Erik Svedberg-Zelman receives the 2024 SkyShowtime Rising Star Award. The jury’s reasoning reads: “This year’s Rising Star is a character actor who completely gives himself to his roles without losing himself. In his latest film, Düsseldorf, Skåne, our winner portrays a young man exploring his identity. A man who outwardly distances himself from the world, but is driven by a need to belong and be loved. His sensitive and uncompromising acting leaves us longing for more and we look forward to Erik Svedberg-Zelman’s journey towards the stars.”

TV4 is turning the so-called ‘Trustor Scandal’ of 1997, one of Sweden’s largest and most infamous fraud cases, into a fast-paced drama series of four parts, starring Erik Svedberg-Zelman in one of the leading roles as Thomas Jisander.

The series, directed by Ivica Zubak and written by Erik Hultkvist, will depict how a British lord and three Swedish businessmen managed to buy the long-established investment company Trustor with the company’s own money – only to then pay out very large bonuses to themselves. Both detested and admired – the story of the affair and the spectacular partying at Stureplan and the French Riviera has continued to fascinate for decades.

“We are now in the process of filming and the ambition is high to deliver a new exciting drama series about the sensational heist. We have a well-written script, a fantastic cast and strong direction, and in addition,the series takes place in many cool 90s locations”, says Jon Mankell, executive producer at TV4.

The series is produced by FLX for TV4 in a co-production with Film i Väst. The filming locations are set in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Croatia.

More details about the series, such as title, full cast and release date will be communicated next year.

Today, Netflix released the official trailer for The Helicopter Heist, the Swedish reality-based suspense series in eight parts which tells the story of the meticulous planning, ingenuity, and nerve that went into pulling off one of the most daring crimes in history.

One early September morning in 2009, eyes from around the world turn to an inconspicuous Stockholm suburb. A helicopter has landed on the roof of the country’s safest cash depot, and the police can only watch as the robbers disappear along with several million dollars. Not a single shot is fired. The Helicopter Heist is a character-driven and emotional story of brother- and fatherhood, but maybe most of all: a grand and fast-paced Icarus tale about winning or losing it all.

The limited series, directed by Daniel Espinosa (conceptual director) and written by Ronnie Sandahl, is based on Jonas Bonnier’s novel with the same name.

The Helicopter Heist premiers globally on November 22nd and stars Mahmut Suvakci, Ardalan Esmaili, Iskra Kostic, Erik Svedberg-Zelman and Nina Mårshagen, among else.

For the sixteenth year in a row, the Stockholm International Film Festival will celebrate new talents in film and TV through the SkyShowtime Rising Star Award. Erik Svedberg-Zelman is one of the six Swedish actors nominated for the prestigious prize.

New this year is that the festival audience can also help choose the winner. The winner, who will be announced at the festival’s award ceremony on November 15, will be rewarded with an exclusive trip to the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.

Erik Svedberg-Zelman was born in 1996 and spent his early years in the city of New York. At the age of 12, he embarked on a transformative journey, moving to Sweden. Erik possesses the unique distinction of having both Swedish and (American) English as his native languages, a reflection of his Swedish mother and American father. During his adolescence, his passion for skateboarding turned in to a career and took him on a global adventure, competing in various locations all over the world.

Erik’s journey took a new turn when he pursued education at Malmö Theatre Academy, marking the beginning of his exploration into the world of acting. His talent and dedication were evident in numerous theatrical productions at Malmö Stadsteater and the Royal Dramatic Theatre.

One of his notable performances was in the monologue production titled Jag säger ingenting alls at Teater Brunnsgatan Fyra, which was given significant attention for its compelling narrative.

Very soon Erik Svedberg-Zelman can be seen as one of the central figures in The Helicopter Heist, directed by Daniel Espinosa for Netflix. Additionally, he takes on the lead role as Fredrik in Düsseldorf, Skåne, set to premiere globally at Gothenburg Film Festival in January. Moreover, Erik is set to grace the stage at the Royal Dramatic Theatre with the premiere of Svindel-Kärlekens Antarktis, a play by Sara Stridsberg, scheduled to premiere in March 2024.

Erik Svedberg-Zelman’s journey is marked by a seamless transition from the streets of New York to the stages of Malmö and beyond, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the arts.