Helena Danielsson (“Hilma”) produces for Viaplay Studios. “The Stockholm Bloodbath shaped the destiny of our region, and Viaplay viewers can look forward to an epic and also deeply human film,” said Wallestam, who compared the film with “Hilma” because it’s also a personal project for Wallestam and all the major talents involved. “Our commitment to sharing Nordic stories with the world is both ambitious and unprecedented,” said Filippa Wallestam, exec VP and chief content officer of Viaplay parent Nordic Entertainment Group. Viaplay Studios is producing the film, while Nordisk Film is co-producing. “Stockholm Bloodbath” is expected to begin filming in autumn 2022 and will premiere exclusively on Viaplay in 2023. “We have fantastic actors who have made a name for themselves in English-language movies,” said the helmer, who is currently directing the Hollywood sci-fi thriller “Slingshot” starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne and Emily Beecham. Håfström said that casting is underway and will include a mix of Nordic and international stars. The helmer said Loe has written a “page-turning script that is the perfect foundation for a female-driven, stylish and razor-sharp tale of revenge set against the bloody backdrop of 1520s Stockholm.” He added that the movie will be “edgy, darkly humorous, bold, with a profound emotional core.” “It feels great to work with Viaplay to bring such dramatic events to the screen,” said Håfström, whose credits include the Oscar-nominated “Evil,” the Stephen King adaptation “1408” with John Cusack, “Escape Plan,” starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and the award-winning film “Quick.” He said the streaming company has created a “very friendly and open environment for creatives.” Erlend Loe (“Quick”) penned the script with Nora Landsrød. The movie, which has been described as being in the same vein as “The Favourite,” Gladiator” and “Game of Thrones,” is part of Viaplay’s mandate to produce two major English-language films every year about Nordic events and figures.

“American and British are better at writing their own history but at the same time it’s not a history lesson,” he added.

“It was a game changer in Sweden, and the country has been at Norway and Denmark, there’s been a lot of wars between the Nordics throughout the centuries,” said Håfström.

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