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T10 WHATS UP! April 4 - 10, 2021 During PBS's Winter TCA Press Tour, Helin talked about her reasons for accepting the role of Martha, who, like her, was Swedish. The princess's story is not widely known, even in her homeland. According to a February article by Indiewire's Kristen Lopez, Helin said: "He- roes don't take any credit for what they do. The character in- stantly came to me, but no one in Sweden knew about her." Helin's early career credits include the films "At Point Blank" (2003), "Masjavlar" (2004) and "Arn" (2007). She gained more widespread fame when she starred in the TV se- ries "The Bridge," a co-produc- tion between Sweden and Den- mark. More recently, she starred in the Australian crime drama "Mystery Road." Her "Atlantic Crossing" co- star is likely more familiar to American audiences. MacLach- lan was cast in director David Lynch's films "Dune" (1984) and "Blue Velvet" (1987) before landing the leading role of spe- cial agent Dale Cooper in Lynch's acclaimed TV series "Twin Peaks" in 1990, a role that solidified his star status. He's also known for his work in such movies as "The Doors" (1991) and "The Flintstones" (1994) and the TV series "Des- perate Housewives," "Sex and the City" and "Portlandia." In addition to Santelmann as Prince Olav and Harris as the first lady, "Atlantic Crossing's" main cast also includes Søren Pilmark ("Downsizing") as Olav's father, King Haakon VII; Daniel Betts ("The Crown") as foreign policy adviser Harry Hopkins; and Suzanne Bertish ("The Wife") as diplomat Flor- ence Jaffray Harriman. Lucy Russell ("Wolf Hall") appears as presidential secretary and rumored FDR mistress Mar- guerite "Missy" LeHand. The series is a co-production between Beta Film for NRK and PBS's Masterpiece, but it wasn't originally in contention for the Masterpiece slate this season. During the TCA Winter Press Tour, Masterpiece Theatre ex- ecutive producer Susanne Simpson admitted she had been aware of the Norwegian pro- duction of "Atlantic Crossing" months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit but hadn't pur- sued it. When massive shut- downs led to delays in five other productions, however, she took a closer look for things to bring to North American audiences. "Once I was able to see the show, it wasn't a very hard deci- sion," Simpson said. With acclaimed performers portraying historical figures, lavish period sets and costumes, and hundreds of special effects depicting one of the most mem- orable eras in modern history, the program will likely strike a chord with viewers on this side of the Atlantic as well. Don't miss the premiere of "Atlantic Crossing," airing Sunday, April 4, on PBS Masterpiece. Sofia Helin and Kyle MacLachlan in "Atlantic Crossing" continued from page T2 Her story: The princess and the president in 'Atlantic Crossing' TV FEATURE Celebrations 5 x 5