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Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole

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Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole
GenreMurder mystery
Crime drama
Nordic Noir
Based onThe Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø
Screenplay byJo Nesbø
Directed byOystein Karlsen
Anna Zackrisson
Starring
Country of originUnited
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
Production
Executive producersTim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Katy Rozelle
Rene Ezra
Øystein Karlsen
Jo Nesbø
Niclas Salomonsson
ProducerTor Arne Øvrebø
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (titled Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole in Scandinavia) is an upcoming Netflix crime drama series, an adaptation of the Jo Nesbø Harry Hole novels, specifically the fifth instalment The Devil's Star. The series will be released on Netflix in 2026.

Premise

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Harry Hole, a troubled Oslo police detective, must contend with both a horrific serial killer and his corrupt colleague Tom Waaler.

Cast

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Production

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The series was revealed by Netflix as part of their "Next on Nordic presentation" at Stockholm in March 2024, to spotlight the company's forthcoming Scandinavian productions. Nesbø was announced to adapt his own novel, reuniting with So Long, Marianne collaborator Øystein Karlsen who signed on as director and executive producer.[1] In August, Anna Zackrisson joined the directing team. [2]

Working Title are producing the series for Netflix, with Oystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson as directors. Tor Arne Øvrebø is producing while executive producers are Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson.[3][4]

Principal photography began on May 23 in Oslo.[5] Nesbø is showrunner on the series.[6] Filming began in May, and concluded in December.[7][8]

Casting

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In May 2024, the lead actors were revealed to be Tobias Santelmann as the titular Harry Hole, Joel Kinnaman as dirty cop Tom Waaler and Pia Tjelta as Rakel Fauke, Harry's partner.[9][10] The three stars were unveiled at a press event at Oslo’s Restaurant Schrøder, a prominent location in the Harry Hole novels.[11] In August 2024, Peter Stormare, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Ellen Helinder, Simon Berger, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal and Kelly Gale were amongst a number of casting additions which also included Kåre Conradi, Fridtjov Såheim and Eili Harboe.[4][12]

In August, 28 new cast additions were announced, led by Peter Stormare.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Roxborough, Scott (18 March 2024). "Netflix Teams With Nordic Crime Author Jo Nesbo for 'Harry Hole' Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (18 August 2024). "Peter Stormare, Kelly Gale & 26 Others Join Netflix's Serial Killer Mystery 'Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  3. ^ Yossman, K.J. (21 May 2024). "Netflix's Jo Nesbo Detective Adaptation Finds Its Harry Hole in 'The Last Kingdom' Star Tobias Santelmann". Variety. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (18 August 2024). "Peter Stormare, Kelly Gale & 26 Others Join Netflix's Serial Killer Mystery 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  5. ^ Rosborough, Scott (20 May 2024). "Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman to Star in Netflix's Harry Hole Nordic Noir Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (19 September 2024). "Jo Nesbø, 'Snabba Cash' Director & 'A Man Called Otto' Producer Team For U.S.-Set Horror Movie 'The Night House'". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Working Title gets to work on Jo Nesbø's Nordic crime series Harry Hole for Netflix". C21Media. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  8. ^ Ntim, Zac (6 December 2024). "Netflix & Working Title Television Wrap On Jo Nesbø 'Harry Hole' TV Adaptation, Anders Danielsen Lie & Pop-Singer Dagny Among Names Added To Cast — First Look Clip". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  9. ^ Roxborough, Scott (20 May 2024). "Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman to Star in Netflix's Harry Hole Nordic Noir Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  10. ^ Goldbart, Max (21 May 2024). "Netflix & Working Title Find Their Harry Hole For Upcoming Jo Nesbø TV Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  11. ^ "This Spring's Biggest Crime Mystery is Solved — Netflix Unveils Who Will Take on the Role of Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole". About Netflix. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  12. ^ Lewis, George (19 August 2024). "Netflix's new serial killer mystery announces huge cast list". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Full Cast Revealed for Jo Nesbø's 'Harry Hole'". About Netflix. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
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