As it prepares to step into the shadowy streets of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every clue pulls you deeper into the city’s dark heart, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is all set to take over Netflix this spring, bringing to life the iconic anti-hero detective Harry Hole. With the teaser already out, offering a gripping first glimpse of Tobias Santelmann as the troubled detective, the series is already building anticipation around its dark, twisted world. And as the mystery unfolds, it is the cast that brings this intense universe to life.

So, meet the cast of Netflix’s Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole ahead of its March 2026 release.

Adapting Jo Nesbø’s fifth Harry Hole novel, The Devil’s Star, the series brings together a powerful ensemble led by Tobias Santelmann as the legendary Detective Harry Hole. Opposite him, Joel Kinnaman steps in as Tom Waaler, his complex rival, while Pia Tjelta plays Rakel Fauke. The rest of the cast, set to take viewers deeper into a world rooted in crime, conflict, and moral grey zones, includes:

1. Anders Danielsen Lie

2. Ane Dahl Torp

3. Dagny

4. Peter Stormare

5. Anders Baasmo

6. Kåre Conradi

7. Simon J. Berger

8. Fridtjov Såheim

9. Eili Harboe

10. Atle Antonsen

11. Manish Sharma

12. Henriette Steenstrup

13. Jesper Christensen

14. Kristoffer Joner

15. Ingrid Bolsø Berdal

16. Linn Skåber

17. Jonas Strand Gravli

18. Sonny Lindberg

19. Agnes Kittelsen

20. Nader Khademi

21. Ellen Helinder

22. Ågot Sendstad

23. Maja Christiansen

24. Frank Kjosås

25. Kelly Gale

26. Oddgeir Thune

27. Ravdeep Singh Bajwa

28. Henrik Mestad

29. Ingar Helge Gimle

30. Helge Jordal

31. Eirik Hallert

Further, the lead star Santelmann shared that he feels incredibly humbled by the trust placed in him to take on the role of Harry Hole, adding that it was important for him to shape a version of the character that feels both recognisable and unexpected to Netflix.

“For me, ​it’s important to create a recognizable but also unexpected Harry. I can’t wait for the shoot to start.” Santelmann told Netflix.

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However, with a vast ensemble bringing this dark and layered world to life, what is the story behind Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole and when can you watch it?

Directed by Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, originally written by Jo Nesbø, unfolds as a gripping whodunit following anti-hero detective Harry Hole as he hunts a serial killer while battling his own demons. Beneath the mystery lies a tense clash between two officers on opposite sides of the law, as Harry faces his corrupt rival Tom Waaler. As the lines between justice and morality blur, the race intensifies to catch the killer before it’s too late. The series is all set to premiere globally on Netflix on March 26, 2026.

Adding further, the director and executive producer, Karlsen, shared with Tudum that the series is set to be a fast-paced whodunit blended with grounded drama rooted in real lives, making it highly relatable for viewers. Framed within the world of Nordic murder mysteries, the show has been making headlines around its release date and cast, since production began on May 23, 2024, on location in Oslo, Norway.

As the series edges closer to release, its gripping story and powerful cast seem ready to unlock a dark, twisted world that promises to pull viewers deep into the shadows of Oslo.

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