Banijay confirms new star cast members for "Dance Brothers," to debut on Netflix

Netflix confirmed plans to bring in Samuel Kujala and Roderick Kabanga will play the leading roles in "Dance Brothers," the first Finnish series premiering globally on the platform. The Finnish language series will release globally on Netflix in 2023 and will later also be available on Yle.“I am thrilled to share that our Finnish language co-production Dance  Brothers is currently filming in Helsinki,"  Kai Finke, Director EMEA TV Licensing at Netflix, said. "In Yle and with Endemol Shine Finland we are happy to have two incredibly strong local partners. I can’t wait to see this story come to life, and I am convinced the show will appeal to both a local and a global audience.”

"Dance Brothers" is a co-production between Netflix and Yle, and produced by Banijay’s Endemol Shine Finland. The series is directed by Taito Kawata, and created and produced
by Max Malka, who also serves as writer together with Reeta Ruotsalainen.  Various debut dates for the titles will be announced at a later time.

The young adult drama series is a co-production between Netflix and Yle, and is created and produced by Max Malka at Banijay’s Endemol Shine Finland. Cast members  include Jeanine Muyima, Fanni Noroila, Lauri Lohi, Eeva Eloranta and Cristal Snow. ​​“This is a special project, not only because it is a unique and ground-breaking take on the dance genre, but we have created a series that will showcase the very best of Finnish creativity on all levels," Max Malka, Head of Scripted at Endemol Shine Finland, said. "The combination of high-quality drama, exciting dance and a diverse group of talent makes this the dream project for us.” 

"Dance Brothers" centers around the two brothers Roni and Sakari as they struggle to make a living as professional dancers. To help finance their dance dreams they decide to start their own club, which provides income, housing and a training space. Their unique club and impressive dance routines quickly bring them fame.
Soon artistic ambitions and personal relationships collide with commercial demands, it’s business versus passion. The loyalty and love the brothers have for each other will be tested by the one thing that always united them - dance.