Welcome to Sweden

Production
- Duration:
10 x 22 min
- Broadcaster:
TV4
- International sales:
E One
Season 1
- Created by:
Greg Poehler
- Written by:
Niclas Carlsson, Josephine Bornebusch & Greg Poehler
- Directed by:
Calle Åstrand
- Producer:
Benjamin Thuresson
- Released:
2014
Filmed in Sweden, New York and Los Angeles, Welcome to Sweden is a fish out of water comedy series based on Greg Poehler’s true life story about a New York accountant, Bruce who falls in love with a Swedish girl, Emma, and follows his heart to Sweden. Making his acting debut, Greg who stars in the series along with Josephine Bornebusch who plays Emma, Lena Olin as Emma’s mother Viveka, Claes Månsson as Emma’s father, and Illeana Douglas and Patrick Duffy as Bruce’s parents. Cameo appearances include Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Aubrey Plaza and Gene Simmons among others.
Awards
Best International Comedy Series at the Golden Nymph 2015
Best Sitcom at the Banff Rockie Awards 2015