The TV series tells the story of Salming’s trajectory from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of hockey and was in its final stages when he died.
brought sadness to the set, but members of the television crew working on a limited series about his life are now more determined than ever to finish the project in his memory., had given the green light to the venture after meeting with Warner Bros. and Swedish actor Valter Skarsgård, who will play him. The Hall of Fame defenceman passed away when filming was in its final stages in Toronto, with shooting in Sweden already complete.
Director Amir Chamdin said he approached Salming about eight years ago with the idea of a film on the hockey star’s life, and the challenges of coming from a small mining town in northern Sweden to become one of the. Chamdin said Salming was “very welcoming” to the idea. But as soon as work got underway, the director realized there would be a lot of material to cover.
“For me, it’s a story of the underdogs,” said Chamdin. “This is a kid who could have been working in the mines. That is definitely inspiring. It tells people that no matter where you come from, you can achieve anything. That’s what he stands for.” In 16 seasons with the Leafs, starting in 1973, Salming set team records for defencemen that still stand today: games played , goals , assists and points . Of all the NHL stars to come out of Sweden over the years, only Hall of Fame blueliner Nicklas Lidström,The 27-year-old Skarsgård never saw Salming play. He called the role an overwhelming challenge, but became more comfortable after meeting the Swedish great, gaining his trust and forming a bond.
Skarsgård, whose acting credits include “Lords of Chaos” and “Beck,” comes from a long line of movie actors. He said he learned about Salming’s heroics from reading, as well as from his parents and others who idolized the defenceman. He recalled talking to Salming during production about some of the themes of the project, including hockey violence. Salming told him it was crazy that widespread fighting and other violent acts were allowed when he played.
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