Stephen Graham starrer series Nocturne to premiere on October 30
Washington DC, July 7
Apple TV unveiled the first look at 'Nocturne,' the riveting new drama based on the internationally bestselling crime novels 'Lazarus' and 'The Sandman' by Lars Kepler.
Starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Liev Schreiber and Emmy Award nominee Zazie Beetz and Emmy, Golden Globe and Actor Award winner Stephen Graham, the 10-episode drama is developed for television, written and executive produced by John Hlavin.
Hlavin also serves as the series showrunner and created for television, written and executive produced by BAFTA Award winner Rowan Joffe.
'Nocturne' will make its global debut on Friday, October 30, with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 25 on Apple TV. According to the press note, the project tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek's last missing victim forces Jonah to send his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Beetz), up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go? The ensemble cast starring alongside Schreiber, Beetz and Graham includes Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr. Lars Kepler is one of the bestselling thriller authors in the world and their ten published crime novels have sold a total of 20 million copies globally. The book series is translated into 40 languages and distributed in over 170 territories.
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Reader Comments
Strange that a Swedish book series is being adapted with an American setting. The original 'Lazarus' and 'The Sandman' are so deeply rooted in Scandinavian atmosphere. But I guess with Schreiber and Graham, they'll bring their own flavour. Also, October 30 release - perfect for Diwali weekend binge! 🎬
I've read both books - they are genuinely terrifying. Jurek Walter is one of the most chilling antagonists in modern crime fiction. My only concern is whether the series can capture the psychological depth of the source material. Apple TV has been hit-or-miss with adaptations. Let's hope this one's a hit.
Not sure why they need to change the setting from Sweden to Pennsylvania. The original books have such a unique Nordic noir vibe - the cold, the isolation, the social dynamics. It feels like another case of Hollywood taking a great international story and stripping it of its cultural identity. Still, I'll give it a chance for Stephen Graham.
Loving the cast! Liev Schreiber as the tortured detective, Zazie Beetz as the FBI agent, and Stephen Graham as the antagonist - this is going to be intense. The premise of a small-town detective facing a diabolical serial killer gives me 'True Detective' season 1 vibes. Apple TV is really stepping up their game with these high-quality dramas. Bring on October! 🍿
Another crime show set in a small American town? It's becoming a cliché. The books are originally Swedish
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