Spain’s Secuoya Studios Signs First Look Deal With Icelandic Production Banner Act4 Led by ‘True Detective’ Actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Among Others (EXCLUSIVE)

Spain’s Secuoya Studios is continuing its international expansion through a new first-look deal with the Icelandic production company Act4 which is spearheaded by a group of high-profile creatives, including “True Detective” actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and “As Long As We Live” producer Hörður Rúnarsson.

This pact, which marks the beginning of the relation between the Spanish and Icelandic TV banners, is part of of Secuoya Studios’ strategy to dedicate 30% of its catalogue to content in languages other than Spanish by 2027. The Madrid-based film and TV studio behind “Shades” and “Arcadia” recently struck similar partnerships with BlackBox Multimedia in the U.K. and with Sydney Gallonde, the indie French producer of Harlan Coben’s hit series “No Second Chance” and “Just One Look.”

Iceland has established itself as a highly attractive environment for international co-productions, bolstered by local tax rebates capped at 35% and a strong reputation as a creative hub, alongside a wide range of natural locations. Act4, whose leadership is completed by Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson and Birkir Blær Ingólfsson (“The Minister 1 & 2”), has already delivered the series “Reykjavik Fusion and is currently producing “Death of a Horse.”

‘This partnership represents a key step in our international roadmap. As a leading pan-regional Nordic player, Act4 shares with us a creative and strategic vision that prioritizes quality, diversity and global reach. We are excited about what we can build together,’ said Brendan Fitzgerald, Secuoya Studios CEO.

Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson, CEO of Act4, said “Partnering with Secuoya Studios is not only a prestigious recognition of ACT4’s operations and success- but also a key factor in strengthening our vision and strategy for a greater reach across the Nordics.”