‘Game of Thrones’ Star Pilou Asbæk Leads Nordic Cast of Kaspar Munk’s Upcoming Drama ‘Secrets’ for Viaplay (EXCLUSIVE)
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“Game of Thrones” star Pilou Asbæk and Iben Hjejle (“High Fidelity”) are leading the Nordic cast of “Secrets,” a contemporary Danish drama series directed by Kaspar Munk (“Ride Upon the Storm”) and represented globally by Viaplay Content Distribution.
Asbæk and Hjejle star as Mads and Eva, siblings who struggle to set boundaries and free themselves from old patterns as they live next to each other with their respective families in Copenhagen. Mads is a music teacher who escapes into a world of partying and drugs to avoid his predictable everyday life and family responsibilities. Eva, meanwhile, is trying to save both her marriage and her company, an architectural firm facing a serious crisis after a tragic death.
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The eight-part series, which Munk co-wrote with Lone Hørslev, explores family relationships, abuse and co-dependency. Two of Scandinavia’s best-established producers, Anders Toft Andersen (“Follow the Money”) and Rasmus Kastberg (“Bamse”) are producing at Monday Scripted.
The stars-packed cast also includes Evin Ahmad (“Who Is Erin Carter?”) who plays a third lead character, alongside Rasmus Botoft (“The Legacy”), Thomas Hwan (“Follow the Money”) and Tammi Øst (“A Fortunate Man”).
The anticipated show has already been picked up by SBS in Australia, EITB in Basque Spain, Pickbox in Croatia, and Vodafone TV in Greece.
Munk says “‘Secrets’ is a “personal story that revolves around universal themes most people can relate to.” “It’s a touching series, and I want to invite the viewer into the most vulnerable and private spaces, exploring all the secrets and lies that unfold within the four walls of the home.”
Vanda Rapti, Viaplay Group’s EVP for Viaplay Select and Content Distribution, pointed out “’Secrets’
features “some of the most globally known Nordic talent” and described it as a “touching drama exploring diverse personal and relationship struggles.”
The banner will be pitching it to more broadcasters and streamers and will be premiering the show later this year on its SVOD channels in the U.S and Canada.
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