We couldn´t be more excited to have him and David Magee on board – bringing their magic to screens again, following their successful collaboration on Finding Neverland.” His unique ability to tell human stories that strongly connect with audiences, makes him the perfect filmmaker to helm this beloved story. Wikström added: “Marc has made many films we love. McEnroe starring Sverrir Gudnasson and Stellan Skarsgård and the thriller Horizon Line starring Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon. Previous international releases include Borg vs. SF Studios is in the works on projects including Swedish film adaption The Emigrants, the Danish epic drama Margrete Queen of the North, the Norwegian feature film Quisling and the Swedish original series Snabba Cash for Netflix. It’s an honor to be producing this movie and to be bringing it to audiences everywhere.” I have always looked for films that bring people joy and, hopefully, create a common experience of recognizing ourselves in others.

The humanity of the story has resonated with people all over the world, including myself. Wilson commented: “Fredrik Backman wrote a novel that has entertained, moved and inspired countless readers through his character of “Ove”. I can’t wait to create a film with so much humor and heart alongside Tom and Rita.” Screen icon Hanks is in production on Apple series Masters of the Air, Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio, Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.įorster stated: “When I first read Fredrik Backman’s novel, I fell in love with the notion that friendship has the power to shape a person’s life. Forster will serve as executive producer alongside Renée Wolfe via their production company 2DUX2.

in 2016.įredrik Wikström Nicastro of Nordic major SF Studios is producing with Rita Wilson ( Mamma Mia!), and Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. The charming pic directed by Hannes Holm was the highest-grossing foreign-language film in the U.S. The novel was subsequently adapted for the big screen by SF Studios, which released the movie in 2015, garnering two Oscar nominations. Tom Hanks Was Not A Fan Of Some Of His Own Films

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