Norwegian readers who follow the "Isfolket" book series have a message for the people turning it into television: don't ruin it. VG reports that book fans are speaking out to the show's creators as the adaptation moves forward.
The reaction comes as TV 2 bets on "Isfolket," according to Kampanje. The broadcaster is backing the project as part of its drama lineup.
The book series carries a devoted following in Norway, which explains why fans are watching the production closely. Their appeal, as reported by VG, centers on wanting the screen version to stay true to the source material.
The "Isfolket" project is one of several Norwegian drama efforts moving ahead. The Norwegian Film Institute, or nfi.no, reports that 8.8 million kroner has been awarded to two new drama series. Separately, folkebladet.no reports on a new TV drama that brings three Ibsen women together, described as being made "for new generations." Bergensavisen reports on a Bergenser behind a major new TV 2 production.
Together, these reports point to a busy period for Norwegian television drama, with broadcasters and funders supporting multiple new series at once. For "Isfolket," the attention from readers adds pressure on the creative team to handle a well-known story carefully.
What to watch next: how TV 2 and the "Isfolket" creators respond to the fans, and when more details about the adaptation are made public.
