Skurkarnas Skurk
Created by Sweden’s most popular comedy group, IJustWantToBeCool
Skurkarnas Skurk is a children’s book series created by Sweden’s most popular comedy group, IJustWantToBeCool, and illustrated by the talented Kalle Landegren.
The story is set in the world of the Skurkskolan (the villain school). It is a fast-paced, engaging book suitable for children in the bookworm age. The story raises questions about who the real hero is and keeps readers guessing about how things will unfold.
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Adlibris Prize Winner
2023 Children’s Book of the Year age 6-12
+280 000 Books
sold
2 Millon Followers
for authors IJWTBC on YouTube
Most Streamed Author
on Storytel
in the last 5 years
Movie Premiere
in 2026!
Best-selling
Children’s Book
“Skurkskolan” at Adlibris in 2022 & 2023
IJustWantToBeCool
IJustWantToBeCool is Sweden’s most popular comedy group on YouTube. The group consists of the brothers Emil Beer, Victor Beer and cousin Joel Adolphson. Together they have created an entertainment universe that captures the audience with its witty, warm, and twisted humor.
The group is active on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where they produce sketches and entertaining videos. In addition, they write books, produce TV series and podcasts, stand on stage in musicals, appear in TV shows and much more. IJustWantToBeCool is Sweden’s most popular humor group for the young target group!
The Book Series
The first book, Skurkskolan, came out in 2022 followed by the exciting Förrädaren in 2023. In 2024, the third was released the book Hjältus Tårar. The books have also captivated listeners such as audiobooks. The books’ charming stories and joyful adventures have made them a beloved part of many readers’ childhoods and adult life.
Skurkarnas Skurk the Movie
The first movie adaptation of Skurkarnas Skurk will premiere in February 2026. The film is directed by Alain Darborg, with a script by Jessika Jankert. Joel Adolphson, Emil Beer, and Victor Beer from IJustWantToBeCool are both starring in the film and serving as executive producers.
– IJustWantToBeCool“The fact that Skurkarnas Skurk is now going up on the big white screen is like a dream come true for us. We never believed that someone in Sweden would be crazy enough to try to translate the world we built in the books into film.”
