Mikko Penttilä, known for his role in the show Putous, has recently begun to expand his professional skills amid a troubling job climate for actors in Finland. He revealed during a press event for the Tähdet, tähdet program that like many freelance actors, he has experienced a significant reduction in available work, leading him to call for opportunities to perform.

Penttilä is set to be a competitor in the upcoming season of Putous and views this as a valuable chance to step out of his comfort zone and diversify his craft. He noted that the timing of the show's filming was fortunate, as his work calendar had been alarmingly sparse. Penttilä lamented the scarce job opportunities he's faced over the past year, indicating a wider issue affecting both theater and television production.

He emphasized that the current state of the industry is concerning and disappointing, calling for greater investment in Finnish culture and the arts. Penttilä underscored the importance of arts and culture to the Finnish identity, suggesting that more support and resources are essential for the creative sector to thrive in the challenging economic climate.