A state of amazement and celebration swept through social media in Saudi Arabia after the appearance of global star Travis Fimmel, famous as "Ragnar Lothbrok" in the series "Vikings", in the city of Hail during a special hosting, in a scene combining Saudi authenticity and Hollywood glamour, drawing attention to the quiet desert city.
The photos and video clips of Travis received widespread interaction, as the audience circulated scenes documenting the moment of his presence in the desert of Hail, wearing the Saudi attire, sitting in a tent, eating Saudi food, and performing traditional dances.
A collection of gifts was also presented to him including a gold-plated sword bearing his name and a "Bisht" cloak, which ignited great curiosity about the reason and nature of the visit.
One of the Saudi followers commented on his presence in the kingdom, saying: "Travis Fimmel seems happy in the atmosphere of Hail," while another said: "Travis Fimmel in Hail and in the Saudi attire, God willing, we have succeeded in conveying our Saudi identity to him in the desired manner".
Great Credibility
Travis holds a huge fanbase thanks to his iconic performance as "Ragnar Lothbrok" in the "Viking" series that aired from 2013 to2017, where the role was the biggest turning point in his career.
He was described by USA Today as having a "compelling and influential" performance, while the "Huffington Post" considered it the real breakthrough for the Australian star aged 46 years.
In addition to Vikings, Fimmel has played notable roles in major works like the science fiction series "Raised by Wolves" on HBO network, and the series "Dune: Prophecy" where he portrays the character Desmond Hart.
