CBS Studios unveiled a new premium drama series on Thursday The darknessa co-production between CBS Studios and Icelandic production company Truenorth and executive producers Stampede Ventures, starring Oscar nominee Lena Olin (Enemies, a Lovestory, Hunter, Chocolate, The artist’s wife, Hilma), the Oscar nominee Lasse Hallström (Chocolate, What does Gilbert Grape eat?, Hilma) is set to “Direct”.
Filming of the six-part English-language series will begin later this year in Iceland for local broadcaster Síminn. The series reunites Olin with director Hallström in his first foray into television. The project was announced at the MIA market in Rome.
Based on the bestselling thriller series by Icelandic author Ragnar Jónasson, The darkness follows detective inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir “as she investigates a shocking murder case while dealing with her own personal trauma,” according to a plot description. “Faced with early retirement and the need to take on a new partner, Hulda is determined to find the murderer, even at the risk of her own life.”
The darkness was written by Sam Shore (CBBC’s). mystic), with Jónasson serving as executive producer. The series is distributed outside Iceland by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
“With The darkness“CBS Studios reaffirms its commitment to telling compelling stories with exceptional talent in front of and behind the camera,” said Lindsey Martin, senior vice president, international co-productions and development at CBS Studios. “The team was able to create a visionary, propulsive crime drama in English from Jónasson’s rich, fascinating source material, and we are excited for viewers to see this exciting series come to life on the screen.”
John-Paul Sarni, Executive Vice President and Head of International Content and IP Acquisitions at Stampede, said: “Ragnar Jónasson has created an incredible character in Hulda, which we are thrilled to bring to life with the incomparable Lena Olin.” Sam Shores Writing style for the series further adds to the mystery that keeps the audience enthralled and puzzled at every turn.”
Greg Silverman, CEO and founder of Stampede, added: “Lasse Hallström is a world-class storyteller who captures humanity at an operational level. We are thrilled to have him as our partner for this series.”
And Kristinn Thordarson, senior vice president of film and television at Truenorth, said: “Ragnar Jónasson has become synonymous with Norse mysteries Hulda The book series is a clever and captivating world that we are excited to explore as a first-class television drama, collaborating with the talents of Lasse Hallström and Lena Olin on this series.”
CBS Studios’ international co-productions also include: Colin from accounts, Munich games, Bestseller Boy and what is to come NCIS: Sydneyin addition to Gold diggerthe first co-production between CBS Studios and Stampede Ventures.
