A feature film adaptation of the children’s hit book series The Villain of Villains (original title: Skurkarnas Skurk) by the Swedish comedy trio and YouTube phenomenonIJustWantToBeCool, has been picked up by SF Studios. The first book in the series was published in 2022, and it has sold more than 300,000 copies. Filming is scheduled for spring 2025 in Stockholm and Lithuania, with a Swedish theatrical release planned for January 2026.
With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, IJustWantToBeCool is known for their comedy sketches created and performed by the group members Joel Adolphson, Emil Beer, and Victor Beer. The trio, consisting of two brothers and their cousin, was started in 2011 when they uploaded the first videos to their YouTube-channel.
“Bringing the Villain of Villains to the big screen is a dream come true for us”, says IJustWantToBeCool. “We never imagined anyone in Sweden would be crazy enough to try to convert the world we’ve built in the books to film. But if anyone can do it, it’s Alain Darborg, who will direct the film. His understanding of our humor and his vision will make it into something truly unique in Sweden, and we’re incredibly excited.”
IJustWantToBeCool
Helmed by Alain Darborg (The Master Plan) and written by Jessika Jankert (Forever), the film follows 12-year-old rebellious Stephanie, who dreams of becoming a superhero like her late mother but fails the entrance exam to the Hero School. She gets a second chance if she infiltrates the Villain School to retrieve a powerful artifact that’s been stolen. At the Villain School, her loyalty is tested, and her search leads her to the Villain of Villains, a malevolent creature threatening the future of both heroes and villains.
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Produced by Nicklas Wikström Nicastro (A Man Called Ove), the film is a collaboration between Strive Stories, SF Studios, and SVT, with support from the Swedish Film Institute. International sales are managed by REinvent, while SF Studios oversees distribution in the Nordic countries.
“SF Studios is immensely proud and excited to back this phenomenal IP and bring it to a broad audience. The world of the Villain of Villains promises a fresh cinematic universe for adventure-lovers both young and old. We foresee many film adventures with this team in the coming years”.
Yaba Holst, Head of Nordic Acquisition at SF Studios
About SF Studios
SF Studios, established in 1919, is one of the world’s oldest film companies. Today SF Studios is the leading film studio in the Nordic region with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and offices in Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and London. The company is producing and distributing feature films and TV series as well as providing the streaming service SF Anytime. SF Studios is part of the leading Nordic media company Bonnier.
Strive Stories is an independent production company based in Stockholm that produces feature films and TV dramas for all platforms. The company was founded by best-selling author Jens Lapidus and award-winning producer Nicklas Wikström Nicastro with the aim of creating captivating and engaging stories with strong themes, appealing to both local and global audiences.
Source: SF Studios Photo credit: Mauricio Molinari
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A feature film adaptation of the children’s hit book series The Villain of Villains (original title: Skurkarnas Skurk) by the Swedish comedy trio and YouTube phenomenon IJustWantToBeCool, has been picked up by SF Studios. The first book in the series was published in 2022, and it has sold more than 300,000 copies. Filming is scheduled for spring 2025 in Stockholm and Lithuania, with a Swedish theatrical release planned for January 2026.
With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, IJustWantToBeCool is known for their comedy sketches created and performed by the group members Joel Adolphson, Emil Beer, and Victor Beer. The trio, consisting of two brothers and their cousin, was started in 2011 when they uploaded the first videos to their YouTube-channel.
Helmed by Alain Darborg (The Master Plan) and written by Jessika Jankert (Forever), the film follows 12-year-old rebellious Stephanie, who dreams of becoming a superhero like her late mother but fails the entrance exam to the Hero School. She gets a second chance if she infiltrates the Villain School to retrieve a powerful artifact that’s been stolen. At the Villain School, her loyalty is tested, and her search leads her to the Villain of Villains, a malevolent creature threatening the future of both heroes and villains.
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Produced by Nicklas Wikström Nicastro (A Man Called Ove), the film is a collaboration between Strive Stories, SF Studios, and SVT, with support from the Swedish Film Institute. International sales are managed by REinvent, while SF Studios oversees distribution in the Nordic countries.
About SF Studios
SF Studios, established in 1919, is one of the world’s oldest film companies. Today SF Studios is the leading film studio in the Nordic region with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and offices in Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and London. The company is producing and distributing feature films and TV series as well as providing the streaming service SF Anytime. SF Studios is part of the leading Nordic media company Bonnier.
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About Strive Stories
Strive Stories is an independent production company based in Stockholm that produces feature films and TV dramas for all platforms. The company was founded by best-selling author Jens Lapidus and award-winning producer Nicklas Wikström Nicastro with the aim of creating captivating and engaging stories with strong themes, appealing to both local and global audiences.
Source: SF Studios Photo credit: Mauricio Molinari
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