A new television series is joining the global crime drama scene. AGC Television has acquired the worldwide rights to “A Wolf’s Prey,” a six-part Lithuanian-German thriller. The show, which is currently in post-production, will be presented to international buyers at the MIPCOM market. It is a bilingual project, told in both Lithuanian and English, aiming to blend local authenticity with international appeal.
The Story at the Heart of the Mystery
The plot of “A Wolf’s Prey” centers on a brutal crime that shatters the peace of a remote small town. The mysterious and savage killing of a young woman forces a determined female investigator to take on the case. As she digs deeper, her investigation reveals more than just a killer. She uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and the dark truths that the town has kept hidden.
The series is described as a Nordic-style noir, meaning it will feature a closed society, complex characters, and a dark, atmospheric tone. The director, Emilis Velyvis, has stated that the story weaves together mythology and the psychological ideas of Carl Gustav Jung with a story about dark desires and human sin.
Director-writer Emilis Velyvis said: “This is the first attempt of creating this kind of story and genre again in a series since David Lynch’s legendary international success with ‘Twin Peaks.’”
The International Cast and Creative Team
“A Wolf’s Prey” brings together a cast of actors from across Europe. The international talent includes Edward Holcroft, known for his role in the “Kingsman” films. He is joined by Lithuanian actress Ieva Andrejevaitฤ from the movie “Tetris,” and Ingeborga Dapkลซnaitฤ, who has appeared in films like “Mission: Impossible” and “Seven Years in Tibet.” The cast also includes Agnฤ ล ataitฤ and Tommi Korpela.
The series is written and directed by Emilis Velyvis, whose previous films include “Redirected” and “The Generation of Evil.” The project is a co-production between Lithuanian company Kino Kultas and Germany’s Kodachrome. It was commissioned by the Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT and the streaming service Telia Play. The executive producers include Tero Kaukomaa from Finland and Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz, and Diane Ferrandez of AGC.
A Strategic Move for Global Distribution
The acquisition by AGC Television is a significant step for the series. By purchasing the global rights, AGC will now be responsible for selling the show to broadcasters and streaming platforms outside of Lithuania and Germany. This move shows a growing interest in scripted series that have the potential to find audiences across different countries.
The plan to present “A Wolf’s Prey” at MIPCOM, a major international television market, highlights its potential as a global product. The series represents a trend of European co-productions that share costs and creative talent to increase their reach and appeal. Its success could help bring more attention to television productions from the Baltic region.
What Makes This Crime Drama Different
In a television landscape filled with crime shows, “A Wolf’s Prey” aims to stand out through its unique setting and bilingual nature. The decision to use both Lithuanian and English is a strategic one, designed to preserve the local character of the story while making it accessible to a wider international audience. This approach allows the series to walk the line between a local crime drama and a series that can be sold around the world.
The combination of its Nordic noir tone, a story that involves psychological depth, and its cross-border production model makes “A Wolf’s Prey” a notable new entry in the genre. As it enters its final stages of post-production, the industry will be watching to see how this Lithuanian-German thriller is received by global buyers.
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Credits: Variety, Deadline, C21Media
