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Lena Olin Latest News

Birth Name:Lena Maria Jonna Olin

Birth Place:Stockholm, Sweden

Profession Actor

Exclusive Welcome to Sweden Sneak Peek: Emma Saves Bruce From Emmasculation

Bruce (Greg Poehler) really can't catch a break, but at least he's got Emma (Josephine Bornebusch) on his side! On Thursday's Welcome to Sweden, Bruce's unemployment comes under scrutiny from Emma's parents when she offers to support them both. Passive-aggressive disapproval ensues.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

Welcome to Sweden Exclusive Video: Bruce Commits the Ultimate Swedish Taboo!

As if not being tall wasn't bad enough, on Thursday's Welcome to Sweden, Bruce (Greg Poehler) commits an even bigger Swedish faux pas.

Tue, Jul 15, 2014

How Welcome to Sweden Went from a Pipe Dream to Your New Favorite Show

Following in an older sibling's footsteps can be daunting, but thank God Greg Poehler had the balls to try or else we never would have gotten to see the refreshing and hilarious new comedy Welcome to Sweden. The semi-autobiographical series, which premieres on Thursday at 9/8c on NBC and is already a hit (and renewed!) in Sweden, is based on Poehler's experiences leaving his high-powered job in New York and moving to Stockholm to be with the love of his life.

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

NBC Acquires Amy and Greg Poehler Comedy Welcome to Sweden

NBC has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights to Welcome to Sweden, a sitcom from Amy Poehler and her brother Greg, Deadline reports. The semi-autobiographical comedy will star creator Greg as Bruce, a New York accountant, who falls for a Swedish girl Emmy (Josephine Bornebusch) and follows her to Sweden.

Tue, Oct 8, 2013

This interminable waiting ...

Question: This interminable waiting game that ABC is playing regarding the fate of Alias is not to be had! What can we, the fans, do about it? Anything? Answer: ABC confirmed late Tuesday that Alias is returning in just seven short weeks on Wednesdays at 8 pm. There are eight episodes remaining — reduced from 13. Here's how they're being scheduled: April 19, 8-10 pm/ET: Two-hour episode. Syd's baby is born and Vaughn's fate is revealed. Michael Vartan, Lena Olin and Greg Grunberg return. April 26, 8-9 pm: The 100th episode. Bradley Cooper returns. May 3, 8-9 pm: Currently in production. Devlin returns. May 10, 8-9 pm: TBD May 17, 8-9 pm: TBD May 24, 8-10 pm: Two-hour finale.

Wed, Mar 1, 2006

The countdown to Alias' hotly...

The countdown to Alias' hotly anticipated series finale officially got under way last week when new mum Jennifer Garner returned to the set to begin work on the show's last 10 or so episodes. And although ABC has yet to announce when (or where) the spy drama will complete its run (what's up with that?), there's every reason to believe that the 5-year-old series will go out the same way it came in: with a huge bang and a ton of hype. Not one to diminish expectations, executive producer Jeff Pinkner declares, "We want every episode from here to the end to top the one before it." OK, if ever there's a statement that demands a few follow-up Qs, it's that one. So, let's get to it. Ausiello: What are some of the big returns you have planned?Pinkner: Lena Olin's coming back for the 99th episode, which is our second one back. Ausiello: Really? Just for the 99th?Pinkner: Well, no, she's actually going to be back for a co

Fri, Feb 10, 2006

Great job keeping Lena Olin's ...

Question: Great job keeping Lena Olin's reappearance on Alias last week a secret (Ask Ausiello 12/7). Answer: Yeah, that was tough — almost as difficult as keeping quiet about the Carver being sibs Quentin and Kit. I say almost because, well, truth be told, I didn't actually know Quentin and Kit were the masked menaces until just yesterday when FX accidentally posted photos of the big reveal on their freakin' website! I. Kid. You. Not. They were pulled down within an hour, so I doubt many people saw it, but still.

Wed, Dec 21, 2005

Alias Jack cut off Desantis' ear...

AliasJack cut off Desantis' ear and then let Renee Reinne kill him! That's the kind of fatherly and grandfatherly protection you definitely want to have if you are eight-months pregnant. The look on Jack's face when he saw the nursery that his ex had carefully crafted was just priceless. I think when he finds out that Syd's mom is the one who took his daughter and had her tortured in a supposedly "safe for baby" procedure that hacked into her memory, things are going to get really ugly. I'd love a showdown between Mama and Papa Bristow — the chemistry between Lena Olin and Victor Garber is insanely intense and fabulous. Here's hoping that plays out well. Gotta love that Syd was able to fight through the pain and confusion to give her captors false info about Horizo

Thu, Dec 15, 2005

Any chance spy mama Lena Olin ...

Question: Any chance spy mama Lena Olin will be back on Alias? Answer: Yes, she will be back, but I'm not saying when.

Wed, Dec 7, 2005

Will Lena Olin return to ...

Question: Will Lena Olin return to Alias anytime this season? Answer: No deal yet, but if I had a serious gambling problem — and, let's face it, I might — I would bet my entire 401K that she'll be back before the end of the season.

Wed, Nov 2, 2005