“The Brothers Lionheart,” Media Res‘ series adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved children’s fantasy novel, has landed at Apple TV for development, reports Deadline.
It’s co-created by Oscar-winning filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg (“Another Round”), who is set to direct all episodes, and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (“Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”), the article adds.
Here’s how the upcoming series is described: Adapted from Lindgren’s bestseller, The Brothers Lionheart follows two brothers who share an unconditional love that transcends life itself. Jonathan and Karl Lion journey through the magical realm of Nangijala, where whispered prophecies, terrifying dragons, and a tyrannical emperor force them to become the heroes their bond demands.
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