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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.

LADstudios Behind ‘Lens On Ukraine’

Exclusive: LADbible production arm LADstudios is to produce Lens on Ukraine, a wealth of short and mid-form factual content dedicated to sharing reliable, informative and supportive content focused on the war in Ukraine. The series of shorts will include animated explainers, vox pops, and clips from contributors on the ground in Kyiv and other conflict zones covering events on TikTok. LADbible has also launched an initiative to raise funds for the British Red Cross, with each piece of content produced for the campaign linking to the charity’s Ukraine Humanitarian appeal where viewers can donate funds. “The unfolding tragedy in Ukraine has shocked us all,” said LADstudios Director Alex Morris. “The LADstudios team is committed to creating a wide range of content covering the crisis from a number of different angles.”

Stv Studios Buys ‘Ex Rated’ Producer Mighty Productions; Posts 2021 Growth

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Berlinale Co-Production Market

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The official section for the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2012

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