Joni Sighvatsson, a prominent figure in Hollywood’s Icelandic movie scene, known for producing David Lynch’s award-winning film “Wild at Heart” and leading Palomar Entertainment based in L.A., has teamed up with Scandinavian heavyweight The Global Ensemble Drama and South African production company Diprente Media to bring the big-screen adaptation of Jonas Jonasson’s popular book “The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden” to life.
The primary English production underway is being helmed by renowned South-African director Kagiso Lediga, who co-wrote with his brother, Karabo Lediga. This duo gained recognition for their work on Netflix’s inaugural African series, “Queen Sono.
In his second film adaption by Jonas Jonasson, Sighvatsson is now working on “The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden.” Previously, he executive produced ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,’ which earned over $51 million globally.”
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“Sighvatsson is adapting ‘The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden’ for the second time with Jonas Jonasson, following the success of ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,’ which grossed over $51 million worldwide.
Originally published in 2013 and distributed by Albatros Agency to approximately 30 territories including Harper Collins for English-speaking nations, “The Girl…” is an inspiring tale about Nombeko Mayeki. This young woman from Soweto finds herself swept up in a global adventure that takes her from South Africa to Sweden, as suggested by the official synopsis. Translated, this tale of triumph follows a heroine who emerges from the slums of South Africa, eventually becoming a pivotal figure in an international nuclear conspiracy. By sheer cleverness and resourcefulness, she inadvertently saves the Swedish royal family and prevents worldwide disaster.
Nombeko’s experience is portrayed as an unusual yet heartwarming story about how an underestimated individual can unintentionally prevent catastrophe. In the end, Nombeko manages to disarm a bomb, bring order back, and astonishingly etch her name in history using her cleverness and good fortune.
Shajan Kozegary, managing director of Sweden’s The Global Ensemble Drama (TGED), praised “The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden” as a special movie because it effectively embodies the global flavor that Jonas Jonasson skillfully created. The film’s humor, emotion, and rich dialogue strike a chord across different cultures, maintaining the authentic essence of the book while showcasing the voices of each culture it portrays.
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve been thrilled to be part of the team that’s bringing “The Girl…” to life. Previously, I was a Netflix executive responsible for some of their most successful non-English films like “Troll,” “Loving Adults,” and “Black Crab.” Now, I’m working with TGED, having connected with Signvatsson who had acquired the film rights years ago. When we approached him with the South African angle in collaboration with Diprente Media, he showed immense interest. It’s an honor to collaborate with partners who share our dedication to delivering authentic and unique stories on screen.
Representing TGED alongside Kozegary is Nathalie Laurent-Marke, a previous Netflix associate who was employed by TGED founder Per-Olav Sørensen in 2023. Her role at TGED includes leading the international expansion of the Scandi group. In “The Girl…,” she works alongside Kozegary, Sighvatsson, and Tamsin Andersson from Diprente Media as a producer.
The one who helped establish Diprente alongside Kagiso Lediga, Isaac Mogajane, expressed that “Kagiso’s visionary guidance combined with Karabo’s captivating storytelling creates an extraordinary partnership capable of encapsulating the unique mix of wit, emotion, and adventure found in the novel.
Despite the budget not being finalized just yet, Kozegary mentioned that we’re planning for an upscale international production, aiming to compete with the top theatrical releases of that year. Furthermore, details regarding casting and filming are still underway, with principal photography set to commence in 2026.
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2025-02-06 12:17