I have some exciting news which makes me very glad to announce. I must have done something right in terms of karma, because things are happening. Not only is AIDA going absolutely splendid, offers are coming in.

FIRST PROPER FEATURE ROLE
I was just sent the script in the mail, and read it through. But what is this film I have been offered a role in, and is the role of any size?!

The film is originally a proud Norwegian story by Knut Hamsun, named Victoria. It is a classic and tragic love story about Johannes, a poor boy with a big heart falling in love with the beautiful Victoria, that resides in the Castle in his town. They become friends and play a lot with each other and do actually fall in love, but due to their totally different roots, they can not be together.

My part in whole of this is playing a good friend of Johannes. Mostly drinking Absinth and throwing some lines here and there. It might not be the biggest part I could get, but being a part of this project is a privilege. Filming begins the 7th of May!

I <3 SHORT-FILMS
They delve deep into nice little themes and situations you often dont think about. Especially this little gem of a script I read a week ago. It’s called Moment (Norwegian title: Øyeblikket) and is basically a story about how we all experience the same night in such different point of views. And how we all miss those moments from when we were younger, afraid we will never feel anything like that again. The friendships, the first night out, the hot summer flirts etc. Well, I am glad to announce I accepted the role as one of the young men in this short, and begins filming early May!

IF YOU HAVEN’T, YOU BETTER…
So far at the Opera, we’ve had 5 shows and there are 6 to go! It has gotten great reviews and people seem to love it. It’s a pretty intense and bloody performance with a cast that is beyond GREAT! Their voice so powerful, and their presence so honest. Not to mention some amazing choreography by us (the 10 samurais) and the dancers (the 10 amazons). Click HERE to book your ticket now!

Movie recommendation of the post: Avengers!! No doubt. That film was in every sense of the word AWESOME! I am so glad they took time to make this film solid. And it definitely is a cinema go-to.

The spring has finally arrived Norway. Or at least, the thermostat is finally above zero. This last month has been somewhat of a creep-in under the blankets with nothing but a good book / good film. But there has also been auditions in this month. I nailed one out of two! Which is better than the normal ratio, I guess.

What I did land:
AIDA, an opera which had its premiere in Kairo, 1871.
It’s about an Ethiopian princess that are kept prisoner and brought to slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radames, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radames is loved by the Pharaoh’s daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings.

I will be playing a Samurai in all of this and I’m telling you, the costume is amazing! Rehearsals will begin in March and I will for sure post some pictures up here.

On monday there is another audition, so please cross your fingers!

It’s been quite a while since the last update. Maybe it’s the fantastic beginning of 2012 that has kept me busy. Or maybe I just wanted to gather everything in to one update. Anyways, 2012 is here and I’m ready. Hope you are too.

Ever wondered what happens to the socks that “mysteriously disappears” in the washing machine? Here you have a short-film by Martin Sofiedal, a talented director you better look out for in the very near future! Starring Martin, my good friend and colleague Hamid Karimi and myself.

Also, on our way from to location of the above film, we shot this little teaser. For being a good one hour-shoot, I feel it’s worth the post.

Even though it hasn’t been too much film-related work, there has however been some modeling gigs:

Early January I did a photo-shoot commercial for Helly Hansen, with the talented photographer Sigve Aspelund. The ad will come in stores all around the world, so look out!
PS: Helly Hansen have tons of quality winter-clothes! Have a look at their store and check out their stuff.

I also did a runway for Bergans of Norway and one for Norrøna is coming up over in München, Germany.

It has already been a huge adventure and hassle getting around to the Chapter: ‘Settle down.’ After browsing thousands of craigslist ad’s, calling hundreds of landlords, and view just as many different apartments; we have finally become comfortable in a cute little apartment over in West Hollywood. It is conveniently located in the heart of where you want to be, and there’s a walking distance to a lot of great spots.

Like I did last year, I now enroll at Ivana Chubbuck Studios taking Scene Study class with Chris Holder, And just as I remember, they go straight to the core of your challenges and brings out the best of you. Each week, you are assigned a new scene and will do your best work, get feedback, and perform again.

A good friend and colleague, introduced me to a project where she thought I might fit in. After reading the script, I met the director and we began talking about everything. We will shoot the Pilot for the film (which basically is a scene from the film to present to the big studios) on Tuesday and take it all from there. It looks very promising, and hopefully there will be a distributor who will support this passionate project, which touches a vulnerable subject not too many people has seen or heard of before.

I will keep on updating when it feels right.
Until then, have a good one!

Movie recommendation of the post: If you have not seen WARRIOR yet… you know what to do. Powerful, fearless and gripping performances by Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte and Joel Edgerton!

It is decided! At the end of the month I will be on the plane to Los Angeles together with my sister and good friend – ready to explore the deepest of dungeons in this fascinating city. After my previous visit there I know for sure that the city does you good, fills you with sparks ; if you treat it with respect.

The big plan was to leave in January 2012, but due to the fact that my sister got a job over there, I saw no other option than to join her (as you might know I’m weak for adventures). She will be working a lot while I will take on classes, write, study and learn up from down. If anyone has anything they would want to recommend to us; please do so. It might do us good.