AceShowbiz - Famed Norwegian crime author Jo Nesbø is bringing his iconic detective to the screen. This week sees the launch of Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole on Netflix, a nine-episode series for which Nesbø served as both adapter and showrunner.

In an interview for Deadline's International Disruptors series, which spotlights key executives and companies outside the U.S., Nesbø discussed the experience of adapting his most well-known antihero. The author's novels, which include Headhunters, The Night House, and the beloved Harry Hole detective series, have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 51 languages.

The series represents a significant personal investment from Jo Nesbø, who adapted all nine episodes himself. Taking on the showrunner role indicates his deep involvement in the creative process of translating his literary character for a global streaming audience. The launch follows news that Netflix and Working Title Television had wrapped production on the Harry Hole TV adaptation.

In the interview, Nesbø breaks down the adaptation process, reveals who he writes for, and discusses what projects might be next for him. The series features a cast that includes Anders Danielsen Lie and pop-singer Dagny, among others. For fans of gritty Scandinavian crime fiction, the series marks a major television event, directly guided by the original creator's vision.

The global reach of Netflix provides a formidable platform for Jo Nesbø's work, potentially introducing his complex detective, Harry Hole, to millions of new viewers. This move from page to screen, controlled by the author, sets a notable precedent for literary adaptations in the streaming era.