Picture: Alva Britt (left) and Christian Fandango (right) as the Von Fersen siblings – Breakable Films
Another Swedish period drama is in production at Netflix, set in the late 18th Century, following the exploits of the Von Fersen siblings, Sophie and Axel, portrayed by Alva Britt and Christian Fandango. Below, we’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about The Von Fersens on Netflix.
The Von Fersens is an upcoming Swedish Netflix Original period drama film directed by Amanda Adolfsson and written by Tove Forsman, Sofie Forsman, and Gustav Tegby. Friday Bargo is the producer, and Viktor Linnell and Mikael Ljung are the executive producers. The film is produced by Breakable Films.
What is the plot of The Von Fersens?
Netflix has provided a synopsis for The Von Fersens:
“The Von Fersens is a grand, modern, fast-paced, and romantic drama film. Siblings Axel and Sophie grew up as the ultimate it-duo of the 18th century, the influencers of their time – but suddenly, the family is canceled by King Gustav III. When their status is stripped away, they fight to protect their family’s future – and discover that love might be the key to saving it.”
Who are the cast members of The Von Fersens?
Alva Bratt and Christian Fandango have been cast in the lead roles of the von Fersen siblings Sophie and Axel. Bratt has starred in Netflix projects such as Barracuda Queens, A Part of You, and Quicksand. Meanwhile, Fandango has also starred in Barracuda Queens and the Netflix series A Nearly Normal Family.
Picture: Alva Britt (left) and Christian Fandango (right)
- Alexander Abdallah (Snabba Cash) as King Gustav III.
- August Wittgenstein (The Crown).
- Alex Jubell (Knutby).
- Sara Shirpey (State of Happiness).
- Jonas Karlsson (The Snowman).
- Lina Englund (Winter Bay).
- Carl Heine Granat (Bröderna Vilja).
Picture: The cast of The Von Fersens from left to right, August Wittgeinstein, Axel Jubell, Jonas Karlsson, Lina Englund, Sara Shirpey, Alexander Abdallah, and Carl Heine Granat.
What is the production status of The Von Fersens?
Netflix confirmed on September 1, 2025, that production had just started. It’s unclear when filming will come to an end.
When is The Von Fersens Netflix release date?
With production underway, it’s likely we’ll see the release of The Von Fersens on Netflix sometime in 2026. However, the streaming service has yet to reveal a release date or a release window.
For now, we await further updates from Netflix.
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