The collection has simply been nominated for TV drama of the yr at Sweden’s prestigious Kristallen Awards 2024 and the whole six-part collection will likely be out there solely on Viaplay.
Uncover the exceptional true story of Swedish hockey legend and sports activities icon, the late, nice Börje Salming, on this enthralling sports activities drama. The six-part collection incorporates a stellar solid together with Valter Skarsgård (The Playlist, A Class Aside), Hedda Stiernstedt (The Restaurant, One Extra Time) and Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills 90210, Personal Eyes).
Hailed as considered one of ice hockey’s best legends and affectionately identified in Canada as “The King”, Börje Salming’s – who tragically handed away in November 2022 – story is now informed on this unbelievable drama. The legendary sportsman spent 16 years with the Canadian Maple Leafs and smashed data galore, turned the primary European participant inducted into the Hockey Corridor of Fame gained the hearts of followers around the globe.
Amir Chamdin (Partisan) directs the collection, that not solely celebrates Börje’s unimaginable legacy but additionally his trailblazing position in opening the NHL to European gamers. It charts his rise from small-town outcast to worldwide icon. The collection additionally delves into the passionate love story between Börje (Skarsgård) and his spouse Margitta (Stiernstedt), who follows him to Canada and should navigate the complexities of life married to an NHL star.
