During the Nordic Media Days conference (Nordiske Mediedager) in Bergen, Netflix announced the standalone sequel Florida, building on the global success of the Norwegian disaster miniseries La Palma (2024), which is currently ranked as the eighth most-watched non-English TV title on Netflix globally, with 70.3 million views. Florida is scheduled to premiere in 2027. Casting details have yet to be announced.
From the creators of the disaster hits The Quake and La Palma, Florida follows a Norwegian community in Florida only hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, as the community remains oblivious to the disastrous tsunami heading their way.
“To be able to make Florida is a dream I have had for a long time, and I am very pleased that Netflix also believes in the project. Our ambition is to create a spectacular disaster series with characters audiences can mirror themselves in and truly care about, and that’s why it’s so reassuring to have such a talented and experienced director like Cecilie with us on this journey.”
Lars Gudmestad, Screenwriter
Produced by the Oslo-based production house Fantefilm, known for ‘Scandisaster’ hits like The Wave, The Quake, and La Palma, the four-part miniseries is directed by Cecilie Mosli(The Snowsister, Grey’s Anatomy), and written by Lars Gudmestad(La Palma, The Burning Sea).
“People confronted with crises are the most fascinating starting point for drama. With La Palma, Lars Gudmestad, Fantefilm and Netflix demonstrated the power of combining large-scale disasters with intimate human stories, and I am very proud and happy to be part of the new project, Florida.”
Cecilie Mosli, Director
The series is produced by Lasse Greve Alsos and Jan Eirik Langøen for Fantefilm Scripted Series. Martin Sundland serves as executive producer alongside Greve Alsos.
Watch the trailer for La Palma, starring Anders Baasmo (Power Play,The Arctic Convoy), and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Westworld, The Seed):
“Norwegian members – and audiences worldwide – have embraced the “Scandisaster” genre with exceptional enthusiasm, proving there’s a real appetite for smart, character‑driven disaster stories. The team behind La Palma is a master of the genre, and Florida raises the stakes, turning up the tension and emotion in a bold new setting. Fans of La Palma will get all the intensity, scale and heart they loved the first time around, while Florida also stands entirely on its own – ready to thrill and delight a whole new wave of Netflix members.”
Håkon Briseid, Director for Series at Netflix Nordic
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During the Nordic Media Days conference (Nordiske Mediedager) in Bergen, Netflix announced the standalone sequel Florida, building on the global success of the Norwegian disaster miniseries La Palma (2024), which is currently ranked as the eighth most-watched non-English TV title on Netflix globally, with 70.3 million views. Florida is scheduled to premiere in 2027. Casting details have yet to be announced.
From the creators of the disaster hits The Quake and La Palma, Florida follows a Norwegian community in Florida only hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, as the community remains oblivious to the disastrous tsunami heading their way.
Produced by the Oslo-based production house Fantefilm, known for ‘Scandisaster’ hits like The Wave, The Quake, and La Palma, the four-part miniseries is directed by Cecilie Mosli (The Snowsister, Grey’s Anatomy), and written by Lars Gudmestad (La Palma, The Burning Sea).
The series is produced by Lasse Greve Alsos and Jan Eirik Langøen for Fantefilm Scripted Series. Martin Sundland serves as executive producer alongside Greve Alsos.
Watch the trailer for La Palma, starring Anders Baasmo (Power Play, The Arctic Convoy), and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Westworld, The Seed):
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Source: Netflix Photo credits: Manolo Pavon / AnneValeur / Netflix
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