Søren Sveistrup

Søren Sveistrup is a Danish screenwriter and author. His credits include Nikolaj og Julie and Forbrydelsen . His first novel, Kastanjemanden, a crime novel, was published in 2018 and adapted into a Netflix television series,The Chestnut Man, in 2021, for which he was head writer and executive producer. His second novel,Tælle til en, tælle til to, was published in 2024, which will also be adapted into the follow-up television series for the Chestnut Man, releasing on May 7th 2026. Søren Sveistrup has received numerous Danish and international awards for his work, including an International Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award (Forbrydelsen), and a Barry Award.