THR:
Oscar-nominated director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules) will direct his first Swedish film in 24 years, taking on the adaptation of best selling crime novel The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler.
The film, which Hallstrom will begin shooting this winter, is the first in a planned franchise based on Kepler's Detective Joona Linna series, which are most successful Swedish crime novels worldwide after Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy.
The next Nicholas Sparks adaptation to hit movie theaters is "Safe Haven", starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel as, you guessed it, lovers. The first preview images from the film have been released courtesy of Relativity Media and they show Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel doing what is expected in a Nicholas Sparks film, getting cozy and cuddly in a variety of situations, frolicking in the ocean included. One thing is for sure, skin is in in "Safe Haven", as seen by Julianne's bathing suit attire and Duhamel's ab showcasing. "Safe Haven" will be released by Relativity Media on February 8, 2013--just in time for Valentine's Day.
Seriously, for whatever reason, Swedish films seem to be really hot right now.
So, a 2012 release? Hmm, what you wanna bet Hollywood does an English remake with a 2013 release? lol
I'd probably prefer the Swedish version. Hollywood tends to mess up the remakes.
I haven't really cared for any of the Swedish movies that have gotten attention over here and in Hollywood.