The legendary  Peter Stormare !

Peter Stormare, the renowned Swedish actor, has made a lasting mark in the film industry with a career spanning decades. 

He first gained recognition as a stoic psychopath in the Coen Brothers’ “Fargo” in 1996, a role that catapulted him into Hollywood. With his striking blond hair and devilish yet alluring eyes, Stormare made a name for himself as a versatile villain in numerous films, including “The Big Lebowski,” “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” “John Wick,” “Constantine,” “Minority Report,” “Chocolat,” “Bad Boys 2,” “Armageddon,” and “22 Jump Street.” He has also graced the small screen with appearances in TV series such as the comedy show “Swedish Dicks,” “Prison Break,” “The Blacklist,” and the Starz original series “American Gods.” 

 

Born in Kumla, Sweden as Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm, he grew up knowing that beyond the window of his home of Sweden, Hollywood awaited him. That is because since Peter Stormare was 5 years old, he always thought everything was possible. 

 Before his Hollywood stardom, Stormare was already celebrated in his native Sweden as an actor, director, producer, and playwright. He began his career in the theatre and, during the 1980s, emerged as a young leading star at the Royal Dramatic Theatre under the mentorship of the iconic Swedish filmmaker and theatre director, Ingmar Bergman. 

 

The collaboration between Peter Stormare and Ingmar Bergman began when Peter trained as an actor at the Royal Dramatic Theatre. Bergman soon became his mentor, a father figure, and their bond endured throughout their lives. 

Bergman once described Stormare as “something different, odd, and frenzied,” reflecting the deep connection they shared. 

 

Undoubtedly, the creative and strong-willed Ingmar Bergman held a special place in Peter’s heart. Peter fondly recalls Bergman’s words, “Jesus Christ, I always knew you were a hell of an actor, but you beat me as a director.” Their enduring friendship spanned many years until Bergman’s passing. 

 

While Stormare is often associated with his villainous roles, he has consistently strived to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, avoiding stereotypical portrayals. 

In addition to his Hollywood career, Peter Stormare served as the Artistic Director of the Tokyo Globe Theatre, where he directed productions like “Hamlet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Miss Julie.” He also directed “Miss Julie” in New York City and participated in productions at the Actors Studio and The Public Theatre in New York, including “Rasputin” and “The Swan” alongside Frances McDormand. His diverse contributions to the world of theater, both in Sweden and internationally, have further enriched his legacy as a multifaceted artist. 

Costa Ronin’s journey in the world of entertainment has been nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised on the West Coast of Russia, he embarked on his acting career at the tender age of five moved through theater and radio entertainment learning from Russian and international masters until his talent and passion for the craft led him to a global stage.  

In 1996, Costa made a significant move to New Zealand, where he continued to hone his acting skills. Later, in 2001, he relocated to Australia, becoming an integral part of their vibrant acting scene.  

  

Notably, Costa also graced the big screen in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,”

sharing the screen with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, making him the first and only Russian actor ever to have worked with the master.

 

He is set to captivate audiences once again in the upcoming Netflix series “Obliterated.

Costa’s recent accomplishments include a memorable appearance on the NBC series “Endgame,” directed by the talented Justin Lin of the “Fast and Furious” fame amongst others.

  

In a significant crossover, Costa became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as ‘Anton Vanko’ in “Agent Carter.” The following year, he ventured into the DC Comics Universe, portraying ‘Luka Volk’ in “Gotham,” a remarkable feat of acting in both Marvel and DC worlds. Costa’s diverse film credits encompass projects like “The Body Tree” and “Brighton Beach,” produced by Molly Connors of “Birdman” fame. He also made appearances in series like “Scorpion,” “Agent X” alongside Sharon Stone, and Guillermo del Toro’s hit series “The Strain.” 

Daniel is a talented, upcoming screen actor and has been taking part in major productions on stage for the past 15 years. As an actor, Daniel shows great variety and range in his expressions and his roles. He graduated from Copenhagen International School of Performing Arts in 2018. Ever since his graduation, he has been working continuously with Ivana Chubbuck on her masterclass level.

He is writing and producing his material, and has latest shown his writing skills in the ‘Corona Viral monologues’.

He is in constant development and keeps refining his tools by participating in workshops, and masterclasses, and by producing his materials. Daniel plays both the piano and guitar from where he composes his music.

Anders Dahlberg was born in the south of Norway in Sandefjord but grew up in Bodø, a small town abow the Arctic Circle. 

Anders experienced a tragic loss at an early age – his father a teacher and painter died when Anders was only seven years old and his mother an author died when he was 20. With the love and support from his little sister who later became an architect they both managed to pull through and Anders managed to fulfill his dream to becom an actor and was accepted into the National  Theatre School in Oslo.

Anders has worked many years in many theaters such as The National Theatre and Det Norske Teatret in Norway – playing demanding leading roles such as Helmer in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Johanes in Knut Hamsun’s Victoria.

He has appeared in many award-winning films and TV-series in Norway and Sweden working with Oscar nominated director Nils Gaup and Sundance winner director Anne Sewitsky – playing alongside strong actors such as Bjørn Sundquist, Nikolaj Lie Kaas,  Kristofer Hivju and Jakob Oftebro.

First six photos by Per Heimly