Actor Interviews

Danish actor Marco Ilsø discusses working on Viaplay’s biker gang drama ‘Bullshit’

Many might recognise Danish actor Marco Ilsø from his role as Hvitserk in Vikings. His other work includes Wildmen, which is a film we strongly recommend you seek out if you are a fan of the actor. But before doing that, make sure you strap yourself in to watch his portrayal of famous Danish biker… Continue reading Danish actor Marco Ilsø discusses working on Viaplay’s biker gang drama ‘Bullshit’

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Introducing Vic Carmen Sonne: Nordic rising star

Wherever you look when it comes to streamers in the UK, you’re bound to find a film or series starring the up-and-coming Danish star Vic Carmen Sonne. On the BFI Player you’ll find her earlier hits, 2018’s Holiday and last year’s incredible Godland. On Amazon Prime, you’ll find her in Winter Brothers and Neon Heart,… Continue reading Introducing Vic Carmen Sonne: Nordic rising star

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Bianca Delbravo: The Journey to Paradise Is Burning | Nordic Rising Star

Four years before Paradise is Burning began shooting, Bianca Delbravo was angry because her friend was late for a meeting with her. After she spoke to her on the phone, a man approached her to ask for her number. He was in the process of looking for a feisty teenager to cast in a new… Continue reading Bianca Delbravo: The Journey to Paradise Is Burning | Nordic Rising Star

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Alexandra Rapaport discusses Veronika, ghosts and surprising set tours

“When I have my day off, and I’m going out on my bike, people are laughing because there are so many visitors from Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany doing set tours and it’s like seeing Pippi Longstocking in her own house,” Alexandra Rapaport smiles as she chats to Nordic Watchlist from the set of The… Continue reading Alexandra Rapaport discusses Veronika, ghosts and surprising set tours

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Sidse Babett Knudsen talks about her role in new period comedy ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ – out now on Netflix

Sidse Babett Knudsen is perhaps one of Denmark’s most recognisable and versatile actors, especially since her iconic lead role in the BAFTA-winning television series Borgen. From ‘the castle’ of Danish parliament to a castle in the fantasy world of Babenhausen, Sidse’s latest role in the whimsical Netflix feature ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seducation’ is a little… Continue reading Sidse Babett Knudsen talks about her role in new period comedy ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ – out now on Netflix

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Netflix’s Ragnarok star Jonas Strand Gravli discusses the series’ final season

Jonas Strand Gravli has been one of many stand-out performances in the hugely popular Norwegian Netflix series Ragnarok. Alex from Nordic Watchlist spoke to the star about the new series, his character Laurits, and coming to terms with the end of the show. Perhaps it is worth warning everyone now that there might be spoilers… Continue reading Netflix’s Ragnarok star Jonas Strand Gravli discusses the series’ final season

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Kreeta Salminen stars in new series Enemy of the People on Walter Presents

Alex spoke to Finnish actress Kreeta Salminen, star of Walter Presents new series Enemy of the People. The series aired in the UK at the beginning of August and has already proved to be a hit. Nordic Watchlist: Let us start off by finding out more about the character you play in Enemy of the… Continue reading Kreeta Salminen stars in new series Enemy of the People on Walter Presents

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Star of Norwegian Netflix film ‘Narvik’, Kristine Hartgen enjoyed the adrenaline of shooting this war epic

Getting to work on Catch & Release (currently available on Viaplay UK) saw actress Kristine Hartgen return to her home of Tromso. Here, she would play the role of Erika Meyer whose father is mysteriously murdered in the opening scene of the series, setting off an investigation which reveals some pretty dark secrets. The series… Continue reading Star of Norwegian Netflix film ‘Narvik’, Kristine Hartgen enjoyed the adrenaline of shooting this war epic

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Danish actress Maria Erwolter discusses starring in Netflix’s 1899 and Copenhagen Cowboy

It’s five in the afternoon and it’s pitch black in Copenhagen when I start my call with Danish actress Maria Erwolter, and even though she looks snug in her hygge spot, she’s not a lover of winter: “Some people are okay with the dark here but I can’t stand it – give me the sunshine!”… Continue reading Danish actress Maria Erwolter discusses starring in Netflix’s 1899 and Copenhagen Cowboy

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Star of Icelandic series Black Sands, Aldís Amah Hamilton, on filming this thriller with a beautiful beach backdrop

So far this year we didn’t have any new Icelandic series in sight for us to watch, but now we have the excellent Sisterhood, Entrapped, and now we can be entertained once again with the arrival of Black Sands. Black Sands is an Icelandic eight-part crime thriller about Anita, a troubled police officer who returns… Continue reading Star of Icelandic series Black Sands, Aldís Amah Hamilton, on filming this thriller with a beautiful beach backdrop

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Triangle of Sadness actress Hanna Oldenburg tells us about playing a waitress on a superyacht and walking the red carpet

In what has to be probably one of most hotly anticipated movies from the Nordic region in some time for us Triangle of Sadness really can’t come soon enough. Alex was fortunate enough to catch up with one of the films star Hanna Oldenburg who discusses her role in the film and what to expect… Continue reading Triangle of Sadness actress Hanna Oldenburg tells us about playing a waitress on a superyacht and walking the red carpet

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Having a blast: Actor Axel Bøyum stars in new Norwegian sci-fi comedy film coming to Netflix, ‘Blasted’

Norwegian actor Axel Bøyum is one to watch out for – he has already won awards early on in his career and has been considered one of the most exciting talents to come out of Norway. Frustratingly, a lot of the series’ he has starred in, such as Delete Me, Eye Witness, and Home Ground,… Continue reading Having a blast: Actor Axel Bøyum stars in new Norwegian sci-fi comedy film coming to Netflix, ‘Blasted’

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Hanna Björn talks to Nordic Watchlist about her character Maria in Netflix’s wild series ‘Clark’

If you haven’t caught Swedish TV Series ‘Clark’ on Netflix yet then you are really are missing out on an absolute hidden gem and we implore you to give this one a watch if you enjoy something quite out there and radical. The cast is truly fantastic and lead by the excellent Bill Skarsgård, who… Continue reading Hanna Björn talks to Nordic Watchlist about her character Maria in Netflix’s wild series ‘Clark’

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Exploring Matilda Källström’s Character in ‘Threesome’

Over on Channel 4’s platform All4 you can find the Swedish series Threesome, a show that has snuck on there completely under most people’s radars. The show was a big hit when released last year in Sweden and we enjoyed binge-watching all eight 25-min episodes last week. Threesome follows young Swedish couple David and Siri,… Continue reading Exploring Matilda Källström’s Character in ‘Threesome’

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Blood, sweat, and beards – we talk Netflix’s Vikings Valhalla with Icelandic star Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson first came to Nordic Watchlist’s attention when we saw him in the excellent I Remember You – despite appearing in a number Icelandic films and series he is also no stranger to rubbing shoulders (or throwing fists) with Hollywood stars. His Hollywood credentials include the likes of Atomic Blonde, Bloodshot, and most… Continue reading Blood, sweat, and beards – we talk Netflix’s Vikings Valhalla with Icelandic star Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

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Actor Adam Pålsson talks to Nordic Watchlist about the new series of Young Wallander

I haven’t spoken English in a while Alex, I haven’t been really been speaking much Swedish either, let’s see what happens. Adam is deadpan, and much like his young detective character, pretty hard to read! I know Scandinavians well enough to know that they are very good at pulling your leg and keeping a straight… Continue reading Actor Adam Pålsson talks to Nordic Watchlist about the new series of Young Wallander

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