Sidse Babett Knudsen Joins Season 2 of Crime Thriller 'The Asset' ('Legenden')

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Netflix today announced that Sidse Babett Knudsen (Borgen, Westworld, After the Wedding) has joined the cast of the second season of The Asset (Legenden), the critically acclaimed Danish thriller series. The announcement was made this morning at the Copenhagen TV Festival, underscoring Netflix's continued commitment to bold, high-quality Nordic storytelling. 

Knudsen will play a central role in the new season, bringing her singular combination of intelligence, gravitas, and emotional complexity to the series. Full character details will be revealed closer to the premiere. Production on Season 2 has started in Denmark. 

Actor Sidse Babett Knudsen: “I am delighted to join season 2 of The Asset. The role I was offered is so interesting, intriguing, and simply a joy to explore. It’s a thrill to work with such talented and wonderful people. You can feel how deeply the entire creative team and cast are invested in this world, and they have been incredibly generous in making me feel so welcome. I am honestly having a great time.”

The first season drew widespread critical praise for its taut plotting, layered performances, and its unflinching portrait of power, loyalty, and deception. The series has been one of Netflix's standout Nordic originals, attracting a global audience while remaining firmly rooted in Danish storytelling tradition.

About The Asset 

• Main Cast: Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Afshin Firouzi, Nicolas Bro and Soheil Bavi

• Conceptual Director: Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm

• Producers: Jacob Jarek, Marta Mleczek & Matilda Appelin

• Head Writers: Frederik Ringtved & Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm

• Episode Writers: Johanne Algren, Oscar Giese & Christian Bengtson

• Production Company: Profile Pictures

• Episodes: 6 (TBD)

For more information, visit netflix.com/theasset // netflix.com/legenden