Netflix has introduced the young cast of its first Finnish series, "Dance Brothers", which is currently filming in Helsinki with Samuel Kujala ("Lakeside Murders") and Roderick Kabanga ("Gravedigger and the Random People") in the lead roles.
The young adult drama series is a co-production between Netflix and Yle, and is created and executive produced by Max Malka at Banijay's Endemol Shine Finland. The Finnish-language series will be released globally on Netflix in 2023 and will then also be available on Yle. It marks Endemol Shine Finland's first scripted commission.
Creator: Mahsa Malka
Stars: Jeanine Muyima, Cristal Snow, Lauri Lohi
Directed by Taito Kawata, “Dance Brothers” centers on the two brothers, Roni (Kabanga) and Sakari (Kujala), as they struggle to earn a living as professional dancers. To help finance their dance dreams, they decide to start their own club that provides income, housing, and a training space. Their unique club and impressive dance routines quickly make them famous. Soon, artistic ambitions and personal relationships collide with business demands, and the brothers' love for one another will be put to the test. Malka wrote the script with Reeta Ruotsalainen.
Kai Finke, Director of EMEA TV Licensing at Netflix, described YLE and Endemol Shine Finland as "two incredibly strong local partners" and said the show had the potential to "appeal to both a local and global audience".
Malka, who joined Endemol Shine Finland in 2019 from Dionysos Films, where he produced films like "Aurora", said "Dance Brothers" was "a special project, not only because it is a unique and innovative take on the dance genre ". “We have created a series that will showcase the best of Finnish creativity at all levels,” added the award-winning executive. He noted that the show features a “combination of high-quality drama, exciting dance, and a diverse pool of talent.”
The cast is completed by Jeanine Muyima, Fanni Noroila, Lauri Lohi, Eeva Eloranta and Cristal Snow.
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