Dystopian drama “The Fortress” will be Viaplay’s next Norwegian original

• An ambitious eight-part series starring Tobias Santelmann (“Exit”) alongside other stars from the Nordic countries and the world.
• The Fortress directed by Cecilie Mosli (Mammon, Grey’s Anatomy) and Mikkel Brænne Sandemose (The Land of Happiness)
• Viaplay plans to release at least 70 originals in 2022

The latest Viaplay Original from Norway is The Fortress, an ambitious dystopian drama that depicts the dire consequences of Norway’s decision to isolate itself and its citizens from the outside world. Tobias Santelmann (“Exit”; “Kon-Tiki”), Silom Emneto (“Luka and the Magic Theatre”) and British star Russell Tovey (“The Picture of Dorian Gray”; “Quantico”) lead an all-star ensemble of northern and international talent in the series. Parts, which premieres on Viaplay in 2023.

In the year 2037, Norway is surrounded by a massive wall and the residents enjoy a privileged and secure life in a self-sufficient Nordic paradise. But when a deadly pandemic breaks out, the residents realize they are being held captive by the wall that was meant to protect them.

“Fortress” (Norwegian nickname: “Fortress Norway“; Title in English: “The Castle“) by Linn-Jeanethe Kyed (‘Bø’) and author John Kåre Råke (Earthquake“), and directed by Cecily Mosley (Mammon; Grey’s Anatomy) and Mikkel Brænne Sandemose (Lyckolandet).

Tobias Santelmann: “Cecilie has directed most of the scenes in which my character appears, and she is talented, generous and observant. My experience is that Mikel and Cecilie respect each other, get along and complement each other well. The situation in the world today makes ‘The Fortress’ seem uncomfortably modern” .

Philippa Walstham, Chief Content Officer, NENT Group: “The upcoming Norwegian version of the original Viaplay may be set 15 years in the future, but is relevant to viewers everywhere today. History shows us time and time again that what begins as a wall ends as a prison. This unique production And Gravity is the latest example of Viaplay’s commitment to Nordic storytelling that pushes boundaries – in this case, literally.”

The series is produced by Synnøve Hørsdal and Ales Ree for Maipo Film and executive-produced by Kari Moen Kristiansen for Viaplay. Filming is currently taking place in Bergen. “The Fortress” is distributed worldwide by TrustNordisk.

About ViaPlay Origins

Viaplay plans to release at least 70 originals in 2022. In the past three months,’party‘ the second season; “Made in Oslo“;”Sisters“;”Wozniacki and me‘; ‘leave’; and ‘whoreSeason 2 premiered on Viaplay.

Upcoming originals are ‘Research on Jasper S.“;”Liv Ullmann: The Road Less Traveled“;”who killsthird season “interrogationthird season “The meaning of life“;”stupid thing‘ And ‘comet“;”Stockholm bloodbath“;”delete me‘ the second season; “children“;”dreamer – Karen Blixen comes over“;”Fenris“;”Transfer gold“;”Billy the boy“;”former light“;”Cell 8“;”Elvira“;”North Sea connection“;”Limbo“;”Litvinenko“;”Karma and Gunnar“;”Ronja“;”machines‘ the second season; “Uninhabitable land“;”Polish murders“,”black dog‘ And ‘Swallow freedom“;”honorthird season “lucky bayfourth seasonwhorethird season “Hilma“;”Who shot Otto Mueller?about series Salming puree; “Fadi“;”Taylor Island“;”What about Monica“;”Kingdom EXODUS“;”Estonia – the last wave“;”Stella Blomqvist‘ the second season; “swarm“;”perfect people“; And ‘Margo“.

Two blockbuster movies in English It will be produced for Viaplay every year. The NENT Group has also set up a jointly owned production company in Great Britain with Film Nation Entertainment and invested in an American studio start of the photo.

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Nordic Entertainment Group AB (publ) (NENT Group’s) Viaplay streaming service is available in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the USA and the Netherlands. Viaplay will launch in the UK in 2022, with launches in Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland by the end of 2023. We operate streaming services, TV channels, radio stations and production companies where our goal is to tell stories, connect with people and scale. Outlook – Perspectives. With headquarters in Stockholm and a global perspective, NENT Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (“NENT B”). NENT Group proposed to change the brand to Viaplay Group, subject to approval at the general meeting on May 18th.

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