Viaplay unveils new drama series, "Bullshit"

Viaplay recently revealed details about its new drama series, "Bullshit," detailing the story of a notorious biker-gang war in 1980s Copenhagen. "The setting of this top-quality series may be unfamiliar to many viewers, but its themes are universal. This is a story about the desire for community, and how it can paradoxically push us over social boundaries," Filippa Wallestam, Viaplay Group Chief Content Officer said. "‘Bullshit’ is an example of how Viaplay brings together top Danish talents to create shows with international potential. However, to carry on green-lighting compelling productions like this, we need regulatory certainty and a fair and balanced playing field in Denmark."

‘Bullshit’ is produced by Nordisk Film Creative Alliance and is set to premiere exclusively on Viaplay in 2023. Specifically,the title is produced by Malene Blenkov at Nordisk Film Creative Alliance, with Marlene Billie Andreasen as executive producer for Viaplay Group. The series is produced in partnership with Nafta Films and with support from Public Service Puljen, Nordisk Film og TV Fond, Film Estonia Cash Rebate Incentive and Creative Europe Media Programme of the European Union. International sales are handled by Viaplay Content Distribution.

Created and written by Milad Alami, Bo Hr. Hansen and Molly Malene Stensgaard, the six-part series is based on a bestselling book by Camilla Stockmann and Janus Køster-Rasmussen. It co-stars Clint Ruben, Victoria Carmen Sonne, Magnus Juhl Andersen, Peter Christoffersen, Jacob Cedergren, Niklas Herskind and Nicolaj Kopernikus. Filming recently wrapped up in Copenhagen.

The series centers on a rootless young couple, Pia and Henning, who long for rebellion and belonging. Drawn into Copenhagen’s biker subculture, their dream rapidly turns into a nightmare. Milad Alami, director: “I’ve approached this series as an extended feature film revolving around themes of family and violence. ‘Bullshit’ is a four-and-a-half-hour thrill ride into the wildness of youth that starts as fun and innocent, but becomes increasingly serious and dangerous.”