Wallander (upcoming TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama nordic noir |
| Based on | Kurt Wallander series by Henning Mankell |
| Showrunner | Jörgen Bergmark |
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| Starring | Gustaf Skarsgård |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Original language | Swedish |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
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| Network | TV4 |
Wallander is an upcoming Swedish nordic noir television series based on the Kurt Wallander book series by Henning Mankell, starring Gustaf Skarsgård as the titular character.
Premise
Seasoned policeman Kurt Wallander grapples with middle-age, alcoholism and the haunting nature of his job while investigating dark and perilous crimes in the idyllic Skåne County town of Ystad. At the same time, he must confront his broken marriage and a fractured relationship with his daughter.[1]
Cast
- Gustaf Skarsgård as Kurt Wallander, a veteran police detective in Ystad
- Sophia Martinsson as Linda Wallander, Kurt and Mona's daughter
- Ana Gil De Melo Nascimento as Mona Wallander, Kurt's estranged wife
- Göran Ragnerstam as Henning Wallander, Kurt's father
Production
A new adaptation of the Wallander novels was unveiled in April 2025 by Banijay Entertainment and Yellow Bird to air on the TV4 network. The series will consist of three 90-minute episodes adapted from the novels One Step Behind, Sidetracked, and Faceless Killers; they will be directed by Molly Hartleb, Pella Kågerman, and Hugo Lilja, and written by Antonia Pyk, Josefin Johansson, and Jörgen Bergmark.[2] Gustaf Skarsgård will star in the series, having previously played the character as a young officer in "The Pyramid", a 2007 episode of the earlier adaptation starring Rolf Lassgård.[3]
By August 13, 2025, production was underway in Ystad, with filming for the first episode having half-finished three weeks later.[4] In January 2026, Sophia Martinsson, Ana Gil De Melo Nascimento, and Göran Ragnerstam were announced to be playing Wallander's family.[5]
The series is projected to debut in 2026/2027 on TV4 and its streaming companion TV4 Play.[6]
References
- ^ "Wallander Returns for New Era Starring Gustaf Skarsgård". Banijay. April 25, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "Banijay Entertainment Brings Back 'Wallander' for Modern-Day Reboot Starring Gustaf Skarsgård (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. April 24, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Eriksson, Viktor (April 24, 2025). "Gustaf Skarsgård spelar Wallander igen – 3 nya filmer planeras". MovieZine (in Swedish). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Andrée, Benjamin (September 3, 2025). "Första bilderna på Gustaf Skarsgård som Wallander". Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "Banijay Entertainment's 'Wallander' Reboot, Starring Gustaf Skarsgård, Adds Further Key Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. January 28, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "FILM I SKÅNE SAMPRODUCERAR TRE NYA WALLANDER-FILMER I YSTAD". Film I Skåne. Retrieved February 8, 2026.