The Icelandic crime thriller Elma from Glassriver, adapted from Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s book series, premieres on Síminn next week.
The Icelandic telco operates Sjónvarp Símans, a broadcast and streaming service, as well as the SVOD platform Sjónvarp Símans Premium.
Elma is directed by Katrín Björgvinsdóttir and written by Karen Björg Eyfjörð Þorsteinsdóttir, who also serves as showrunner. Presold to Finland’s MTV by Mediawan, it is a co-production with Belgium’s Lunamine.
Andri Ómarsson, CEO of Glassriver, said, “The Icelandic premiere marks an important moment for Elma, bringing a story that has resonated with Icelandic readers back to audiences in a new form. We’re delighted to have found a home for the series with Síminn, and to introduce local viewers to the world we have created—from the talent in front of the camera to the creative team who have brought this adaptation to life. We hope the series will feel both familiar and fresh to audiences who know the books, while also opening Elma up to viewers discovering it for the first time.”
