Mads Mikkelsenwill always be known for his roles inDoctor StrangeandRogue One, but a more recent film from the star that garnered acclaim has continued a run of impressive streaming success. Mikkelsen stars alongsideAmanda CollinandSimon BennebjerginThe Promised Land, formerly titledBastarden, the historical epic telling the story ofLudvig Kahlen, a Danish explorer who cultivated Denmark’s wild Jutland.The Promised Landis streaming on Paramount+ globally, where it’s beenclashing withTom Cruisefor weeks, and now the film has even beaten the latest sleeper hit fromHenry Cavill,Night Hunter.The Promised Landonly grossed $2 million at the box office, but it earned a“certified fresh”97% from critics onRotten Tomatoes, as well as a 95% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.
The Promised Landis also streaming on Hulu in America, with no plans to leave anytime soon. The film can also be rented or purchased onPrime Videofor less than $3 for those without a Hulu subscription.Nikolaj Arcelboth wrote and directedThe Promised Land, which is based on the novel byIda Jessen.Anders Thomas Jensenalso contributed to the script. Arcel also worked with Mikkelsen a few years earlier onRiders of Justice, an action film currently streaming for free onTubiand Prime Video. He even penned the screenplay for the malignedStephen Kingadaptation ofThe Dark Tower, which recruited A-listersIdris ElbaandMatthew McConaugheyto star. Arcel is also famous for his work onThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo(Daniel Craig),A Royal Affair(Alicia Vikander), andJournal 64(Fares Fares).
Who Does Mads Mikkelsen Play in ‘Doctor Strange’?
Mads Mikkelsen was tapped for the role of Kaecilius inDoctor Strange, the 2016 MCU film that introducedBenedict Cumberbatchas the titular character. Mikkelsen’s Kaecilius is the primary antagonist for most of the film, trying to foil the plans of Doctor Strange and The Ancient One (Tilda Swinton). While fans were happy to see Mikkelsen finally join the MCU, many complained about seeing such a talented performer like him in a one-and-done role, something the MCU has done plenty of times before.Doctor Strangegrossed $677 million globally, and the film is currently streaming onDisney+.
The Promised Landis one of the most popular movies in the world onParamount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Mikkelsen’s future projects.
The Promised Land
