2020s

Know the Cast: ‘A Nearly Normal Family’

A Nearly Normal Family Cast - Every Actor and Character in the 2023 Netflix Series

The A Nearly Normal Family cast features Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors, Björn Bengtsson and Lo Kauppi. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character details for Hans Jörnlind and Anna Platt’s 2023 Netflix miniseries. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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A Nearly Normal Family explores a Swedish crime mystery. Five years after being sexually assaulted, Stella becomes the central figure in a murder investigation. The narrative follows the main protagonist and her parents as they strategize against the criminal justice system. Here’s every actor in A Nearly Normal Family, an adaptation of M.T. Edvardsson’s 2018 novel.

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A Nearly Normal Family Cast: Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors as Stella Sandell

A Nearly Normal Family Cast on Netflix - Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors as Stella Sandell

Character Profile: A 19-year-old murder suspect. She is a handball enthusiast who allegedly killed her much older boyfriend. Stella suffers from “frozen fright” during a murder investigation.

Tyrefors’ Resume: TV Debut in A Nearly Normal Family

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A Nearly Normal Family Cast: Björn Bengtsson as Adam Sandell

A Nearly Normal Family Cast on Netflix - Björn Bengtsson as Adam Sandell

Character Profile: Stella’s father. He is a pastor for the Church of Sweden. Adam tries to protect his daughter while dealing with marital issues.

Bengtsson’s Resume: Nicklas & Hasse in Bröderna Karlsson (2010), Lasse Waldemar in Tjockare än vatten (2014-20), Sigefrid in The Last Kingdom (2017), Theo Skog in The Sandhamn Murders (2022), Matti in Hålla Samman (2023)

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A Nearly Normal Family Cast: Lo Kauppi as Ulrika Sandell

A Nearly Normal Family Cast on Netflix - Lo Kauppi as Ulrika Sandell

Character Profile: Stella’s mother. She is a lawyer who feels slightly ashamed of her daughter’s lack of drive. Ulrika cheats on her husband while manipulating the criminal justice system.

Kauppi’s Resume: Jenny in The New Man (2007), Katja in Drifters (2015), Bella’s Mother in 6A (2016), Mamma Marie in Streams (2020-22), Yvonne in One More Time (2023)

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A Nearly Normal Family Cast: Christian Fandango Sundgren as Christoffer “Chris” Olsen

A Nearly Normal Family Cast on Netflix - Christian Fandango Sundgren as Christoffer "Chris" Olsen

Character Profile: Stella’s 32-year-old boyfriend. He is a cryptocurrency trader from Stockholm. Chris mysteriously dies after allegedly assaulting Stella’s best friend.

Sundgren’s Resume: Tim in Cryptid (2020), Rasmus in Thunder in My Heart (2022), Dan Ulander (1973) in Blackwater (2023), Otto Silverhielm in Evil (2023), Tobias in Barracuda Queens (2023)

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A Nearly Normal Family Cast: Melisa Ferhatovic as Amina Besic

A Nearly Normal Family Cast on Netflix - Melisa Ferhatovic as Amina Besic

Character Profile: Stella’s best friend. She is a “good girl” who is admired by Ulrika. Amina accuses Chris of sexual assault.

Ferhatovic’s Resume: Waitress in Tunna blå linjen (2021), Vera in La Tormenta Sueca (2021)

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The A Nearly Normal Family cast also includes:

  • Håkan Bengtsson as Mikael Blomberg
  • Sara Chaanhing Kennedy as Alexandra Besic
  • Pablo Leiva Wenger as Dino
  • Vera Olin as Louise
  • Cedomir Glisovic as Nalle
  • Rasmus Troedsson as John Alverland
  • Christoffer Willén as Robin
  • Robert Bengtsson as Anders Thelin
  • Sanna Persson Halapi as Shirin
  • Carl-Axel Karlsson as Thord
  • Emilia Roosmann as Linda Levander
  • Moa Gammel as Åklagare Jenny Jansdotter
  • Lotten Roos as Siri
  • Stella Fadel as Beatrice
  • Alisha Höglund Despailles as Jonna
  • Ingar Sigvardsdotter as Civilpolis

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.