The young people who starred in the Hidden Lives series are starting military service.
MTV tells that Encrypted Lives – three actors leave the series. Leevi Rapeli, Akseli Sarvilinna and Elmeri Ylä-Rautio are leaving the series because they are starting military service.
However, according to MTV, the trio will not say goodbye to each other, because they are doing their military service in the same garrison in Upinniemi.
In an interview with MTV, the trio describes the mood of leaving the series.
– I’ve been involved in Salkkarei for almost six years, so I still don’t quite understand that that work will end now. Yes, it feels special that from January shooting schedules will no longer be emailed, says Ylä-Rautio, who played Matias Kajander.
Elmeri Ylä-Rautio has acted in Salkkarei for six years. MTV Oy / Kimmo Jaatinen
Sarvilinna, on the other hand, has acted in the series for two years.
– It’s hard to understand how life is changing now. However, there you are in the army around the clock and you don’t get to see family or friends in the same way, Sarvilinna states.
Akseli Sarvilinna has been involved in the Salatut elämät series for two years. MTV Oy / Kimmo Jaatinen
Rapeli joined the series in May 2024.
– It’s strange to leave and maybe a little sad, because it’s been really fun here and this work community has felt like a little family. A bit wistful feelings, he commented.
Leevi Rapeli has played Magnus Mustavaara in Salkkarei. MTV Oy / Kimmo Jaatinen
All three actors have also signed up for high school recently. Ylä-Rautio and Rapeli are last spring’s graduates, Sarvilinna graduated from high school in December.
Salkkari stars did acting jobs alongside their high school studies.
– Some days it has gone from seven in the morning to eight in the evening, Rapeli told Iltalehti in an interview in the spring.
However, the rush has been resolved.
– This is such a great experience that it is worth it, Ylä-Rautio described.