Prime Video has unveiled the first stills from “Snake Killer,” a crime thriller starring Pilou Asbæk (“Game of Thrones”) which marks Amazon MGM Studios’s first Danish original.
Written and directed by Anders Ølholm (“Shorta”), “Snake Killer” shot around Copenhagen with a cast that also includes Lars Ranthe (“Another Round”), Mira Obling (“Dark Horse”), Joey Moe (“Fugleflugten”), Joen Højerslev (“Danefæ”), Laura Christensen (“Huset”) and Ali Al-Bayate (“Sommerdahl”).
Now in post-production, “Snake Killer ” is inspired by real events and follows Copenhagen’s narcotics patrol which is considered the most notorious police unit in Danish history. Asbæk stars as a charismatic officer, Brian, who is notorious for its extreme methods and often breaks the law to enforce it. When a young female informant is brutally murdered, a group of outlaw officers from Uropatruljen wages war against a criminal network.
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The four-episode series is co-produced with Nordisk Film, and will be launched in early 2026 on Prime Video in the Nordic region.
“We’re thrilled to bring ‘Snake Killer’ to Prime Video as our first Danish scripted series, an exciting milestone for our Nordic slate,” said Emilia Widstrand, head of Nordic Originals for Amazon MGM Studios.
“Partnering with the brilliant team at Nordisk Film, our stellar cast and visionary director has been incredible. We can’t wait for viewers to experience this gripping crime thriller that perfectly showcases Danish world-class storytelling,” said Widstrand, who added that “Snake Killer” underscores Prime Video’s “growing commitment to investing in authentic, high-quality local productions across the Nordics.”
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