Acclaimed drama set during notorious 1980s Copenhagen biker war, starring Marco Ilsø (Vikings) and Alba August (The Rain)

Winner, Best Series (2024 Geneva International Film Festival)

Winner, Best Miniseries, Best Direction and Best Acting Performance

(2024 Danish Series Awards)

 European Reviews

“Shocking, emotional and captivating to watch… with fantastic lead performances and thrilling camerawork, this is a must-see” – Nordic Watchlist

“Five stars” – Avisen Danmark

“Fiercely ambitious… a well-crafted work about the never-ending spiral of revenge” – Ekko Film

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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Leads, actor and singer Alba August (Becoming Astrid, The Congregation) and award-winning actor Marco Ilsø (Vikings, Hvitserk, 2016-2020)

Based on the eponymous prize-winning non-fiction book on Copenhagen biker gangs in the late ‘70s-early ‘80s, the multiple award-winning series Bullshit makes its exclusive debut in the US on Thursday, January 30, 2025 with all six episodes available to binge on the Viaplay US streaming service. This coming-of-age Danish historical drama tells the powerful story of a group of lost and rebellious youths who find community and belonging in the hardcore biker gang “Bullshit,” but leads to a world of brutal conflict. The six-part Viaplay Original drama series delves into the bikers’ darkly exciting, but dangerous world as a passionate love story unfolds.

Bullshit garnered top wins at the 2024 Geneva International Film Festival for ‘Best Series’ and at the Danish Series Awards 2024 for ‘Best Miniseries’, ‘Best Direction,’ and ‘Best Acting Performance’ for co-lead actor Marco Ilsø (Vikings). 

Pia (Alba August, The Congregation, The Rain) is a determined 16-year-old who summons up the courage to finally leave her difficult family. Taking with her just 100 Kroner and the desire to be part of a community, she meets 18-year-old Henning, a.k.a Mackerel (Ilsø), who turns his back on acceptable society to follow his dreams of brotherhood, freedom and motorcycles - leading him to the biker gang he sees as his family.  The pair embark on a wild love-affair as the ambitious Mackerel is determined to climb the ranks of Bullshit, whatever the cost.  Life seems ideal for a moment as he eventually becomes its President and Pia becomes his wife, but a bloody war with the Hells Angels is about to change everything. Says director/writer/creator Milad Alami, “Bullshit is a coming-of-age story about violence, love, and the loss of innocence—a touching and violent portrait of a generation.”

Inspired by true events from 1977-1984, Bullshit features a top-shelf international cast including August, Ilsø, Clint Ruben (The Venus Effect) as Mackerel’s best friend Steen, and Vic Carmen Sonne (The Kingdom Exodus) as Pia’s best friend Betina, whose stirring performances navigate the chaos of youth, love, and conflict. Other actors include Peter Christoffersen (Raised by Wolves, When The Dust Settles) as Frejlif, and Adam Ild Rohweder (Persona non Grate, Holiday) as Svamp.

Produced by Nordisk Film Creative Alliance for Viaplay, Bullshit is written by series creators Molly Malene Stensgaard (Dancer In The Dark, Melancholia), Bo Hr. Hansen (The Art of Crying, Families Like Ours) and Milad Alami (The Charmer, When The Dust Settles, Follow The Money). The series is directed by Alami, and is based on the acclaimed, Cavling Prize-winning non-fiction book BULLSHIT: The Story of a Family by Camilla Stockmann and Janus Køster-Rasmussen. (6 Episodes, Danish w/English subtitles)

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COMING UP ON VIAPLAY US: 

·    Thurs., Jan. 9: Warrior - A crime drama about community, loyalty and treachery amongst war veterans, bikers and the police force, with a love story surrounding the war veteran CC (Dar Salim, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Game of Thrones) and the police officer Louise.

·    Thurs., Jan. 16: The Bunker (Exclusive US Debut) - A chilling and shocking new true-crime docuseries following a woman who survived a torturous abduction, confronting her past trauma. Trailer

·     Thurs., Jan. 23: Wisting, Season 1 - ​Called “The best Nord noir ever” (The Observer) and based on Jørn Lier Horst’s bestselling books, the acclaimed first season is split into two five-part mysteries following Detective Chief Inspector William Wisting (Sven Nordin, Gold Run). Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) co-stars.

About Viaplay:

The Viaplay streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films. Viaplay’s US content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. On par with the best on television, Viaplay series feature first-rate production values, incredible scenery, award-worthy acting, and edge-of-your-seat storylines. Viaplay is available as an add-on subscription on Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Comcast Xfinity, and more for only $5.99 a month. All titles are available in their original language with English subtitles.

Press Contacts:

Chad Campbell, Head of PR, Viaplay SVOD – chad.campbell@viaplaygroup.com  

Eddie Ward, On behalf of Viaplay - 917-864-6446 / eddie@eddiewardPR.com