Prepare for a fresh face in Manhattan, Kansas as Ólafur Darri Ólafsson joins the cast of Somebody Somewhere for its upcoming third season on HBO.
Ólafsson will play Iceland, the new tenant of Sam’s (Bridget Everett) family farm, adding an intriguing dynamic to the storyline. Production for the seven-episode season has recently concluded in Chicagoland.
Produced by Mighty Mint, Duplass Brothers Productions, and led by executive producers Bridget Everett, Hannah Bos, and Paul Thureen, Somebody Somewhere follows the journey of Sam, a true Kansan grappling with identity and belonging.
Singing becomes Sam’s refuge, leading her on a quest for self-discovery and a community of kindred spirits who defy societal norms.
Joining the ensemble cast for Season 3 are Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Murray Hill, Tim Bagley, Jennifer Mudge, Mercedes White, and Meighan Gerachis, promising a compelling narrative of growth and resilience.
Co-created and executive produced by Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Carolyn Strauss, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Mel Eslyn, Somebody Somewhere continues to captivate audiences with its heartfelt storytelling.
Season 3 boasts a talented team of writers including Bob, Thureen, Everett, Lisa Kron, and Lennon Parham, with direction by Jay Duplass, Robert Cohen, and Lennon Parham.
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson’s addition to the cast brings an exciting new dimension to the series. Represented by John Grant at Conway Van Gelder Grant and Larry Taube at Principal Entertainment, Ólafsson is poised to deliver a memorable performance in Somebody Somewhere’s upcoming season.
