Hold onto your horned helmets—Zentropa has just dropped the first trailer for The Last Viking, a delightfully off-kilter dark comedy written and directed by Danish auteur Anders Thomas Jensen. Known for his wildly inventive takes on human dysfunction (Riders of Justice, Men & Chicken), Jensen’s latest outing promises another absurdly emotional—and emotionally absurd—rollercoaster.
Front and center in the madness are Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas, reuniting once again under Jensen’s uniquely bizarre lens. They play Anker and Manfred, estranged brothers thrown back into each other’s chaotic lives after Anker’s release from prison for a botched bank robbery. The kicker? The loot is buried next to their childhood home, and only Manfred knows the exact spot—if his fragile mental state doesn’t derail the whole operation first.
But this isn’t just a two-man show. The cast is stacked with Danish acting royalty: Sofie Gråbøl, Lars Ranthe, Kardo Razzazi, Lars Brygmann, Nicolas Bro, and Søren Malling all lend their quirks to a story brimming with eccentric characters. Think bank robbers, burnout philosophers, washed-up rockstars, and yes—someone is apparently obsessed with re-forming the most famous pop band ever (ABBA fans, proceed cautiously).
The trailer promises the signature Jensen blend of twisted humor, emotional depth, and sledgehammer subtlety. There are Viking helmets, karaoke brawls, therapy sessions gone wrong, and at least one goose in a tutu. Whether you’re here for the loot, the laughs, or the emotional landmines, The Last Viking looks like a wild saga worth embarking on.
Release date TBA, but one thing’s for sure—this is one dysfunctional Viking tale you won’t want to miss.
Check Out The Trailer:-