The title antihero, played by the actor, is the addict Sonny serving a sentence for two cruel murders, which he did not commit. Compensation for his years in prison is his regular supply of drugs. In addition, behind bars, it serves fellow prisoners like a willow tree and helps them atone for sins. The turning point in the story comes when he learns the truth about his father’s unclear death.
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The TV adaptation of the novel Son will be directed by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, whose filmography includes the crime thriller The Disappearance or the sequel to the sci-fi film Blade Runner. Lenore Zion, who is signed to the dramatic series Billions, will take care of the screenplay.
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“Denis is a master at building visually stunning and unique narratives. Jake is again a talented actor and producer, whose work is provocative and convincing. In addition, the pair have worked brilliantly in the past (in the films Disappearance and the Enemy – ed. Note), so we are curious how this energetic tandem will deal with Nesbø’s exceptional work, “Francesca Orsi told HBO.
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