"Nepobaby"
Oble Studios confirms further deals for the Nordic drama series "Nepobaby" in major English-speaking territories with CBC for CBC Gem in Canada and SBS in Australia. The title, created by Henriette Steenstrup (Pørni) and Siri Seljeseth (Young & Promising) was already awarded Best Screenplay and Special Interpretation Award in Cannes Series Festival in Spring for its worldwide premiere, it will now notably feature in the Panorama section of Serielizados Festival in Barcelona.
“Working with such valuable and enthusiastic partners on this drama is a real joy. Their trust clearly confirms the quality and strength of the series, which is already emerging as a standout in the international market. So we’re looking forward to closing more sales during MIPCOM,” said Katia Sol, Co-founder of Oble.
LOCAL SUCCESS
"Nepobaby" explores the phenomenon of inherited privilege has now been picked up by TV2 in Denmark, SVT in Sweden, on top of RÚV in Iceland announced earlier, confirms Nordisk Film’s handling Nordic distribution for the series.
Jes Brandhoj, the Director of Sales & Series Acquisitions at Nordisk Film says they are “delighted to have such strong and trusted partners in TV2 Denmark, SVT Sweden, and RÚV Iceland on board even before Nepobaby has its Norwegian premiere.” He continues to say that “their early commitment is a fantastic vote of confidence in a series we believe will charm viewers across the Nordics. With its mix of humour, heart, and relatable family drama, Nepobaby is exactly the kind of feel‑good storytelling that connects people and we can’t wait to see it come to life on their platforms."
This first season follows Emma (Vivild Falk Berg,), a newly graduated physiotherapist who has just bought her first apartment with her fiancé, Niko (Deniz Kaya). She dreams of a small wedding, but Niko’s large extended family makes it painfully clear how small her own is: no siblings, no father, only her mother, Mona. Her world is turned upside down when she discovers she is the secret daughter of shipping magnate Ludvig “Doddo” Bullmann. Suddenly included in his will and thrust into equal standing with four siblings she never knew existed, Emma must confront questions of wealth, legacy, and belonging—while realizing that the family she has always longed for may not want her at all.
The series is produced by Eldorado Content Club for TV2 in Norway, directed by Gunnar Vikene and Hallvar Witzø, with Oble Studios handling international distribution together with Nordisk Film for Nordic rights sales.
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