McKenzie Jumps Into The Water In "The Swimmer"

"Southland" and "The O.C." star Ben McKenzie is set to star as "The Swimmer" according to announcement by BiFrost Pictures
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The film centers on an American extreme swimmer (McKenzie) who embarks on a mission to conquer one of the wildest rivers in Norway - his personal Mt. Everest. But his journey proves that his true conquest is far more daunting than his swim; as he is faced to confront his inner demons and reconcile his past.

Agnes Kittelsen and Kristoffer Joner also star in the film.

Bård Ivar Engelsås wrote the screenplay from which Richard L. Fox will direct.

Daniel Wagner, Lisa G. Black and Brandi Savitt will produce.

Production begins in Northern Norway in June 2014.