9 november 2026
Odeon Fiction and Dramanation team up to develop and produce a major multi-format revival of Jan Guillou's iconic Nordic espionage thriller franchise.
In a major boost for Scandinavian IP, Nordic indie distribution powerhouse Scanbox Entertainment (a Vuelta company) and Prime Video have officially boarded new theatrical feature films and streaming series adaptations based on Jan Guillou’s iconic espionage-thriller franchise, Hamilton.
The multi-window project is produced by Germany’s Odeon Fiction (part of Mediawan) alongside Swedish production banner Dramanation (part of Scanbox Entertainment), which is serving as lead producer. Screen adaptation rights are represented by IRLC.
Created by celebrated Swedish author and journalist Jan Guillou, the Hamilton novel series follows Swedish elite intelligence officer Carl Hamilton, a U.S. Navy SEAL-trained operative who navigates the complex, high-stakes realm of international espionage and covert operations in an ever-changing world of geopolitical alliances. Having sold over 10 million copies internationally and inspired numerous screen adaptations across cinema and television—notably starring Stellan Skarsgård, Peter Stormare, and Mikael Persbrandt in the iconic title role—the legendary spy franchise is poised for a fresh iteration tailored for Nordic and international cinema audiences and streaming platforms alike.
Lead executive producers on the project are Patrick Nebout (Midnight Sun, Agent Hamilton, Whiskey on the Rocks) for Dramanation and Britta Meyermann (Spy City, Deadwind, The Seed) for Odeon Fiction. Nebout executive produced the previous Agent Hamilton television reboot starring Jakob Oftebro. The role of iconic operative Carl Hamilton will be recast with a new lead actor for the upcoming film and television titles.
Representing Scanbox Entertainment as executive Annica Bellander Rune and CCO Torben Thorup producers are Local Marketing & Acquisitions Manager Jørgensen, alongside Brad Morley, Head of Content Acquisitions, Nordics at Prime Video.
The upcoming film and television projects are currently in active development, with lead casting, key directorial talent, and creative team attachments expected to be announced shortly.
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“Amid ongoing global power shifts and rising chaos, Jan Guillou’s Hamilton feels more urgent and relevant than ever. He is an enduring, complex and unique Scandinavian icon with true crossover appeal worldwide. And it’s not just a man-with-a-gun concept, there is a lot more depth nuances and political awareness to this character. Our vision is to bring all the nuances from Guillou’s novels to the surface. The unique theatrical and streaming partnership with Scanbox Entertainment and Prime Video paves the way for many exciting iterations as we explore the vast Hamilton universe.
Patrick Nebout, Executive Producer, Dramanation
Joining forces with Scanbox Entertainment and Prime Video enables us to scale this unique franchise across streaming and theatrical platforms, bringing Guillou’s vision to life with edge-of-your-seat, modern espionage thriller intensity.”
— Britta Meyermann, Executive Producer, Odeon Fiction
“Carl Hamilton is an enduring icon of Scandinavian pop culture, and we look forward to bringing bold, new adaptations of this thrilling literary property to Swedish and Nordic theatrical audiences.
— Annica Bellander Rune, Local Marketing & Acquisitions Manager, Scanbox Entertainment
“We could not be more thrilled to team up with Odeon Fiction, Dramanation, and Prime Video to bring a bold, revitalized vision of this world to Nordic cinema screens and streaming audiences alike.”
— Torben Thorup Jørgensen, CCO, Scanbox Entertainment
“The Hamilton franchise is exactly the kind of bold, internationally resonant storytelling we champion at Prime Video. Jan Guillou created one of Scandinavia’s most compelling heroes, and we’re thrilled to bring this iconic series to a new generation of viewers alongside Scanbox, Odeon Fiction, and Dramanation”
— Brad Morley, Head of Content Acquisitions, Nordics, Prime Video.
“Hamilton has been a fixture of Nordic popular culture for decades, and at Scanbox we believe the time is right to introduce him to a new audience. Teaming up with Dramanation , Odeon Fiction, and Prime Video lets us give this story the scale it deserves, in cinemas and on screen at home. Jan Guillou created a character that resonates far beyond the Nordic region, and we’re committed to doing justice to that legacy.”
— Thor Sigurjonsson, CEO, Scanbox Entertainment
Hamilton embodies exactly what Vuelta is all about: a great European story with the ambition to travel far beyond its borders. We are delighted to be working with Patrick Nebout and his team at Scanbox/Dramanation, whose passion has been instrumental in bringing this project together, alongside our friends at Odeon Fiction and Mediawan. With Scanbox joining forces with Prime Video, we have a fantastic opportunity to introduce this iconic Scandinavian character to audiences around the world and give Hamilton the international reach he deserves.
— David Atlan-Jackson, Content Officer, VUELTA
Contact: Patrick Nebout, Executive Producer, Scanbox/Dramanation