Prime Video Adapting Ulf Kvensler’s Debut Novel ‘Sarek’ As Psychological Thriller Series Starring ‘Quicksand’ & ‘Barracuda Queens’ Actors
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- Prime Video is adapting Ulf Kvensler's debut novel "Sarek" into a four-part psychological thriller miniseries set in Sweden's Sarek National Park, where a hiking trip among friends takes a dangerous turn
- The cast includes Felix Sandman (Quicksand), Kitt Walker Johansson (Burden of Justice), Alva Bratt (Barracuda Queens), and Nora Rios (Caliphate), with Måns Herngren (The Restaurant) as conceptualising director and head script writer alongside co-writers Amanda Högberg and Axel Stjärne
- Production is led by Banijay Entertainment's Jarowskij/Yellow Bird alongside Amazon MGM Studios, with Filmpool Nord as co-producer; principal photography is set to begin in July, targeting a Prime Video Nordics launch in 2027
- Emilia Widstrand has taken charge of Prime Video Nordics originals, replacing Karin Lindström, and absorbed the content acquisitions duties previously held by Andreas Hjertø, who exited in January
- The premise hinges on two survivors giving conflicting stories after their group fell under a charismatic outsider's manipulation — until a twist reveals a supposed victim is still alive with an entirely different account
Why it matters: The Sarek adaptation lands as Prime Video continues building its Nordic originals slate — including past commissions like *Snake Killer*, *Vaka*, and *LOL: Last One Laughing* — and after purchasing nine Viaplay originals in 2024 when that rival cut back. Widstrand's expanded remit over both originals and acquisitions signals a consolidation of decision-making at a moment when Prime Video is one of the few streamers still investing in Nordic-language drama.
