Banijay Finland Unveils Doping Thriller 'Disqualified' Led by Laura Birn
The series, based on journalist Johanna Aatsalo's reporting and book, is being presented at the MIA Market in Rome.
Banijay Finland has announced Disqualified, a sports doping thriller series led by Laura Birn, according to Deadline. The project is being presented at the MIA Market in Rome on October 22, 2026.
The series is based on reporting by journalist Johanna Aatsalo, which was later published as a book. It follows a fictionalized sports journalist investigating systematic doping within Finland's national ski team.
Minna Virkajärvi, executive producer at Banijay Finland, described the show as an investigative thriller about abuse of power, corruption and press freedom.
Birn's credits and the Banijay Finland slate
Birn was among the cast of the Apple TV sci-fi series Foundation, appearing alongside Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Alexander Siddig, Troy Kotsur and Pilou Asbæk.
Banijay Finland's roster includes Murder in Hanko, Detective Maria Kallio, Queen Heist and Supporting Actor, the vertical drama Survival Sisters, and films such as The Good Widow.
Quick answers
What is Disqualified about?
It follows a fictionalized sports journalist investigating systematic doping within Finland's national ski team.
Who leads the cast of Disqualified?
Laura Birn leads the series from Banijay Finland.
What is Disqualified based on?
It is based on reporting by journalist Johanna Aatsalo, which became a book.