One of the Best Thrillers of the 2000s Is Getting Rebooted for the Third Time (But Now It Might Actually Work)

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Reboots and revivals are common in Hollywood. The recent trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is a prime example, though it isn’t connected to the original Universal Monsters series. Even at this year’s Oscars, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is competing for attention as a fresh take on a classic story. This highlights the ongoing trend of filmmakers and studios revisiting familiar tales and offering new perspectives.

Today, it was announced that Stieg Larsson’s famous novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is being reimagined as a new TV series. Sky is partnering with Left Bank Pictures (known for The Crown and Dept Q) to bring the story and characters to life. While this isn’t the first time the book has been adapted, this version may succeed where others haven’t, thanks to the significant time and attention being dedicated to the adaptation.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Being Rebooted as a TV Series

Sky has announced a new take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, calling it a fresh and modern update to the story. The series will be set in the present day while staying true to the characters and investigative spirit of Stieg Larsson’s original Millennium novels, exploring themes that feel especially important now. Steve Lightfoot and Angela LaManna, both known for their work on shows like The Punisher and Behind Her Eyes, will write and executive produce. Filming is set to begin this spring in Lithuania.

This is the third time the characters of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist have been reimagined on film. The original Swedish adaptations, starring Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist, began in 2009. They were followed by Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig in David Fincher’s 2011 film, and then Claire Foy and Sverrir Gudnason in the 2018 reboot, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, which didn’t gain much traction.

This new take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has a promising start: it’s been commissioned for a full eight episodes. Previous adaptations of the novels, and the original book itself – which is over 500 pages long – always required significant cuts and streamlining. However, with eight episodes, this series will have the breathing room to explore the story’s details more thoroughly, potentially making it the most faithful adaptation yet.

Sky announced its new series will launch on Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Sony Pictures Television will be responsible for distributing the show internationally. As for the United States, Sky says they’re already in talks with potential streaming services or networks, so an American distributor should be announced soon.

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2026-01-13 20:10