David Farnor | On 26, Jan 2022

“You miss it, don’t you?” That’s the sound of Young Wallander being drawn back into the murky world of crime in Season 2 of Netflix’s detective drama.

Based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels, the prequel is written by Chris Lunt and Mike Walker and traces the early stages of Wallander’s career, fresh out of police academy. Adam Pålsson (Moscow Noir, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves) will return as Kurt Wallander for Season 2, alongside Leanne Best (Black Mirror), Ellise Chappell (Poldark) and Yasen Atour (The Witcher: Season 2). They will be joined by Edun (Merlin) as Superintendent Samuel Osei and Hammond (EastEnders) as Roberta Modin. Other new cast members include Josef Davies (The King), Lewis Mackinnon (Doctors) and Kim Adis (Get Even).

The six-part Season 2 will see Wallander found adrift and uncertain of the future following his exit from the police force. An opportunity to re-join the Major Crimes Unit arises when a new Superintendent, Samuel Osei, takes on the leadership. Wallander accepts the offer and is tasked with what seems to be a straightforward case: a hit-and-run outside a nightclub. However, when the victim is found to be connected to an infamous murder case handled by Frida Rask eight years ago, Wallander quickly suspects that there is more to this incident than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, he refuses to back off – even when the investigation leads him to the door of those who could end his career in a heartbeat.

Is it possible to go back after you thought you’d left everything behind? Find out when Young Wallander: Killer’s Shadow premieres on 17th February. Here’s a trailer:

 

Tomiwa Edun, Lisa Hammond join Netflix’s Young Wallander

2nd June 2021

Young Wallander will be back on Netflix with a new case, and he’s already expanding his team, with Tomiwa Edun and Lisa Hammond joining the cast.

Adam Pålsson (Moscow Noir, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves) will return as Kurt Wallander, alongside Leanne Best (Black Mirror), Ellise Chappell (Poldark) and Yasen Atour (The Witcher: Season 2). They will be joined by Edun (Merlin) as Superintendent Samuel Osei and Hammond (EastEnders) as Roberta Modin. Other new cast members include Josef Davies (The King), Lewis Mackinnon (Doctors) and Kim Adis (Get Even).

The six-part Season 2 will see Wallander found adrift and uncertain of the future following his exit from the police force. An opportunity to re-join the Major Crimes Unit arises when a new Superintendent, Samuel Osei, takes on the leadership. Wallander accepts the offer and is tasked with what seems to be a straightforward case: a hit-and-run outside a nightclub. However, when the victim is found to be connected to an infamous murder case handled by Frida Rask eight years ago, Wallander quickly suspects that there is more to this incident than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, he refuses to back off – even when the investigation leads him to the door of those who could end his career in a heartbeat.

Young Wallander is based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels. The series is created by Yellow Bird UK, a Banijay Group company, who produced the Swedish Wallander franchise at TV4 as well as the successful BBC series Wallander from 2008. The series is directed by Jens Jonsson and Mani Maserrat and produced by Berna Levin and Marshall Leviten. The screenwriters are Chris Lunt and Mike Walker.

“I anticipate this new case to be even more vibrant, thrilling and gripping. We will go deeper and broader in the story and get to know Reza, Rask, Mona and other characters even more. It feels like we have found home now when we know the universe and characters better, what color palette to paint with and with which pencil,” says Pålsson.

“Jens Jonsson is confident, funny and enthusiastic as the director. And with Gaute Gunnari behind the camera everything looks insanely nice. Not to mention my fantastic co-actors… They knock my socks off every day!”

Season 2 will launch on Netflix in 2022.

 

Netflix renews Young Wallander for Season 2

8th November 2020
Young Wallander is coming back for a second case, with Netflix officially renewing its detective drama.

The prequel, which premiered this September, follows Kurt Wallander (Adam Pålsson) fresh out of police academy as he is pulled into solving a violent incident under the wing of superintendent Hemberg (Richard Dillane). Written by Ben Harris and directed by Ole Endresen and Jens Jonsson, the series paves the way for the iconic detective as we know him in later life.

Pålsson leads a cast that includes Richard Dillane as Superintendent Hembert, Leanne Best as Frida Rask, Ellise Chappell as Mona and Yasen Atour as Reza, as well as Charles Mnene, Jacob Collins-Levy, Alan Emrys and Kiza Deen.

Now, we’ll get to see Wallander back in action once more, with Pålsson and Endresen announcing on Instagram that a second run has been ordered. Christopher Lunt (Prey 1 and 2, Devils) and Michael A Walker (Devils, Swarm) are on board the writing team. You can expect Season 2 to air in 2021.

 

Trailer: Netflix cracks open Young Wallander this September

15th August 2020

“Had you ever seen the victim before?” “No.” That’s the sound of Young Wallander on the other side of the police interview table, as he witnesses a brutal crime.

Fresh out of police academy, Kurt Wallander (Adam Pålsson) is pulled into solving the violent incident under the wing of superintendent Hemberg (Richard Dillane). Written by Ben Harris and directed by Ole Endresen and Jens Jonsson, the prequel series paves the way for the iconic detective as we know him in later life. Now we know when we get to meet him for the new first time: the series premieres on Netflix on 3rd September.

