Netflix’s Jo Nesbo Detective Adaptation Finds Its Harry Hole in ‘The Last Kingdom’ Star Tobias Santelmann
variety.comK.J. Yossman Netflix’s adaptation of Jo Nesbø Nordic crime series has found its Detective Harry Hole in “The Last Kingdom” star Tobias Santelmann.
Santelmann, who has also appeared in “Exit” and “The Arctic Convoy,” will be joined in the show by Joel Kinnaman (“The Suicide Squad”) who will play Tom Waaler and Pia Tjelta (“Made in Oslo”) as Rakel Fauke. “I am incredibly grateful for the trust I have been shown in getting to play Harry Hole,” Santelmann said. “I am very much aware of the huge global fan base and the millions of readers who love the character.
For me, it is about creating a Harry that people can both recognize and be surprised by. I can’t wait for the shoot to start.
It will be a true pleasure to work with everyone.” The cast was unveiled during a live event at Norway’s Schrøder restaurant, which serves as Harry’s second home in the novel series.
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