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UK: Viaplay's May Slate in the UK - Chaos, Max Verstappen, Haaland

8 April 2025

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Viaplay UK

May 2025 Highlights

Chaos

10 Years of Max Verstappen

Haaland Conquers England and Haaland Breaking Ground

Crime Scene Sweden

 

 

Please get in touch with requests for screeners and interview opportunities.

Viaplay is available in the UK as an Amazon Prime Video Channels add on.

 

Premieres & Exclusives

10 Years of Max Verstappen – High-octane sports documentary

Friday, 2 May – Exclusive UK Premiere  

From fearless rookie to dominant world champion, Max Verstappen has redefined Formula 1 over the past decade. This inspiring documentary takes a deep dive into his remarkable journey, revisiting the defining moments, record-breaking victories and intense rivalries that have shaped his career.

This Viaplay original offers behind-the-scenes, exclusive interviews with Max who reflects on the highs, the lows and the relentless drive that made him one of the sport’s greatest. A must-watch for all F1 fans – this is the ultimate look back at a decade of the racing champion Max Verstappen.

(Feature documentary 38 mins)

English and Dutch with subtitles

 

Haaland Conquers England – Insightful and inspiring football documentary

Monday, 12 May – Exclusive UK Premiere

In this Viaplay original documentary, Manchester City and Norway superstar striker, Erling Haaland shares insights on his impressively successful career and achievements at such a young age, in an exclusive interview with a Danish football legend. Having taken the Premier League by storm in his debut season, the 22-year-old Haaland meets Liverpool and Denmark star Jan Mølby for an open and honest conversation about life at the top of global sport and the English goalscoring charts.

They discuss his incredible first few months at Manchester City, his relationship with manager Pep and his teammates and the possible records he could still break.

(Feature documentary 38 mins)

Norwegian and English with subtitles

 

Haaland - Breaking Ground  Inspiring sports documentary

Monday, 12 May – Exclusive UK Premiere

Following a record-smashing season, Norwegian footballing sensation Erling Haaland retraces his journey from playing at Jæren to his Manchester City glory and reflects with candid conversations on trophies, life on the pitch, working with Guardiola and living under the relentless media glare.

The Norwegian striker delivered a season that few would have thought possible. Ultimately lifting multiple trophies after winning the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League while smashing the Premier League goalscoring record with 36 nets in 35 games.

(Feature documentary 27 mins)

Norwegian and English with subtitles

 

Chaos Entertaining new drama

Monday, 19 May – Exclusive UK Premiere

Trailer

Interviews Available

Let Chaos ensue in a brand-new Viaplay exclusive comedy drama, akin to a Danish The Morning Show. We meet Denmark's most popular breakfast TV star, Lise, who is facing a massive dilemma between her predictable life and the wild allure of a charming, adventurous new man.  Will she choose comfort, or will she choose a whole new life?

When Lise meets the amiable and care-free Johannes, who lives in a completely different world to her career driven life of fame, preferring a simple life living in a van on the Danish coast, she’s forced to re-consider her life. When their paths cross, she knows they could have something special and faces the biggest decision she’ll ever have to make… Should she stay in a loveless marriage with co-host Martin, or risk throwing her successful career and easy life away, in pursuit of adventure and true love? The choice is anything but easy and Lise's life is about to descend into chaos.

Set around a dysfunctional morning show, facing dwindling ratings, this modern love story is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and maybe even raise a question or two about the direction your life could possibly go.

Based on an idea by Johanna Runevad (All and Eva) and directed by Lars Kaalund (Rita), Chaos features an outstanding cast led by Katrine Greis-Rosenthal (A Fortunate Man, A Taste of Hunger), Hadi Ka-Koush (The Bridge, Follow the Money), Jacob Lohmann (The Promised Land, Darkness: Those Who Kill), and Amanda Collin (Raised by Wolves, A Horrible Woman).

(Series 8 x 30 mins episodes) 

Danish with English subtitles

 

Crime Scene Sweden (Svenska fall) – Fascinating true-crime documentary

Monday, 26 May – Exclusive UK Premiere

This gripping documentary series dives deep into notorious Swedish crimes, focusing on a different case per episode and unravelling each story through courtroom audio, press conferences, and news footage. Through exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses, family members, lawyers, police and journalists, we get an immersive view of each investigation as they are analysed piece by piece. By the end of each episode, viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of the case and discover new, untold details that shed fresh light on these infamous crimes.

(Series 8 x 42 mins episodes) 

Swedish with English subtitles

 

May 2025 full line-up

 

2 May

10 Years of Max Verstappen – Fascinating Sports Documentary

Exclusive UK Premiere

This fascinating sports documentary offers behind-the-scenes, exclusive interviews with Max Verstappen himself, who  reflects on the highs, the lows and the relentless drive that made him one of the sport’s greatest. A must-watch for every F1 fan, this is the ultimate look back at a decade of the racing champion wonder.

(Feature documentary 38 mins)

English and Dutch with subtitles

 

12 May

Haaland Conquers England – Insightful and inspiring football documentary

Exclusive UK Premiere

Manchester City and Norway superstar striker Erling Haaland is interviewed exclusively and shares insights on his impressively successful career and achievements at such a young age. Having taken the Premier League by storm in his debut season, the 22-year-old Haaland meets Liverpool and Denmark legend Jan Mølby for an open and honest conversation.

