FLX (“Quicksand“), the Nordic banner owned by SF Studios, is set to adapt the bestseller “Shadowland” (“Skuggland”) into a thriller series revolving around bullying.
The show will take place at an exclusive private school in Stockholm and will follow 11-year-old Daniel, who isn’t from a rich family unlike his classmates and is constantly bullied.After aserious incident, the school can no longer turn a blind eye to the harassment. In search for vindication, Daniel’s mother, Vicki, soon sees thateven the truth comes with a price.The founder of the school, a billionaire called Gunnar Grentz, rules in the background. But this incident now threatens his position.
”Marcus Dunberg has written a fantastic novel that feels truly relevant and contemporary, especially given the explosion of ultra-high-net-worth individuals Sweden has seen in recent years and the consequences of that development,” said Pontus Edgren, managing partner of FLX.
Elin Kvist, FLX head of drama, said, “In a suspense story about class, social hierarchies and bullying, Marcus Dunberg writes nuanced and captivating. It’s a setting and theme perfect to portray in a TV series.”
MarcusDunberg said, “FLX understands my story and this world.From our very first meeting,I’ve felt confident they will bring the plot andpeople ofthis novel to lifeon screen.”
Stockholm-based production company FLX is behind productions such as “Quicksand,” “Love & Anarchy” and “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.”
