Wallander Producer Reveals Months-Long On-Set Arguments With Gustaf Skarsgård Over Character Protection
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Summary
Wallander reboot producer Glenn Lund revealed at Seriencamp that there were intense, months-long arguments on set with lead actor and executive producer Gustaf Skarsgård. Lund explained that the disagreements stemmed from Skarsgård's deep commitment to protecting the iconic character and source material, emphasizing that the actor's passion drove the heated discussions. Despite the tensions, Lund stressed the team worked brilliantly together and praised Skarsgård's work ethic.
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Lund opened up at Seriencamp about the 'really big arguments' some had on set with star and exec producer Gustaf Skarsgård, which he said sometimes lasted 'for months.'
Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.
The team got on brilliantly, he added, as he hailed Skarsgård's work ethic.
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