In a recent Zoom casting call, director Oystein Karlsen discovered his Leonard Cohen in actor Alex Wolff. The Norwegian director was immediately drawn to Wolff's portrayal of the famously melancholic Canadian singer-songwriter for his new TV miniseries, 'So Long Marianne.' Karlsen sought a professional musician and singer to authentically capture Cohen's music, and Wolff's background in music made him a perfect fit for the role.
Despite being from a different generation, Wolff was well-acquainted with Cohen's work, finding inspiration in his poetry from a young age. The series delves into Cohen's relationship with Marianne Ihlen, exploring their journey from the idyllic Greek island of Hydra to New York, where their love story takes a tumultuous turn.
