Icelandic film and TV production company Glassriver and Romania’s Idea Film announced the lead cast of their new original series, “Hot Stuff.” Acclaimed Icelandic actors Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Saga Garðarsdóttir have been cast as leads Halli and Karen, respectively. The ensemble cast will be revealed in the coming months. The series has been commissioned by Icelandic media company SÝN, with Oble acquiring global distribution rights.
Andri Ómarsson, co-owner and producer at Glassriver, said: “We are delighted to introduce audiences to our ‘Hot Stuff’ leads Halli and Karen, brought to life by wonderful Icelandic talents Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Saga Garðarsdóttir. ‘Hot Stuff’ is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven storytelling we champion at Glassriver for audiences around the world. We look forward to sharing more ‘Hot Stuff’ news soon.”
“Hot Stuff” is a romantic comedy set in 1979, following a group of Icelanders on holiday in Spain. Blending humor, romance, and sharp social critique, the series addresses themes such as gender inequality, consumerism, and xenophobia. Through a mix of satire and emotionally grounded storytelling, it explores toxic masculinity, performative activism, and the universal search for identity and purpose.
Created and co-written by Ragnar Bragason, Iceland’s most successful drama and comedy creator, “Hot Stuff” adds to his roster of international hits, including the award-winning “Shift” trilogy and “Prisoners” (available on BBC, Netflix, AMC, and Sundance Channel).
The series is co-written by Snjolaug Ludviksdottir, a screenwriter and stand-up comedian, known for her work on the comedy “Saumaklúbburinn” and season two of “Stella Blómkvist.”
“Hot Stuff” expands Glassriver’s growing scripted slate, which includes “Avalanche” (co-produced with Whatevergroup) and the recently optioned titles “Elma” by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir and “Reykjavik Noir” by Lilja Sigurðardóttir.
Supported by The Icelandic Film Centre and Media, “Hot Stuff” promises bold, character-driven entertainment with cross-market potential.