MTG Renews Swedish Dicks

STOCKHOLM: MTG Studios has given the go-ahead to a second season of Swedish Dicks, which will roll out to Viaplay subscribers in late 2017.

MTG recently clinched a deal for Lionsgate to serve as the global distributor of the show, which is being produced by MTG-owned Nice Entertainment Group’s Brain Academy in collaboration with L.A.-based Viking Brothers Entertainment. The comedy stars Peter Stormare and Swedish stand-up comedian Johan Glans as unlicensed private detectives solving bizarre cases in L.A. Season one premiered on Viaplay last month.

“Our original content is going global, and this is just the start,” said Jakob Mejlhede, MTG’s executive VP and head of programming and content development. “This new season is the latest addition to our fast-growing portfolio of original content. The success of Swedish Dicks underlines the value of unique programming for our viewers, and further demonstrates our ambition to become the Nordic region’s leading producer of original content.”

Chris Selak, Lionsgate Television Group’s executive VP, added, “We’re very excited to bring to MIPCOM a series that combines an internationally recognized cast, superb writing and outstanding ratings in its first season on Viaplay. Great content knows no boundaries, and we are already receiving inquiries from buyers all over the world.”