Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We sat down with Joel Kinnaman to talk about his intense and unsettling role in Netflix’s Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole.
Kinnaman opens up about diving into one of the most complex characters of his career — describing him as a “malignant narcissist” with sociopathic tendencies, driven by power, trauma, and inner conflict. He also discusses the challenge of adapting a beloved literary character created by Jo Nesbø, and how he brought his own interpretation to the role.
From exploring childhood trauma to balancing empathy and brutality, this is a fascinating look at how actors build deeply layered villains — and why those roles can be the most fun (and dangerous) to take home.
If you’re a fan of dark crime dramas, Nordic noir, or character-driven performances, this is one to watch.
Interviews for Netflix's Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole at the Junket. The series stars Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman, Pia Tjelta, Ellen Helinder, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kåre Conradi, Simon J. Berger, Peter Stormare, Ane Dahl Torp, Dagny, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Kelly Gale, Eili Harboe and Fridtjov Såheim; it was written and created by Jo Nesbø and directed by Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson.
Linda Marric asks the questions.
Plot: Harry Hole is a brilliant but tormented Oslo homicide detective haunted by his own demons. When a series of ritualistic murders strikes the city, he is thrust into a deadly hunt for a serial killer — while simultaneously working to expose his corrupt colleague and long-time adversary, fellow detective TomWaaler. As the lines between justice and corruption blur, Harry must race to catch the killer and bring Waaler down before it's too late.
Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole will be available to stream globally on Netflix from 26th March 2026.
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We sat down with Joel Kinnaman to talk about his intense and unsettling role in Netflix’s Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole.
Kinnaman opens up about diving into one of the most complex characters of his career — describing him as a “malignant narcissist” with sociopathic tendencies, driven by power, trauma, and inner conflict. He also discusses the challenge of adapting a beloved literary character created by Jo Nesbø, and how he brought his own interpretation to the role.
From exploring childhood trauma to balancing empathy and brutality, this is a fascinating look at how actors build deeply layered villains — and why those roles can be the most fun (and dangerous) to take home.
If you’re a fan of dark crime dramas, Nordic noir, or character-driven performances, this is one to watch.
Interviews for Netflix's Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole at the Junket. The series stars Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman, Pia Tjelta, Ellen Helinder, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kåre Conradi, Simon J. Berger, Peter Stormare, Ane Dahl Torp, Dagny, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Kelly Gale, Eili Harboe and Fridtjov Såheim; it was written and created by Jo Nesbø and directed by Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson.
Linda Marric asks the questions.
Plot: Harry Hole is a brilliant but tormented Oslo homicide detective haunted by his own demons. When a series of ritualistic murders strikes the city, he is thrust into a deadly hunt for a serial killer — while simultaneously working to expose his corrupt colleague and long-time adversary, fellow detective TomWaaler. As the lines between justice and corruption blur, Harry must race to catch the killer and bring Waaler down before it's too late.
Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole will be available to stream globally on Netflix from 26th March 2026.
#JoelKinnaman #DetectiveHole #Netflix #NordicNoir #JoNesbo
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For syndication or usage opportunities please contact syndication@heyuguys.co.uk.
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Follow us on Twitter ► twitter.com/HeyUGuys
Subscribe here! ► bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub
Facebook ► facebook.com/HeyUGuys
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