Fremantle's Norwegian banner Monster, known for hit TV shows like 'Exit,' 'Furia,' and 'Pørni,' is set to present 'The Odesa Wrestlers' at Series Mania Forum's Co-Pro Pitching Sessions. The series, which has received development funding from Norwegian pubcaster NRK, marks the debut collaboration of celebrated Norwegian podcaster Joachim Førsund and actor Thorbjørn Harr as co-creators. Førsund is also the screenwriter, while Harr will serve as the episodic director.
'The Odesa Wrestlers' is a story set in the small town of Elverum in rural Norway, focusing on two young Ukrainian refugee brothers, Andriy and Mago, as they join a local wrestling team in pursuit of a better future. Their exceptional skills and unconventional methods disrupt the social order within the club, led by former world champion Willy, and the local youth community.
