Young Wallander takes us back to a time we’ve never seen before, the early years of Kurt Wallander, the iconic detective from Henning Mankell’s beloved novels. Set in his twenties, at the start of his police career, the series offers a fresh perspective on the character.

We sat down with lead actor Adam Pålsson, writer Ben Harris, producer Berna Levin, and cast members Leanne Best, Ellise Chappell, Charles Mnene, and Yasen Atour to talk about bringing Young Wallander to life and honoring Mankell’s legacy.