Eva Green, Emma Laird and Ben Mendelsohn will also star opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the adaptation of a Jo Nesbo novel.

Benedict Cumberbatch is taking over from Tom Hardy in a movie adaptation of a best-selling crime thriller from acclaimed Norwegian author Jo Nesbø.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is joining Aaron Taylor-Johnson in 'Blood on Snow', an indie adaptation of the Jo Nesbo crime thriller directed by Cary Fuk

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to replace Tom Hardy in the crime thriller Blood on Snow. Based on the novel by Jo Nesbø, the adaptation had originally lined up Hardy to serve as both actor and producer.

Tom Hardy is stepping away, and Benedict Cumberbatch is stepping in for the Cary Fukunaga-directed crime thriller Blood on Snow. Tom Hardy was set to act and produce Blood on Snow but had to move on from the project due to scheduling issues,