The La Palma cast features Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Marie Ekdal, Anders Baasmo as Fredrik and Alma Günther as Sara. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Martin Sundland, Lars Gudmestad and Harald Rosenløw-Eeg’s 2024 Netflix miniseries. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.
La Palma takes place in the Canary Islands. As a hydrologist named Marie researches mountains and ground water levels, she experiences a startling epiphany with a colleague. The narrative follows the main protagonist and a vacationing family as they attempt to flee an island for safety. Here’s every actor and character in La Palma.
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La Palma Cast: Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Marie Ekdal
Character Profile: A Danish hydrologist at the La Palma Geological Institute. She studies ground water levels and the physics of mountains. Marie, who survived the 2004 Thailand tsunami, clashes and collaborates with her brother while attempting to flee La Palma.
Næss’ Resume: Thea in One Night in Oslo (2014), Skade in The Last Kingdom (2018), Mio in Hjerteslag (2019-20), Lucy in Arctic Void (2022), Marianne Ihlen in So Long, Marianne (2024)
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La Palma Cast: Anders Baasmo as Fredrik
Character Profile: A Norwegian teacher. He vacations in La Palma with his wife and two children. Fredrik makes a series of selfless decisions while trying to leave an island with his family.
Baasmo’s Resume: Herman Watzinger in Kon-Tiki (2012), Geir in In Order of Disappearance (2014), Primus in Welcome to Norway (2016), H.K.H. Kronprins Olav in The King’s Choice (2016), Pål Bugge Krøvel in Exit (2019-23)
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La Palma Cast: Alma Günther as Sara
Character Profile: Fredrik’s step-daughter. She is a queer teenager who is used to feeling unnoticed. Sara develops a romantic relationship with a young woman before disaster strikes in La Palma.
Günther’s Resume: Alex Helgesen in Side om side (2017-23), Linn in Another Happy Christmas (2020), Marin in Welcome to Utmark (2021), Elise in Pørni (2022), Grensevakt in Makta (2024)
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La Palma Cast: Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Jennifer
Character Profile: Fredrik’s wife. She is a businesswoman who relaxes after six months of intense work. Jennifer receives a tip about La Palma from her politician brother.
Berdal’s Resume: Jannicke in Cold Prey (2006), Zoe in Chernobyl Diaries (2012), Horned Witch in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013), Atalanta in Hercules (2014), Hjørdis in Blasted (2022)
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La Palma Cast: Amund Harboe as Erik
Character Profile: Marie’s brother. He is an unpredictable man who needs money for medication. Erik gets detained and shot while trying to flee La Palma.
Harboe’s Resume: Christian Nyman in State of Happiness (2018), Magnus in Salsa (2023)
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La Palma Cast: Jenny Evensen as Charlie
Character Profile: Sara’s love interest. She feels annoyed by her family members. Charlie tries to escape from La Palma on an airplane with Sara.
Evensen’s Resume: Oda in Like Me (2018-24), Jenny in Superkrim (2019-22), Frida in Helsebrusjan (2021), Anna in Pørni (2022)
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La Palma Cast: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Haukur
Character Profile: Marie’s colleague. He is an easy-going man who enjoys beer. Haukur anticipates his death while planning an escape from La Palma with a male colleague.
Ólafsson’s Resume: Andri in Trapped (2015-21), Bing Partridge in NOS4A2 (2019-20), Benedikt in The Minister (2020-24), Neils Brongus in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), Víglundur “Iceland” Hjartarson in Somebody Somewhere (2024)
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La Palma Cast: Jorge de Juan as Álvaro
Character Profile: Marie and Haukur’s colleague. He is initially skeptical about a possible volcanic eruption in La Palma. Álvaro enjoys a bottle of fine wine while planning an escape with Haukur.
De Juan’s Resume: Encargado L.E. in Open Your Eyes (1997), Daniel in El mejor de los tiempos (1989), Luque in Beltenebros (1991), Javier Alvarez in The Brothers Grimsby (2016), Duque de Sessa in Lope enamorado (2019)
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The La Palma cast also includes:
- Bernard Storm Lager as Tobias
- Johannes Joner as Arnt
- Thorbjørn Harr as Jens Uvdal
- Iselin Shumba Skjævesland as Karin
- Eirik Hallert as Egil
- Jakob Hetland as Didrik
- Ruth Lecuona as Anna
- Benjamin Lønne Røsler as Hugo Berg
- Irina Eidsvold Tøien as Petra
- Vivild Falk Berg as Ida Jensen
- Eline Grødal as Anne Berit
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