The BBC has acquired UK rights to the new Swedish 'Wallander' series, while MHz Choice has picked up rights for the US and Canada. The show stars Gustaf Skarsgård as the titular detective.
01Summary
- 01The BBC has acquired UK rights to the new Swedish crime drama 'Wallander', with MHz Choice buying rights in the US and Canada.
- 02Gustaf Skarsgård, known for 'Vikings', stars as Kurt Wallander, aged 42, whose life begins to unravel.
- 03The first season consists of three 90-minute films, directed by Antonia Pyk, Molly Hartleb, Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja.
- 04The series is based on Henning Mankell's novels, which have sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
- 05The new adaptation will air in the UK on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer.
02Why it matters
This secures a new version of a beloved crime franchise for UK and North American audiences, offering a contemporary take on a familiar character.
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