Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO has greenlit a limited series adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel “The Son” with Jake Gyllenhaal attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.“The Son” is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption.
Gyllenhaal will executive produce under his Nine Stories Productions banner along with Riva Marker. Lenore Zion will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.
In addition, Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct and executive produce.“Westworld” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will executive produce via Kilter Films along with Athena Wickham.
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