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Who is the explosive expert Nicke in The Helicopter Heist?
The series is based on the historical heist of 2009 that stunned a nation
NETFLIX The Helicopter Heist is a new original series that is based on a true story.
The new Netflix series premiered on November 22, 2024 and already viewers want to know more about the cast, particularly Nicke, who plays the explosive expert.
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What is The Helicopter Heist about?
The Helicopter Heist is a Swedish action thriller based on the 2017 novel, Helikoterranet by Jonas Bonnier.
The eight-part series reimagines true events of the 2009 Vastberga helicopter robbery in Stockholm, Sweden.
In this action-packed series the narrative follows the story of two childhood friends who take their chances at making it rich by trying to pull off one last heist.
The heist was no easy feat, and the series details the meticulous planning it took to rob one of the safest cash depots in Sweden.
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Scenes are said to leave viewers on the edge of their seats as the gang of thieves stop at nothing - even stealing a helicopter to land on the roof of the cash depot in the process - to take off with £3.9million.
The story captures a tale of brotherhood and fatherhood with each character being pulled in different directions morally.
Who is Nicke in The Helicopter Heist?
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Nicke is an explosives expert in the adrenaline filled series.
He is played by Swedish actor, Wim Elfwencrona.
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Much like Rami, Nicke was a family man who was persuaded to return to a life of crime.
But what sets him apart from the other criminal cast members is that he has a sense of morality.
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The true story
On 23 September, 2009, a G4S cash service depot was robbed in southern Stockholm.
The thieves used a stolen Bell 206 helicopter to land on the building.
They then smashed a glass window using sledgehammers and used miniature bombs to blow security doors open.
The police were unable to pursue the thieves because they had planted bombs at the police helicopter base on a nearby island.
Eventually, the thieves were arrested and Alexander Erikkson, whom Axel is based on, received an eight-year prison sentence for his crime.
How can I watch The Helicopter Heist?
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Season one of The Helicopter Heist is available to stream now on Netflix.
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The episodes are dubbed in English and subtitles are available.
Behind-the-scenes footage in the makings of the series have also been released in a Netflix special documentary called, Making The Helicopter Heist.
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