New Head of Development at Nice Drama

Nice Drama has appointed Mikael Newihl as head of development, taking up the role on February 1, 2019.

Newihl has worked at Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) for the past seven years, most recently as VP of drama Nordic. He recently has been behind hit Viaplay series such as The Lawyer, Conspiracy of Silence and Black Lake, along with upcoming productions such as The Inner Circle and Before We Die.

He will report to Alexander Tanno, CEO of Nice Drama. Tanno commented: “Mikael has played a key role in the ongoing success of Viaplay’s and TV3’s scripted projects. His extensive knowledge and deep creative engagement make him a perfect match for our ambitions at Nice Drama.”

Newihl said: “As a creator at heart with a passion for storytelling, I always want to be as close as possible to the creative process. The role of head of development at Nice Drama is a fantastic opportunity for me and I can’t wait to bring even more new ideas to life, together with my talented colleagues.”