Norwegian Drama Wisting Scores U.K. Slot

Banijay Rights has licensed the crime drama Wisting, starring Carrie-Anne Moss and Sven Nordin, to BBC Four in the U.K.

Based on the best-selling books The Caveman and The Hunting Dogs by Jørn Lier Horst, the drama is set in the landscape of Norway. It follows homicide detective William Wisting as he wrestles with the most challenging and shocking case of his career: a wanted American serial killer preying among them.

The 10×45-minute series is produced by Cinenord in co-production with Good Company Films, Viaplay, Degeto Film, TV3 Norway and Ripple World Pictures. Wisting will arrive on U.K. screens later this year.

Chris Stewart, commercial director for scripted at Banijay Rights, commented, “Wisting is a multi-layered drama. that is sure to keep BBC audiences in suspense throughout. It’s a classic cat and mouse thriller interwoven with some scintillating character performances from a stellar cast. I’m sure the U.K. viewers will enthusiastically embrace this fantastic screen adaptation.”

Sue Deeks, head of BBC program acquisition, said, “Wisting has already been a tremendous success in the Nordic countries, and we have no doubt that BBC viewers will be equally engaged by such a likeable, emotionally complex lead character, and a compelling plot full of twists and turns.”