Jens Christian Fodstad

Jens Christian Fodstad, honestly, doesn't get the kind of mainstream hype that some of his peers do, but the dude's filmography? Pretty killer. He’s popped up in “De uskyldige” (2021)—that’s “The Innocents” if you’re watching outside Norway—and, man, that movie just sticks with you. It dives into the whole dark side of childhood, not in a cheesy way, but in that “wow, kids are actually terrifying sometimes” way. Fodstad doesn’t always go for the flashiest roles, but he’s one of those actors who adds that weird, magnetic charge every time he’s on screen. Jump back to “Kraftidioten” (2014), or “In Order of Disappearance” if you’re scrolling through an English streaming service. It’s got all the Scandinavian black comedy vibes—icy landscapes, deadpan humor, and, honestly, a body count that sneaks up on you. Fodstad’s presence just fits right in. He’s not out here trying to steal every scene, but he knows how to work a moment so you remember him. Then you’ve got “The 12th Man” (2017), which—let’s be real—hits different if you’re into those gritty WWII survival stories. This one’s tense, cold, and surprisingly emotional. Fodstad? He delivers. The guy’s not afraid to go all in, no matter how bleak or intense the story gets. Altogether, he’s the sort of actor you notice more and more as you dig into European cinema, and honestly, he’s worth keeping on your radar.