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‘Wild at Heart’ Producer Joni Sighvatsson Sets ‘The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden’ With the Global Ensemble Drama, Diprente Media
‘Wild at Heart’ producer Joni Sighvatsson announces new pic, helmed by Kagiso Lediga for Palomar, The Global Ensemble Drama, Diprente Media.
Hollywood Icelandic mogul Joni Sighvatsson, producer of David Lynch ’s Palme d’Or winner “Wild at Heart” and head of L.A.-based Palomar Entertainment, has partnered the Scandinavian powerhouse The Global Ensemble Drama and South Africa’s Diprente Media for the feature adaptation of Jonas Jonasson’s best-selling book “The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden.” Published in 2013 and sold by Albatros Agency to around 30 territories including to Harper Collins for English language countries, “The Girl…” is the empowering story of Nombeko Mayeki, “a young woman from Soweto who finds herself caught in an international whirlwind from South Africa to Sweden,” per the official logline.” “A heroine born in the slums of South Africa, she rises from obscurity to become the key player in an international nuclear conspiracy, accidentally saving the Swedish monarchy and averting global catastrophe with her quick-witted resourcefulness.” Although the full budget is yet to be finalised, Kozegary said “we’re sculpting for a high-end international production here, rivalling the biggest theatrical hits coming out that year.” Similarly cast and shooting details are still pending, with a start of principal photography scheduled for 2026.
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