The jury has been looking for “the year’s most memorable performances” in front of the camera and “talents with special artistic potential”.
Kit Walker Johansson’s performance as Oscar Winge, a defense attorney who flirts with gangsters in SVT’s drama series “The Dogs”, has attracted widespread attention.
Other nominees include Hov1 star Noel Flike and Segen Tesfai, both nominated for “Flaggan”. Nonni Ardal Hammarström is nominated for her performance in Alex Schulman’s “Arkipelag”.
The winner will be announced during the Stockholm Film Festival on November 19. Previous award winners include Edvin Ryding and Alicia Vikander.