“If you find one, he’s already found you!”
The chestnut man is an upcoming Netflix release based on the psychological thriller novel of the same name by Søren Sveistrup. The story of this creepy and dark series is about two young detectives hunting a serial killer who leaves chestnut dolls near the dead bodies.
The six episodes series is directed by Mikkel Serup and Kasper Barfoed under SAM Productions.
The streaming giant describes the series as “a character-driven psychological thriller” and has recently released the trailer for the show. It is yet to be released in the fall this year. Here is what we have for The Chestnut Man, including its release date, cast/characters, plot, trailer and more.
The Chestnut Man Release Date
There is no exact release date announced by Netflix yet. The creators have vaguely said fall 2021 which is sometime from September 2021 to December 2021. We already know that the filming of the series began in September 2020 which is not wrapped yet. So, it is unclear when it will be released but Netflix has already released its official teaser which gives us some insights about the show.
We will update the article as soon as we get official dates regarding the same.
The Chestnut Man Cast
We know that the show follows the story of two young detectives namely Naia Thullin and Mark Hess. The role of Naia is played by Danica Curcic and Mikkel Boe Folsgaard is starred as her partner Mark Hess.
Iben Dorner will be doing Rosa Hartung’s missing daughter.
The rest of the includes Lars Ranthe, Arian kashef, David Dencik, Esben Dalgaard Andersen, Morten Brovn, Jens Jorgen Spottag, Camilla Lau,Peder Thomas Pederson, Ander Hove, and Marie-Lydie Melono Nokouda. There are several others in supporting roles.
The Chestnut Man Plot
The chestnut man is based on a thriller crime series novel that followed the story of two detectives trying to uncover the mysterious kidding happening in Copenhagen.
The series begins with a young woman getting killed brutally. The case of this murder mystery is assigned to a young detective Naia Thullin along with Mark Hess. The duo discovers the body and it is found that one of the hands of the dead body is missing and next to her lies a man made of chestnut and matchsticks.
On their way to find a clue and unmask the serial killer, the two found a piece of evidence that was linked to the case of a missing girl. This missing girl was the daughter of famous politician Rosa Hartung who was presumed dead years ago. It is later unveiled that she has been alive all these years.
The source novel has already been translated into 28 languages and been published in 50 countries. From what we see of the novel, we are anticipating that this is going to be the biggest hit of Netflix this year.
Is there an official trailer for “The Chestnut Man”?
Netflix has already released the official teaser trailer for the chestnut man on June 20 21. The global streaming network Netflix will likely release the full trailer along with the release date in coming months.
As per Netflix’s ritual the full trailer is always released a month prior to the release date of the show. So, if the show is releasing in fall 2021 Netflix will drop the full trailer by August 2021.
The latest trailer is streaming on Netflix YouTube and IMDb.
What else do we know about the show?
The show has one of the most interesting taglines “if you find one, he’s already found you.”
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It follows the genres crime, drama, mystery, and thriller. It is originally from Denmark in Danish language. The original title of the series is The Chestnut Man worldwide. However, it has multiple names in different countries according to the language of release.
The current trailer of the series has a runtime of less than a minute and the series may have a run time of 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is The Chestnut Man on Netflix?
It is scheduled to be released in “Fall 2021” on Netflix.
What genre is The Chestnut Man?
The Chestnut Man follows crime, drama, thrill, and suspense.
What is a chestnut doll?
The Chestnut Doll is a creature made of chestnut, acorns, and matchsticks.
