Bestselling Swedish author Viveca Sten’s hit crime novels The Åre Murders will be adapted as a drama series by Viaplay. Set in the simultaneously beautiful and bleak mountain landscapes of northern Sweden, the six-part series is produced by SF Studios in partnership with Viaplay and is directed by Joakim Eliasson (Honour; Gåsmamman). Sten’s books have been published in more than 40 countries and sold over 7.5 million copies, with the screen version of her The Sandhamn Murders reaching nearly 100 million viewers worldwide since 2010.
In The Åre Murders, Stockholm police officer Hanna Ahlander takes refuge from her personal and professional problems in the scenic village of Åre. But when a young woman disappears on St. Lucia’s Day, Hanna is rapidly drawn into the investigation. Local police officer Daniel Lindskog reluctantly accepts her help, but can they trust each other?
The series will start filming in spring 2023, with SF Studios’ Brita Lundqvist producing. Alongside Viveca Sten (pictured), the series’ executive producers are Susann Billberg at SF Studios and Helena Larand at Viaplay Group. Global sales are handled by Viaplay Content Distribution.
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