La Palma cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Netflix's natural disaster series 

La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)
La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)

La Palma is a Netflix series. Released on December 12, 2024, it is mainly based on the Canary island of La Palma. Sara and her family arrive for a vacation, but they quickly discover indicators of a potential calamity.

Cracks begin to emerge on the island, and researcher Marie Ekdal and local officials foresee the possibility of a tsunami. The series explores the attempts of locals and neighboring countries to prepare for the impending threat.

The show's cast includes Thea Sofie Loch Naess as Marie Ekdal, a forceful lead character; Anders Baasmo as Fredrik, who enhances the family dynamic; and Alma Günther as Sara, whose role adds to the emotional plot.


La Palma cast list

1. Thea Sofie Loch Naess as Marie Ekdal

Thea Sofie Loch Næss (Image via Instagram/@tisifi)
Thea Sofie Loch Næss (Image via Instagram/@tisifi)

Marie Ekdal, a young geologist who finds indications of an imminent volcanic eruption, is portrayed by Thea Sofie Loch Naess. Her character, who bears the burdensome obligation of warning others, is the emotional core of the narrative because she blends scientific knowledge with sincere fear.

She began performing when she was eight years old, and in the 2014 debut of One Night in Oslo, she played a key role. In addition, Naess portrayed the antagonist, Skade, in The Last Kingdom (2018) and made an appearance in The Last King (2016).


2. Alma Günther as Sara

A still of Alma Günther from La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)
A still of Alma Günther from La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)

Born in July 2006, Alma Günther is an actress from Norway. She plays Sara on La Palma. Her parts in Gledelig jul (2020) and Welcome to Utmark (2021) have earned her recognition.

Netflix has not provided any other details about her character in the show. Furthermore, Alma likes dancing, singing, drawing, practicing judo, shooting an arrow, and acting.


3. Anders Baasmo as Fredrik

A still of Anders Baasmo from La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)
A still of Anders Baasmo from La Palma trailer (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)

Anders Baasmo plays Fredrik in the Netflix show. He is Sara’s father in the show and deals with marital problems while on vacation on the island.

Anders is a Norwegian actor from Hamar, known for his roles in Buddy, Kon-Tiki, and Dag. He has received several awards, including the Amanda, Gullruten, and Hedda awards.


Supporting cast & characters of Netflix's La Palma

  • Amund Harboe as Erik
  • Johannes Joner as Arnt
  • Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Jennifer
  • Jenny Evensen as Charlie
  • Bernard Storm Lager as Tobias
  • Jorge de Juan as Álvaro
  • Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Haukur
  • Thorbjørn Harr as Jens Uvdal
  • Iselin Shumba Skjævesland as Karin
  • Benjamin Lønne Røsler as Hugo Berg
  • Irina Eidsvold Tøien as Petra
  • Lolo S. Henningsen as Delivery Guy
  • Ruth Lecuona as Anna
  • Christian Strand as Norwegian Newscaster
  • Javi Armas as Receptionist
  • Valeria Rodríguez as Nurse (Hospital)
  • Isaac Dos Santos as Diving Shop Employee
  • Nacho Peña as Junior Employee (President’s Office)
  • Vivild Falk Berg as Ida Jensen
  • Eline Grødal as Anne Berit
  • Jesper Malm as Norwegian Man (Airport)
  • Karlos Klaumannsmoller as Civil Servant
  • Tavi Garcia as Captain (Tourist Boat)
  • Xiaomin Dong and Victor Chou as Chinese Tourists
  • Saida Santana as Hectic Lady
  • Adrian Torrijos as Male Steward
  • Almudena Rey as Island President
  • Joel Hernandez as Young Man (Satellite Telephone)

Main plot of La Palma

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In the show, Sara and her family take a holiday to the Canary Island of La Palma. Marie, a researcher, finds volcanic fissures that could cause a tsunami, but the government doesn't care. Sara attempts to flee as the eruption begins, but she survives an aircraft crash. Her family is fighting to get off the island in the meantime.

Ultimately, Sara and her friend Charlie manage to survive the tsunami by remaining on a grounded aircraft. Sara's uncle Jens surreptitiously notifies them and helps her family find sanctuary at a secure location. The family survives the calamity and gets back together.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala