Adam Palsson, Richard Dillane & Leanne Best starring in new Netflix Original: Young Wallander

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The filming of Young Wallander has just begun – the new Netflix original series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels. The cast includes Adam Pålsson (Kurt Wallander), Richard Dillane (Superintendent Hemberg), Leanne Best (Frida Rask), Ellise Chappell (Mona) and Yasen Atour (Reza).  The series is created by Yellow Bird UK, a Banijay Group company, and the producer of the Swedish Wallander franchise at TV4 as well as the successful BBC series Wallander from 2008.

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Adam Pålsson / Photo by Andrej Vasilenko

“I couldn’t be more honoured and thrilled to have the opportunity to play the young Kurt Wallander, and to explore the defining events in the life of this complex, driven protagonist, created by the brilliant Henning Mankell. With a terrific cast and creative team, I have every confidence that our new version will resonate both in Sweden and with audiences worldwide,” says Adam Pålsson.

Adam Pålsson achieved widespread recognition and acclaim in the SVT drama Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves. He played the leading role in the TV series Moscow Noir, and has appeared in such shows as The BridgeCode 1525 and Before We Die. He also portrayed the title character in the feature Ted- For Love’s Sake about the legendary Swedish pop star Ted Gärdestad.

Richard Dillane (Superintendent Hemberg)

Richard appeared in the Oscar-winning feature Argo and the multi-award-winning Oranges and Sunshine, as well as The JacketThe Edge of Love and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Among his numerous television credits are Wolf HallPoldark and Peaky Blinders. His stage work includes seasons at the RSC and National Theatre.

Leanne Best (Frida Rask)

Leanne’s TV credits include Line of DutyRipper Street and Black Mirror, as well as major roles in Tin StarHome Fires and the BAFTA-winning Cold Feet. She portrayed the title character in the feature film Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death and appeared in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, alongside Annette Benning and Jamie Bell. Her stage credits include the Pulitzer Prize winning Sweat at the Donmar Warehouse.

Ellise Chappell (Mona)

Known for her leading role as Morwenna in BBC’s BAFTA winning Poldark, Ellise also starred in Sky’s The Last Dragonslayer and the Danny Boyle/Richard Curtis feature film Yesterday.

Yasen Atour (Reza)

Yasen will have a leading role in the upcoming feature film Small City. He has also appeared in the recent features Ben Hur and Robin Hood. He has also had television roles in ITV’s Dark Heart and Marcella, as well as Peter Kominsky’s critically acclaimed miniseries The State.

Charles Mnene (Bash)

Charles’s TV credits include The WidowThe StateMisfits and Silent Witness. He has also appeared in the feature films The Informer and NW. He will play the leading role in the upcoming feature Riding With Sugar by award-winning director Sunu Gonera.

Jacob Collins-Levy (Karl-Axel Munck)

Known for his leading role as King Henry VII in the Starz miniseries The White Princess, Jacob has also appeared in episodes of Pure and Doctor Who. He will appear in the upcoming feature adaptation of the Booker Prize winning True History of the Kelly Gang, directed by Justin Kurzel.

Alan Emrys (Gustav Munck)

Alan is a recent graduate of Drama Centre London. Since graduating Alan has appeared in Johnny English 3 and 4Stories.

Kiza Deen (Mariam)

Kiza’s TV credits include Hollyoaks and Silent Witness. On stage, she earned rave reviews for her solo performance in debbie tucker green’s random at the Leeds Playhouse.

 

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