Nick Cave & Warren Ellis to Compose Score for Detective Hole

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Netflix is thrilled to announce that acclaimed musicians and composers Nick Cave and Warren Ellis will create the original score for the highly anticipated new series Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole (Norwegian title: Jo Nesbøs Harry Hole), produced by Working Title, based on Jo Nesbø’s global bestselling crime novels.

The pairing of Cave and Ellis with the dark, atmospheric world of Harry Hole is a match made in noir heaven. Renowned for their haunting, emotive soundtracks – spanning films such as The Proposition, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and Wind River – Cave and Ellis bring a depth and intensity that perfectly echoes the psychological complexity and Nordic noir sensibility of Nesbø’s universe. 

Composer Nick Cave: “We loved working on this adaptation – Harry Hole’s murky, morally-complex world has been brought to life in all its darkly brutal glory, and it was an honour to work with the legendary Jo Nesbo. “

Author, creator and executive producer Jo Nesbø: “Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are masters at conjuring mood and tension, and their music is the ideal companion to Harry Hole’s brooding, enigmatic journey through the shadows of Oslo. Their music has always been a soundtrack to my writing process. To have them now scoring the world of Harry Hole feels both surreal and absolutely right.”

About Nick Cave 

Nick Cave is an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, author, and composer, best known as the frontman of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Renowned for his powerful lyrics and deep, emotive voice, Cave has captivated audiences worldwide for over four decades. Among his most iconic songs are Into My Arms, The Mercy Seat, and Red Right Hand – the latter of which has become a cultural touchstone, featured in numerous films and television series, including Peaky Blinders. Since forming in 1983, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have released over 18 studio albums, selling more than 5 million records globally. Cave’s influence extends well beyond the music world; he is also celebrated for his work in film, having collaborated with longtime bandmate Warren Ellis on acclaimed soundtracks. His evocative compositions have left a lasting mark on both independent and mainstream cinema. With a career defined by artistic innovation and emotional honesty, Nick Cave remains one of the most respected and influential figures in contemporary music and culture. 

About Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole:

Created by one of the greatest storytellers in crime fiction, Jo Nesbøs Harry Hole is a whodunnit serial killer mystery led by famed anti-hero Harry Hole. Underneath the surface, this series is a nuanced character drama about two police officers – and supposed colleagues – operating on opposite sides of the law. Throughout the season, Harry goes head-to-head with his long-time adversary and corrupt detective Tom Waaler. Harry is a brilliant but tormented homicide detective who struggles with his demons. As the two navigate the blurred ethical lines of the criminal justice system, Harry must do all he can to catch a serial killer and bring Waaler to justice before it is too late.

• Cast: Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman, Pia Tjelta, Ellen Helinder, Anders Baasmo, Maxime Baune Bochud, Kåre Conradi, Simon J. Berger, Peter Stormare, Fridtjov Såheim, Eili Harboe, Atle Antonsen, Manish Sharma, Jesper Christensen,  Kristoffer Joner, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Linn Skåber, Jonas Strand Gravli, Sonny Lindberg, Agnes Kittelsen, Nader Khademi, Agot Sendstad, Maja Christiansen, Frank Kjosås, Kelly Gale, Oddgeir Thune, Ravdeep Singh Bajwa,  Henrik Mestad, Ingar Helge Gimle, Henriette Steenstrup, Helge Jordal, Eirik Hallert, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ane Dahl Torp and Dagny. 
• Directors: Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson
• Creator & Screenwriter: Jo Nesbø 
• Producer: Tor Arne Øvrebø
• Executive producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Amelia Granger, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson
• Production Company: Working Title 
• Studio: Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group
• Release Date: March 26, 2026
• Episodes: 9

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