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European streaming service SkyShowtime has revealed the cast and the first look images for its upcoming Swedish six-part original series “Where the Sun Always Shines,” shot on location in Mallorca and premiering exclusively on SkyShowtime on Nov. 10.

The show, created by director, writer and actor Felix Herngren, stars Claes Månsson, Suzanne Reuter and August Wittgenstein. They will join previously announced Erik “Jerka” Johansson (“Bonusfamiljen”), Rakel Wärmländer (“Limbo”), Per Lasson (“Tunna blå linjen”) and Lisa Linnertorp (“Solsidan”) in the dark comedy-drama’s ensemble, alongside Sofia Ledarp, Peter Magnusson, David Nzinga, Inger Nilsson, David Batra, Christopher Wollter, Elvin Philipson, Iris Herngren, Elis Gerdt and Wojtek Goral.

“Where the Sun Always Shines”

“Where the Sun Always Shines” follows Tom (Lasson) and Petra (Linnertorp), a successful couple who built up a large Ica Maxi store in Linköping and sold it for a record sum to live a life of luxury in Mallorca with their sons.

SkyShowtime has boarded a new original series, “Where the Sun Always Shines,” created and directed by Felix Herngren, the critically acclaimed Swedish writer-filmmaker behind “Sunny Side,” “Bonus Family” and “The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.”

The six-part original series is led by a star-studded Swedish cast, including Erik “Jerka” Johansson (“Bonus Family”), Rakel Wärmländer (“Limbo”), along with Per Lasson (“Thin Blue Line”) and Lisa Linnertorp (“Sunny Side”). The dark dramedy series was filmed on location in Mallorca, Spain, and will be available to stream on SkyShowtime, a joint venture of Comcast and Paramount, later this year.

“Where the Sun Always Shines” follows Tom (Lasson) and Petra (Linnertorp), a successful couple who have built up a large Ica Maxi store in Linköping and sold it for a record sum. “They have been living a life of luxury in Mallorca with their sons for a month, ready to enjoy an eternal vacation.

Rakel Wärmländer co-stars in six-part corrupt cop drama from the Oscar-nominated producer of A Man Called Ove.

Edge Of Tomorrow actor Dragomir Mrsic will star in Alex, a six-part Swedish thriller from Sf Studios that will premiere on Scandi broadcaster Mtg’s streaming service Viaplay.

The police TV drama, which airs in spring 2018, co-stars Rakel Wärmländer (Gåsmamman) and is based on an idea by Mrsic and Mikael Cross.

The main writers are Niklas Rockström (Before We Die) and Michael Hjorth (Sebastian Bergman).

The plot centres on a corrupt cop (Mrsic) who decides to leave his life of crime, but his darkest connections keep pulling him back.

Nicklas Wikström Nicastro (Oscar-nominated for A Man Called Ove) will produce for Sf Studios, teaming with independent producer Nevision.

Film i Väst will co-produce and international distribution will be handled by About Premium Content and Lumière.

Mrsic said: “It’s so exciting to create a raw and tough thriller series that goes...