Episode 246: Rise of the Raven’s cast tell us about bringing bloody history to life

Premiering at TIFF '25, RISE OF THE RAVEN tells the story of Janos Hunyadi (Gellert L. Kadar), a young villager from Transylvania in the 15th Century. Living at a time of violence and brute strength, Hunyadi grew in stature to become one of the most feared commanders in the Kingdom of Hungary. Ferociously defending his country, Hunyadi fought against the Ottoman incursions until the climactic Battle of Belgrade in 1456. Here, his resilience is tested in an encounter that would shape Hungarian history forever. In this 1on1, we speak to the cast and producer of the epic series as they tell us about bringing history to life and elevating strong women.

Rise of the Raven premieres on CBC Gem on Friday, September 19th, 2025.