By The Huffington Post News Editors

You might not be familiar with the name Travis Fimmel yet, but after the debut of History Channel’s “Vikings” (Sunday, March 3 at 10 p.m. EST), you’ll probably have a lot to say about the blue-eyed Australian, who first gained attention for his six-figure modeling deal (and accompanying underwear campaigns) with Calvin Klein in the early aughts.

Fimmel parlayed billboard notoriety into a number of short-lived TV and independent movie roles, playing the titular character in The WB’s “Tarzan” in 2003, and starring alongside Patrick Swayze in A&E’s “The Beast” in 2009. It’s History’s “Vikings” that should provide Fimmel’s breakout role, however.

Created by Michael Hirst, “Vikings” is the latest in a long line of lavish historical adaptations from the writer-producer, whose credits include the Oscar-winning film “Elizabeth” and the decadent Showtime series “The Tudors.” “Vikings” has similarly striking production values, shot amid lush greenery in the wilds of Ireland, replete with misty hills and expansive lakes to add a mythic atmosphere befitting a culture that worshipped gods who controlled the elements, like Odin and Thor.

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