Meet the Cast of Netflix’s ‘A Couple of Lies’ (with Pictures)

Netflix expands its roster of Nordic psychological thrillers with ‘A Couple of Lies’, a four-part miniseries adapted from the bestselling novel by Stefan Ahnhem. Directed by Kasper Barfoed, the storyline centers on two wealthy couples who arrange a holiday home swap between the Stockholm archipelago and Sicily in hopes of salvaging their troubled marriages.

What begins as a scenic getaway soon spirals into a toxic web of hidden surveillance, manipulative mind games, and escalating suspicion. The limited drama is anchored by an accomplished ensemble of Scandinavian and international talent who bring the intricate mystery to life.

Fares Fares

In ‘A Couple of Lies’, Fares Fares stars as Carl Wester, a successful Swedish hotelier whose marriage is tested during an overseas house swap. The vacation quickly unravels as Carl experiences memory gaps while confronting disturbing discoveries on the Sicilian property. The Lebanese-Swedish actor previously garnered international acclaim for his performances in the miniseries ‘Chernobyl’ and the science-fiction drama ‘Westworld’. Viewers also recognize Fares as Assad in the cinematic adaptations of the ‘Department Q’ film series, as well as his recurring role in the fantasy series ‘The Wheel of Time’. He further expanded his creative reach by writing and directing the Swedish thriller film ‘A Day and a Half’.

Frida Gustavsson

Frida Gustavsson portrays Helene Wester, Carl’s pregnant wife who hopes the Mediterranean getaway will restore stability to their marriage. During their stay in Sicily, Helene encounters strange discrepancies in the house and begins to question her husband’s honesty and background. Gustavsson achieved global recognition for her leading role as the warrior Freydís Eiríksdóttir in the historical action series ‘Vikings: Valhalla’. Before transitioning into high-profile screen roles, she enjoyed an international career as a top fashion model on runways across the globe. Her other notable acting credits include appearances in the fantasy series ‘The Witcher’ and the romantic period film ‘Swoon’.

Jakob Oftebro

Jakob Oftebro plays Adam Harris, an artist whose relationship with his wealthy wife is strained by financial dependence and hidden secrets. As part of the holiday exchange, Adam moves into the Westers’ stylish island property near Stockholm and soon confronts an unnerving atmosphere of surveillance. The Norwegian actor is well known across Scandinavia for playing special operative Carl Hamilton in the spy thriller series ‘Hamilton’. Oftebro’s film credits include the Oscar-nominated adventure feature ‘Kon-Tiki’, the post-apocalyptic thriller ‘Black Crab’, and the historical epic ‘Margrete: Queen of the North’. His television work also features prominent roles in the Danish historical drama ‘1864’ and the miniseries ‘Below the Surface’.

Emma Appleton

Emma Appleton portrays Scarlett Harris, an affluent American woman living in Sicily who orchestrates the Swedish home swap with her husband. Settling into the Stockholm archipelago villa, Scarlett becomes deeply unsettled by intrusive surveillance equipment and the secretive history of her hosts. The British actress gained international recognition for playing Princess Renfri in the premiere season of the fantasy drama ‘The Witcher’. Appleton also portrayed punk icon Nancy Spungen in the biographical miniseries ‘Pistol’ and held the lead role in the espionage thriller ‘Traitors’. Her filmography includes leading roles in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Everything I Know About Love’ and the suspense series ‘The Killing Kind’.

Magnus Krepper

Magnus Krepper features as Ragnar Severin, a business associate who meets with Carl during his stay in Sicily. Ragnar’s guidance and corporate dealings become increasingly tangled in the suspicion surrounding the estate and its previous residents. Krepper is an acclaimed Swedish actor celebrated for playing Hans Faste in the Millennium trilogy films ‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’ and ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest’. He won a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 2005 drama ‘Mouth to Mouth’ and appeared in the iconic Nordic noir series ‘The Bridge’. His international credits include the psychological mystery film ‘A Cure for Wellness’ and the historical drama ‘The Promised Land’.

Diarmuid Noyes

Diarmuid Noyes portrays Tom Harris, an integral character whose past actions and ties to Scarlett cast a shadow over the central narrative. Tom’s turbulent history and sudden absence serve as pivotal narrative catalysts that drive the escalating friction between both couples. The Irish actor is best known for portraying Cardinal Alessandro Farnese across three seasons of the historical drama series ‘Borgia’. He also made a guest appearance as Charlie Raw in Showtime’s historical drama ‘The Tudors’ and featured in the Irish television drama ‘Blood’. His film work includes the suspense thriller ‘Double Blind’ and the coming-of-age drama ‘Christy’.

Anna Bjelkerud

Anna Bjelkerud appears as Silvia Regner, a supporting character caught within the intricate web of deception that surrounds the families. Her character’s interactions help uncover the obscured truths and hidden motives driving the central dispute. A longtime ensemble member of the Gothenburg City Theatre, Bjelkerud won a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2013 drama film ‘Hotel’. Swedish television audiences recognize her from prominent roles in the award-winning period series ‘The Restaurant’ and the crime miniseries ‘End of Summer’. Her extensive body of work also includes roles in the Netflix crime drama ‘Quicksand’ and the political thriller ‘Blue Eyes’.

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