'Clark' on Netflix: 5 things to know about Swedish crime drama starring Bill Skarsgard
Netflix has a knack for treating its viewers with compelling stories and that’s why it heavily relies on coming out with projects that are based on real people or true events. The streaming platform is set to enthrall everyone with its upcoming series ‘Clark’ starring Bill Skarsgard in the lead role.
Based on the life of the infamous Swedish gangster Clark Oloffson, the series will explore the life and career of the gangster. The man is credited for the rise in the phrase ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ as he fooled almost all of Sweden and made the whole country fall in love with him, even when he was accused of drug trafficking, murder, and dozens of bank robberies.
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The series seems to be a worthy addition to the platform’s catalog that already has projects such as ‘Narcos: Mexico’, ‘Unbelievable’, and ‘Mindhunter’.
Olofsson was so popular that he was called Sweden’s “celebrity gangster” and after spending most of his life in several correctional facilities, he landed in Sweden as a free man in 2018.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series.
When does ‘Clark’ release and where can you watch it?
The upcoming crime biopic will be premiering exclusively on Netflix on Thursday, May 5. According to the Netflix Press Site, the series will be available for streaming at 3:01 am EST. Viewers can download the Netflix app from Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store to watch amazing movies and TV shows.
What is ‘Clark’ all about?
The official synopsis reads, “The fictional drama series Clark follows the man behind the expression “The Stockholm syndrome” on his life journey as he fooled all of Sweden to fall in love with him, despite several counts of drug trafficking, attempted murder, assault, theft and dozens of bank robberies. Based on the truths and lies revealed in Clark Olofsson’s autobiography and directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the series provides a fictional take on one of the most controversial personalities in contemporary Swedish history.”
Who stars in 'Clark'?
Bill Skarsgard will be seen playing the role of Clark Olofsson in the show while Sandra Ilar would be portraying the character of Ingbritt Olofsson.
Bill Skarsgard
Skarsgard is undoubtedly one of the brightest talents working in Hollywood right now and is touted to be the next superstar. He comes from a family of actors. His father, Stellan Skarsgard, is a Golden Globe-winning actor while his siblings Alexander, Gustaf, and Valter are also actors. Bill took the world by storm when he was cast as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the movie ‘It’. He terrified everyone with his acting skills and became an instant superstar.
Bill will be next seen in ‘John Wick 4’ and ‘The Crow’.
Other actors to feature in the movie include Vilhelm Blomgren (Tommy Lindstrom), Hanna Bjorn (Maria), Kolbjorn Skarsgard (Young Clark), and Alicia Agneson.
Showrunners
The series is directed by Jonas Akerlund and penned by the trio of Akerlund, Peter Arrhenius, and Fredrik Agetoft.
Trailer
You can watch the trailer here.