Here’s the video:

 

First look: Netflix introduces Young Wallander

31st July 2020

Netflix is getting ready to introduce Young Wallander to the world – and a new teaser gives us our first look at the iconic detective in his early days.

The series, based on Henning Mankell’s bestselling novels, will take us back to the formative experiences of Kurt, professional and personal, as a recently graduated police officer in his early twenties. Written by Ben Harris and directed by Ole Endresen and Jens Jonsson, it stars Adam Pålsson as the youthful detective, supported by Richard Dillane as Superintendent Hembert, Leanne Best as Frida Rask, Ellise Chappell as Mona and Yasen Atour as Reza, as well as Charles Mnene, Jacob Collins-Levy, Alan Emrys and Kiza Deen.

The six-part series will premiere on Netflix later this year. Here’s the video:

 

Adam Pålsson to star in Netflix’s Young Wallander

11th September 2019

The filming of Young Wallander has just begun, with Adam Pålsson cast in the lead role. The Netflix original series based on Henning Mankell’s bestselling Kurt Wallander novels. Set in contemporary Sweden, it will see the iconic detective investigate his first case.

Pålsson achieved widespread recognition and acclaim in the 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 Bridge, Code 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.

He leads a cast that includes Richard Dillane as Superintendent Hembert, Leanne Best as Frida Rask, Ellise Chappell as Mona and Yasen Atour as Reza, as well as Charles Mnene, Jacob Collins-Levy, Alan Emrys and Kiza Deen.

The English-language drama will comprise six serialised episodes that chart Wallander’s formative experiences – professional and personal – as a recently graduated police officer in his early twenties.

It is written by Ben Harris and directed by Ole Endresen and Jens Jonsson. It is produced by Berna Levin and created by Yellow Bird UK, a Banijay Group company, and the producer of the Swedish Wallander series as well as the successful 2008 BBC series.

“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,” says Adam. “With a terrific cast and creative team, I have every confidence that our new version will resonate both in Sweden and with audiences worldwide.”

Young Wallander will launch exclusively on The filming of Young Wallander has just begun, with Adam Pålsson cast in the lead role. The Netflix original series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels. Set in contemporary Sweden, it will see the iconic detective investigate his first case.

Pålsson achieved widespread recognition and acclaim in the 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 Bridge, Code 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.

He leads a cast that includes Richard Dillane as Superintendent Hembert, Leanne Best as Frida Rask, Ellise Chappell as Mona and Yasen Atour as Reza, as well as Charles Mnene, Jacob Collins-Levy, Alan Emrys and Kiza Deen.

The English-language drama will comprise six serialised episodes that chart Wallander’s formative experiences – professional and personal – as a recently graduated police officer in his early twenties.

It is written by Ben Harris and directed by Ole Endresen and Jens Jonsson. It is produced by Berna Levin and created by Yellow Bird UK, a Banijay Group company, and the producer of the Swedish Wallander series as well as the successful 2008 BBC series.

“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,” says Adam. “With a terrific cast and creative team, I have every confidence that our new version will resonate both in Sweden and with audiences worldwide.”

Young Wallander will launch exclusively on Netflix in 2020.

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Young Wallander: Henning Mankell prequel series in the works at Netflix

29th November 2018

Netflix has ordered Young Wallander, a new original series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels.

Over the last two decades Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels have served as source material for several beloved TV series and films in Sweden as well as in the UK, where Kenneth Branagh played the sleuth (pictured above). Now, Netflix is going back to the iconic Scandi noir detective’s roots.

Set in contemporary Sweden, the prequel series will see Wallander investigate his first case. The story focuses on the formative experiences – professional and personal – faced by Kurt as a recently graduated police officer in his early 20s.

The series is created by Yellow Bird UK, a Banijay Group company, and the original producer of the successful BBC series Wallander. The English-language drama will be told over six episodes and features both British and Swedish cast.

Erik Barmack, Vice President, Head of International Originals at Netflix, says: “The Wallander novels have sold 40 million copies and been translated into over 40 different languages, while still being true and authentic to the Swedish noir that Mankell helped create. And the series created by Yellow Bird have also been fantastic global and local successes. Netflix is thrilled to continue this tradition and add new layers to the fantastic legacies that Mankell and Yellow Bird have created.”

Berna Levin, Creative Director, Yellowbird UK adds: “Henning Mankell’s beloved detective Kurt Wallander has a special place in our hearts as his eponymous series was the first Yellow Bird ever produced. So, it is with tremendous joy and pride that we embark on this new journey together with Netflix as our first production through Yellow Bird UK. Getting to meet Wallander as a young man and explore how the times and his new experiences will shape him to eventually become the man we already know and love is a thrilling opportunity. We are confident he will captivate new audiences and delight longstanding fans once again with his sharp intelligence, youthful enthusiasm, and unmistakable humanity.”

Production will start during 2019.

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