Ed Sheeran lands acting role

Singer Ed Sheeran has landed a recurring role in a new TV show "The Bastard Executioner".

The Grammy nominee will take on the part of Sir Cormac, an ambitious and deadly protege of a high-ranking church elder in "The Bastard Executioner", reports hollywoodreporter.com.

The new drama has been created by Kurt Sutter.

It is being billed as a blood-soaked medieval epic that tells the story of a 14th century warrior whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of a journeyman executioner.

It will also star Stephen Moyer and Katey Sagal.