The Nordic noir TV series, The Chestnut Man, is going to make its release on Netflix soon. The TV program adapts its premise from SørenSveistrup’s debut novel of the same name. The novel has been well-received by the readers and was originally released on June 6, 2018. It has received translation in almost 30 languages for distribution in more than 50 countries. This Danish original TV series began its filming in Copenhagen in September last year.
Created for SAM Productions, SørenSveistrup has co-written the screenplay of the series with DorteHøgh, MikkelSerup, and David Sandreuter. MikkelSerup is also helming the show, The Chestnut Man. Morten KjemsHyttenJuhl and Stine Meldgaard are the producers. Here are a few important details to keep track of before the release of this Scandi Noir.
When will The Chestnut Man Make its Release on Netflix?
Paving its way for Halloween month, the release of The Chestnut Man will give October a spooky start. It will release this Wednesday on September 29, 2021. The series is going to have a total of six episodes, each 50 minutes long. The original Danish series will be distributed globally via the streaming platform, Netflix. The series will build on the Nordic noir tradition and will consist of a series of criminal investigations that will lead to the discovery of the identity of the Chestnut Man.
Who is in the Cast of The Chestnut Man?
The series, The Chestnut Man, presents a talented set of actors. It includes Danica Curcic playing the role of the driven young detective, NaiaThulin. Thulin will lead the murder mystery investigation in the show, along with her partner, Marc Hess. The actor, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, will play the role of Mark Hess. The other cast members include Rosa Hartung, Iben Dorner, and Steen Hartung, EsbenDalgaard Andersen. David Dencik and Nylander will play Simon Genz by Lars Ranthe.
What is the Plot of The Chestnut Man?
The series unfolds in Copenhagen suburbs, and one October day, the police team discovers something terrible. In a playground, they find a dead body of a young woman who has been murdered brutally. The body does not have one of her hands; a man-made of chestnut hangs over her. Naia Thulin will be leading this ghastly investigation case with Mark Hess.
They soon discover the man-made chestnuts, and this evidence is similar to a case that had come up last year in which a girl had gone missing. The girl is Rosa Hartung’s daughter and has been presumed dead. One set of clues join with others that will lead viewers to identify who the Chestnut Man may be.
Is the Trailer Available?
The trailer for the series The Chestnut Man was dropped on September 13, 2021, a few weeks ahead of its release in the last of September. The release of The Chestnut Man is close. The series is in Danish, so keep the subtitles on. You can watch it from 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET, exclusively on Netflix.
