Production begins on SkyShowtime Original crime drama National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (working title) in Sweden
The original series stars acclaimed actors Pernilla August, Jonas Karlsson, Nina Zanjani and Alexander Abdallah
National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (w/t) will be filmed across four locations in the regions of Skåne, Dalarna and Norrbotten in Sweden, and is inspired by a travelling unit within the Swedish police force
Shooting has now begun in the Helsingborg area, Sweden, on SkyShowtime's latest original series National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (working title), a gripping new eight-part series inspired by true events and starring acclaimed Swedish actors Pernilla August, Jonas Karlsson, Nina Zanjani and Alexander Abdallah.
Within the Swedish police force, there is a small but elite group consisting of the finest homicide investigators in the country, ready at all times to deploy nationwide whenever and wherever their expertise is needed. They are known as the National Homicide Unit.
A crime drama influenced by real investigations and authentic police procedure, National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (w/t) is inspired by the work of Sweden’s Riksmord group. The series follows an elite national team of homicide detectives tasked with assisting local police forces on the country’s most complex murder cases.
Set against Sweden’s vast and striking landscapes, each investigation offers a window into the many layers of Swedish society, revealing its beauty, contradictions, and darkest secrets.
Making up this small group of officers are Pernilla August (Blackwater, Star Wars: Episode I, Star Wars: Episode II) as Ing-Britt ‘Ib’ Larsson, Jonas Karlsson (Riding in Darkness, Beck) as Ulf Lindholm, Nina Zanjani (Hamilton, Beck) as Franka Durand and Alexander Abdallah (Easy Money, Paradise City) as Vincent Kisel.
Each investigation spans two episodes and is set in a different visually rich region, ranging from Sweden’s mighty forests to its picturesque coastline, with shooting to take place in several locations, including Helsingborg, Höganäs, Luleå and Borlänge.
Kai Finke, SkyShowtime’s Chief Content Officer said: “National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (w/t) s an exciting addition to our growing slate of SkyShowtime Originals. The series combines gripping suspense with stunning, familiar Swedish locations and authentic police work to deliver a crime drama that is as captivating as it is believable. Joining our existing Swedish original titles such as the crime thriller Veronika, the comedy drama Where the Sun Always Shines (Där solen alltid skiner), and the upcoming The Trio (Trion) we’re thrilled to continue our collaborative approach, working closely with local creatives to bring powerful, original storytelling to life.”
Sofie Palage, Warner Bros.’ Producer said: “Just like the series follows a travelling police unit, the team and cast behind the series will be travelling to Skåne, Norrbotten and Dalarna to film the various cases, and it feels so exciting that we’re now underway with our first leg! Our vision is to create a crime drama that is thrilling, visually rich and credible - while also moving the audience. We are so happy to have everyone involved in creating National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (w/t), both in front of and behind the camera — as well as our wonderful collaboration with SkyShowtime. Now we truly look forward to bringing the story to life together.”
The series was created by Gunnar A.K. Järvstad (Garden Lane, Orca), who has also written six of the eight episodes, with two episodes written by Axel Stjärne. Conceptual director Olof Spaak (Those Who Kill, The Thin Blue Line) directs six episodes, with Caroline Ingvarsson directing two. The series is produced by Sofie Palage and Niklas C. Siöström, with Johan Hedman as executive producer.
National Homicide Unit (Riksmord) (w/t) is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden, in co-production with SkyShowtime, TV4, Film i Skåne, Film i Dalarna and Filmpool Nord.