Why Mads Mikkelsen Returned to Denmark to Make Movies
Many international stars and directors flock to Hollywood after finding success in their home countries. Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars throughout film history originated far from America, and Mads Mikkelsen is one of them. One of the best actors of his generation, Mikkelsen started off with highly acclaimed Danish films from directors like Nicolas Winding Refn (Pusher), Susanne Bier (Open Hearts, After the Wedding) and, Lone Scherfig (Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself).