, it also features another face that many would recognise – Alexander Ludwig. This summer, the biggest action film to watch will be Bad Boys For Life – the third instalment in the Bad Boys film franchise. PROFILE The 27 year old actor’s physique makes him perfect for action star roles BY AL TURNER