(Feature documentary 38 mins)

Norwegian and English with subtitles

 

Haaland - Breaking Ground – Insightful sports documentary

Exclusive UK Premiere

Following a record-smashing season, Norwegian footballing sensation Erling Haaland retraces his journey from playing at Jæren to his Manchester City glory and reflects with candid conversations on trophies, life on the pitch, working with Guardiola and living under the relentless media glare.

(Feature documentary 27 mins)

Norwegian and English with subtitles

 

19 May

Chaos – Entertaining and Heartwarming Comedy Drama

Exclusive UK Premiere

Let Chaos ensue in a brand-new Viaplay exclusive comedy drama, that sees Denmark's most popular breakfast TV star, Lise (Katrine Greis-Rosenthal), facing a massive dilemma between her predictable life and the wild allure of a charming, adventurous new man. Will she choose comfort, or will she choose a whole new life?

(Series 8 x 30 mins episodes) 

Danish with English subtitles

 

26 May

Crime Scene Sweden (Svenska fall)  Fascinating true-crime documentary

Exclusive UK Premiere

This gripping documentary series dives deep into notorious Swedish crimes, focusing on a different case per episode and unravelling each story through courtroom audio, press conferences, and news footage. Through exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses, family members, lawyers, police and journalists, we get an immersive view of each investigation as they’re analysed piece by piece. By the end of each episode, viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of the case and discover new, untold details that shed fresh light on these infamous crimes.

(Series 8 x 42 mins episodes) 

Swedish with English subtitles

 

Screeners and talent interviews are available upon request.

 

Viaplay is available in the UK as an Amazon Prime Video Channels add on

 

AVAILABLE TO BINGE NOW ON VIAPLAY 

1.       The Street Where I Live Series 1: One of Sweden’s most successful musical artists Lena Philipsson stars as the lead in this heartwarming family drama series that was inspired by her song of the same name. In the wake of tragedy, Nina finds solace and purpose as the cherished pillar of her tight-knit community, navigating the complexities of single parenthood and the challenges of trying to move on supported by her neighbours, but when she finds someone new to love it effects the whole community. (Trailer)

2.       Like Tears in Rain All his life, charismatic and mysterious actor Rutger Hauer kept the outside world at arm’s length. Through private, never-before-seen footage, his goddaughter Sanna Fabery de Jonge helms a fascinating new feature documentary that reveals his life behind the scenes. Trailer

3.       Ace of Base: All That She Want Fascinating uncensored music docuseries on the group who weren’t just a pop band, but a cultural phenomenon. (Trailer)

4.       Bullshit Powerful drama-series inspired by true events, follows a group of rebellious youths who are part of hardcore biker gang Bullshit. We follow a passionate love story between Pia (Alba August) and Mackerel (Marco Ilsø), that unfolds against the high-octane and dangerously exciting world of bikers. (Trailer)

5.       The Hunt: Powerful and enthralling award-winning true crime drama series inspired by the real-life murder of Marianne Vaatstra, a case that gripped the Netherlands for more than a decade. It chronicles the challenging and prolonged search for the perpetrator of a murder that affected not only her family but the whole community. (Trailer)

6.       Listen Up! Award-winning comedy-drama film starring Asim Chaudhry (Trailer)  

 

Viaplay’s UK content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films, from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. Subscribers will have immediate access to thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European content, including:

 

- Nordic Noir/Crime Dramas: Iconic series The Bridge, Seasons 1-4; Lars Mikkelsen in Face to Face, an intense interrogation drama; Fenris, featuring mysterious disappearances in a wolf-inhabited forest; Trom, a mystery set in the picturesque Faroe Islands; and smash hit series No Time to Mourn, Seasons 1-5; Honour, Seasons 1-3; and Darkness: Those Who Kill, Seasons 1-3

·         Young Adult Series: Provocative drama Delete Me and coming of age LGBTQ+ short form series One of the Boys  

·         Dramas: Provocative drama Threesome, Seasons 1-2; The Architect, the award-winning dystopian dramedy starring Eili Harboe (Succession) that has been called “vicious and funny” by The New York Times; Lasse Hallström’s acclaimed feature film Hilma; top rated financial drama Exit, Seasons 1-2; hit dramedy Love Me, Seasons 1-2; sports biopic I am Zlatan; International Emmy-nominated The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen starring Connie Nielsen (Gladiator); Camilla Läckberg’s modern soap operas The Beach Hotel, Seasons 1-2 and Hammarvik, Seasons 1-4; and Swedish ‘TV Drama of the Year’ nominee Limbo

·         Documentaries: The Most Remote Restaurant in the World, a “can’t miss documentary” (Forbes) following the nearly impossible journey of a chef to set up shop in a far-flung Arctic location; and Crime Scene Sweden, a shocking in-depth look at infamous Swedish murders

 

Press contact: 

Deb Shenholds at Aim Publicity

debbie@aimpublicity.com  020 8292 2818 /07836 672 871

 

Contacts

Chad Campbell

Head of PR, Viaplay North America, Germany, Poland, and the UK

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