Whiskey On The Rocks cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Hulu's latest Swedish satirical series?

Whiskey On The Rocks is the latest addition to Hulu’s vast catalog of comedy shows. The series is inspired by historical events where a Soviet submarine accidentally floated toward Sweden’s coastline amid the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union.

Sweden's nonchalant and neutral Prime Minister was then forced to intervene to stop the tensions from growing, which could have led to a nuclear war. The satirical show features interesting characters and offers a humorous take on global leaders.

It showcases fictionalized versions of the US President, the Swedish Prime Minister, and the Soviet leader who were in office in 1981. Here are all the details you need about Whiskey On The Rocks cast and characters.

Whiskey On The Rocks cast and characters

The majority of the show’s narrative revolves around the following characters:

1) Rolf Lassgård as Sweden’s Prime Minister Thorbjörn Fälldin

Rolf Lassgård as Thorbjörn Fälldin (Image via YouTube/Hulu)

Rolf Lassgård stars as Thorbjörn Fälldin, who served as Sweden’s Prime Minister from 1976 to 1978 and from 1979 to 1982. Before becoming a politician, Thorbjörn was a sheep farmer. The show portrays him as a calm man who does not want to choose sides in the Cold War.

However, when the submarine hits his country’s shore, Thorbjörn is forced to make a tough call and finds himself in the middle of chaos. His inability to understand English only makes the situation funnier.

Lassgård is a Swedish actor who has starred in several shows and films and is famous for his appearances in crime dramas. Some of his renowned works include A Man Called Ove, The Lion Woman, and Another Time, Another Life.

2) Kestutis Stasys Jakstas as Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev

Kestutis Stasys Jakstas as Leonid Brezhnev (Image via YouTube/Hulu)

Kestutis Stasys Jaksta plays Leonid Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Soviet Union in Whiskey On The Rocks. Brezhnev held office from 1964 to 1982. In the show, he gets into action upon discovering the submarine’s operation has failed and seeks Thorbjörn Fälldin's help rescuing the crew.

Stasys Jakstas is a Lithuanian actor who has earlier appeared in shows like Bruto ir Neto, Tokyo Trial, Detektyvai: 209, and Ne Tau Martyna. His film credits include Nova Lituania, Redirected, and The Midwife.

3) Mark Noble as US President Ronald Reagan

Mark Noble as Ronald Reagan (Image via YouTube/Hulu)

Mark Noble portrays US President Ronald Reagan in Whiskey On The Rocks. The 40th POTUS held office from 1981 to 1989. In the show, he thinks the Soviet Union has attacked Sweden with a submarine and activates NATO’s response.

Noble is a British actor known for playing Colin Hamston in the soap opera Emmerdale. He has also appeared in the shows All Creatures Great & Small, Platform 7, and Marvel's Secret Invasion.

4) Niklas Engdahl as Sweden’s Chief of Defence Börje Lagercrantz

Niklas Engdahl stars as Sweden’s Chief of Defense, Börje Lagercrantz. He is responsible for managing the military action amid the chaos surrounding the submarine.

Lagercrantz works closely with the Prime Minister to monitor and resolve the issue. Engdahl is a Swedish actor known for starring in the shows Rebecka Martinsson, Hassel, and Fallet.