SkyShowtime announced its newest commissioned original programming project in Poland, "Langer". The announcement was made by SkyShowtime Chief Content Officer Kai Finke during a panel discussion at industry event Content Warsaw, where he shared details about the service’s entertainment line-up.
The title is an adaptation of a novel by bestselling author Remigiusz Mróz. The series will be produced by Violetta Furmaniuk-Zaorska ("The Behaviorist", "The Disappearance") and directed by Łukasz Palkowski ("Bogowie", "Breaking The Limits", "The Disappearance").
The six-part thriller starring Jakub Gierszał as Piotr Langer, tells a story of a young, ambitious businessman who inherited a financial holding from his tragically deceased father. In his free time, Piotr indulges in his long-time passion - he is an elusive serial killer who has evaded prosecutors for years. One day, a stunning woman - Nina - appears in his life at a charity gala, capturing Langer's attention and eager to get closer to him. Shortly after, she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game and a relationship with Langer, which proves to be complicated as she seeks to find evidence to prove he is a killer. Will justice prevail this time...?
SkyShowtime Chief Content Officer, Kai Finke expressed joy regarding the expansion of the company's portfolio: “SkyShowtime continues to increase its portfolio of original programming for local audiences. Our latest Polish commission - SkyShowtime Original Series 'Langer' - will be a six-part thriller based on the novel by the bestselling author Remigiusz Mróz. We are excited to expand our local programming offering with such a strong and captivating story and the fantastic Jakub Gierszał at the helm," stated.