Greg Silverman's Stampede Ventures "is moving ahead with its prestige adaptation" of Max Seeck's bestselling Nordic noir novel The Faithful Reader, featuring the detective Jessica Niemi, as an English-language TV series, Screen Daily reported. The project is expected to begin production in Europe later this year. Stampede Ventures initially optioned the rights in 2019 and eventually purchased the book.
Published as The Witch Hunter in U.S. and U.K., The Faithful Reader "takes place in Helsinki, Finland, and follows Niemi as she investigates a copycat killer that forces her to confront the past as she uncovers a dark ancestral secret," Deadline noted.
Chris Murray and Maria Ward (Van der Valk) will adapt the English-language book series. Silverman is producing alongside John-Paul Sarni, Seeck, and G4C's Gudrun Giddings. Amelia Mysko of Stampede will serve as co-producer
"We couldn't be more excited to have Chris and Maria adapting this phenomenal piece of IP," said Silverman. "Their mastery of the genre will enthrall audiences as we explore the gripping and suspenseful world Seeck has created."