‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer to Adapt Bestseller ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ at Hope Studios
‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer to Adapt Bestseller ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ at Hope Studios
European film studio Hope Studios, led by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the veteran producer behind Sony’s hit Tom Hanks movie “A Man Called Otto,” is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,” the bestselling book about a life-changing journey.
Based on Sharma’s own search for life’s true purpose, “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the personal crisis of his out-of-balance life after a tragedy – and his transformational journey through India. Translated into 70 languages, the book has sold over 10 million copies since being first published in 1999.
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Hope Studios secures funding (Dagens Industri article)
Hope Studios secures funding (Dagens Industri article)
The Snabba Cash producer secures half a billion (SEK).
He produced the Snabba Cash films and the Hollywood version of “A Man Called Ove”. Now Fredrik Wikström Nicastro is picking up half a billion SEK to produce more English-language blockbusters.
What does distribution look like?
“In many cases, the films will be in cinemas for a few weeks and premiere on a streaming platform shortly afterwards. ‘A Man Called Otto’ was seen by 12 million cinemagoers and over 50 million viewers on Netflix.”
When do you need to raise more money?
“We are in a start-up phase, so we are constantly looking at how to raise new money.”
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https://www.di.se/digital/snabba-cash-producenten-tar-in-halv-miljard-for-nya-filmer/
Aaron Paul, Jacob Tremblay Join Adaptation of Jo Nesbo Horror ‘The Night House’ for ‘Insidious’ Producer, Protagonist Launching at EFM (VARIETY Exclusive)
Aaron Paul, Jacob Tremblay Join Adaptation of Jo Nesbo Horror ‘The Night House’ for ‘Insidious’ Producer, Protagonist Launching at EFM
Aaron Paul and Jacob Tremblay are set to battle spooks and scares in upcoming elevated horror “The Night House,” adapted from Jo Nesbø’s bestselling novel.
The feature comes from genre maestro Steven Schneider (“Split,” “Insidious,” “Paranormal Activity”) who has teamed with Hope Studios’ Fredrik Wikström Nicastro (“A Man Called Otto,” “Borg vs. McEnroe”) and director Jesper Ganslandt (“Falkenberg Farewell,” “The Ape,” “Snabba Cash”).
Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales on the at the European Film Market in Berlin. WME Independent and UTA Independent Film Group are co-repping U.S. rights.
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https://deadline.com/2024/09/jo-nesbo-the-night-house-movie-snabba-cash-man-called-otto-1236094168/
Jo Nesbø, ‘Snabba Cash’ Director & ‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer Team For U.S.-Set Horror Movie ‘The Night House’ (Deadline exclusive)
Jo Nesbø, ‘Snabba Cash’ Director & ‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer Team For U.S.-Set Horror Movie ‘The Night House’
EXCLUSIVE: Scandi crime master Jo Nesbø is adapting his recent novel The Night House, a Stephen King-esque tale set in small town America in the mid-eighties, into a horror movie to film next spring.
The project combines Nesbø with veteran producer Fredrik Wikström Nicastro (A Man Called Otto) of Hope Studios and writer and director Jesper Ganslandt, co-creator and director of hit Netflix show Snabba Cash. Ganslandt will direct, and co-script with Nesbø.
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https://deadline.com/2024/09/jo-nesbo-the-night-house-movie-snabba-cash-man-called-otto-1236094168/
‘The Little Mermaid’ Screenwriter David Magee to Pen Feature Adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s Novel ‘Anxious People’ for Hope Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
‘The Little Mermaid’ Screenwriter David Magee to Pen Feature Adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s Novel ‘Anxious People’ for Hope Studios (VARIETY EXCLUSIVE)
Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel “Anxious People” is set to be adapted into a feature film by “The Little Mermaid” screenwriter David Magee.
Fredrik Wikström Nicastro’s Hope Studios is producing the project.
“’Anxious People’ is a heartwarming and uplifting comedy about a group of strangers that get caught up in an unusual hostage situation on Thanksgiving,” reads the logline. “A story about compassion, connection, second chances, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined.”
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https://variety.com/2024/film/global/david-magee-fredrik-backman-anxious-people-film-1235926487/
Fredrik Wikström Nicastro Launches Film & TV Outfit Hope Studios With Black Bear Deal (Deadline article)
Fredrik Wikström Nicastro Launches Film & TV Outfit Hope Studios With Black Bear Deal (Deadline article)
EXCLUSIVE: Longtime SF Studios executive and Scandinavian producer Fredrik Wikström Nicastro is launching Hope Studios, which will develop, finance, produce and sell international films and TV for the global market with backing from a group of private equity financiers and banks.
Nicastro has spent 18 years at Nordic powerhouse SF Studios where he produced recent Sony pic A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks, the remake of Swedish Oscar nominee and box office hit A Man Called Ove, on which he was an executive producer.
Hope Studios will develop original content but focus primarily on adaptations of fiction and non-fiction novels and projects inspired by true stories.
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Hope Studios has a Podcast!
Hope Studios has a podcast!
Ever wondered what a conversation with Hope Studios sounds like? Well here is your chance to eavesdrop.
Every podcast episode starts with a small conversation between Fredrik Wikström Nicastro and Mauricio Molinari, then we meet a filmmaker we admire or have the pleasure to work with and talk about their filmmaking process.
Episode one is dedicated to our hit movie A Man Called Otto, where producer Fredrik walks you through every step of the process, from idea to production and release.
On episode two we meet up with Charlotte Wells in Stockholm, where we have a fun conversation about how she got her indie hit movie AFTERSUN made.
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A Man Called Otto MASTERCLASS in Stockholm (VIDEO)
A Man Called Otto MASTERCLASS in Stockholm (VIDEO)
SF Studios proudly hosted a gala premiere and a master class of our anticipated US film adaptation A Man Called Otto in Stockholm this week. The gala premiere on December 13 was attended by leading actor Tom Hanks and supporting actor Mariana Treviño together with director Marc Forster and producers Rita Wilson and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro at Hope Studios. The following day Christina Jeurling Birro moderated two highly appreciated discussions between Tom Hanks and Rolf Lassgård and Rita Wilson and Hope Studios Fredrik Wikström Nicastro to a fully packed theatre of people from the film industry and media.
