NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy
Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons will narrate a brand-new edition
of Fredrik Backman's blockbuster
bestselling debut novel A MAN CALLED OVE. Simon &
Schuster Audio will publish the audiobook on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
"Narrating this audiobook was an absolute joy," said Simmons.
"Fredrik Backman has created a story
that is simultaneously specific and universal; timely, and
timeless. It was my great pleasure to spend time with these
characters."
"A MAN CALLED OVE is one of the most beloved novels of
our time. J.K Simmons' emotionally charged performance is
remarkable," added Chris Lynch,
President & Publisher of Simon & Schuster Audio. "He
inhabits the voice of Frederik
Backman's indelible character."
J.K. Simmons has appeared in a diverse range of projects
spanning motion pictures, television, and the stage. He is
known for his Academy Award-winning performance in Whiplash,
as well as his roles in Law & Order, Sam Raimi's Spider Man trilogy,
Juno, and more. Recently, he has been seen in
Brian Kirk's thriller 21
Bridges, the Starz series Counterpart, Jason Reitman's The Front Runner,
Universal's The Snowman, the Warner Bros. comedy Father
Figures, and Justice
League.
A feel-good story that has captivated listeners since its
publication in 2012, Backman's novel about Ove, the angry old man
next door, is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one
life has on countless others. At best, he is a curmudgeon—he
has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. But
behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So
when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty
young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's
mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heart-warming tale of
unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing
up a U-Haul. "If there was an award for 'Most Charming Book of
the Year,' this first novel by a Swedish
blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down"
(Booklist, starred review). A MAN CALLED OVE
was made into a feature film in Sweden and an English-language adaptation has
also been announced, with Tom
Hanks producing and starring as the title
character.
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