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Wales Online
2 days ago
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- Wales Online
Will Ferrell ‘excited' to bring Eurovision musical to Broadway
Will Ferrell 'excited' to bring Eurovision musical to Broadway The American actor, 57, is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga, which he starred in opposite Canadian actress Rachel McAdams and British actor Dan Stevens (Image: Netflix ) Will Ferrell has said he is "excited" to bring a musical version of the Eurovision Song Contest to Broadway. The American actor, 57, is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga, which he starred in opposite Canadian actress Rachel McAdams and British actor Dan Stevens. "We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway," said Ferrell. "The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition." The production will feature a book by Ferrell, Harper Steele, who both co-wrote the original film and were in the documentary Will & Harper together, and Anthony King, a TV and Broadway writer. Music will come from Savan Kotecha, who was behind the songs for the Netflix movie, and will be directed by Alex Timbers. Article continues below "Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes," Timbers, a Tony award-winning director, said. "And when I first saw their joyful movie Eurovision during the pandemic, it buoyed spirits during a very dark time. "With this stage adaptation, I can't wait to bring that same mix of heart, spectacle, irreverence, and awe to audiences across the world." In the 2020 movie, The Notebook actress McAdams, an Oscar nominee, and Elf star Ferrell play Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir who are competing at Eurovision. It was nominated for a best original song Academy Award for Husavik (My Hometown) written by Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus, and Rickard Goransson. Eurovision director Martin Green, from the organising group, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), said: "This is a stellar team for what I am sure will be an equally stellar adaption of a film the world loved. "Our aim always is to bring the joy of the Eurovision Song Contest to more people globally – especially as we approach our 70th edition in 2026." Last month, the 2025 winner of Eurovision was crowned as 24-year-old opera singer JJ from Austria, who entered with the dramatic Wasted Love. The UK came 19th in May after Remember Monday earned 88 points from the national juries for their song What The Hell Just Happened? and no points from the audience. Article continues below Netflix has previously turned its popular science fiction show Stranger Things into a play in the West End called Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which serves as a prequel to the series.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Will Ferrell ‘excited' to bring Eurovision musical to Broadway
Will Ferrell has said he is 'excited' to bring a musical version of the Eurovision Song Contest to Broadway. The American actor, 57, is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga, which he starred in opposite Canadian actress Rachel McAdams and British actor Dan Stevens. 'We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway,' said Ferrell. 'The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.' Ferrell starred opposite Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, pictured, in the Netflix movie (Ian West/PA) The production will feature a book by Ferrell, Harper Steele, who both co-wrote the original film and were in the documentary Will & Harper together, and Anthony King, a TV and Broadway writer. Music will come from Savan Kotecha, who was behind the songs for the Netflix movie, and will be directed by Alex Timbers. 'Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes,' Timbers, a Tony award-winning director, said. 'And when I first saw their joyful movie Eurovision during the pandemic, it buoyed spirits during a very dark time. 'With this stage adaptation, I can't wait to bring that same mix of heart, spectacle, irreverence, and awe to audiences across the world.' In the 2020 movie, The Notebook actress McAdams, an Oscar nominee, and Elf star Ferrell play Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir who are competing at Eurovision. JJ from Austria won Eurovision 2025 (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) It was nominated for a best original song Academy Award for Husavik (My Hometown) written by Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus, and Rickard Goransson. Eurovision director Martin Green, from the organising group, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), said: 'This is a stellar team for what I am sure will be an equally stellar adaption of a film the world loved. 'Our aim always is to bring the joy of the Eurovision Song Contest to more people globally – especially as we approach our 70th edition in 2026.' Last month, the 2025 winner of Eurovision was crowned as 24-year-old opera singer JJ from Austria, who entered with the dramatic Wasted Love. Netflix has previously turned its popular science fiction show Stranger Things into a play in the West End called Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which serves as a prequel to the series.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eurovision winner looks like he hasn't aged a day 16 years after winning show
THIS Eurovision champ looks like he hasn't aged a day - 16 years after winning the show. The final for the 6 This Eurovision star won the show for Norway Credit: Instagram / @rybakofficial 6 The star is known for playing the violin Credit: Instagram / @rybakofficial 6 Alexander Rybak looks like he hasn't aged a day - seen here when he won Eurovision 2009 Credit: Getty 6 The star looks exactly the same 16 years on - seen here in 2025 Credit: Instagram / @rybakofficial The singer, who's act also sees him playing the violin, was just 23 when he scooped the Song Contest crown. He stole the show with his hugely popular song Fairytale, which saw him sweep the scoreboard. Alexander broke all previous records with his score of 387 points. Read more on Eurovision The track topped the charts once he won, and his album Fairytales was released in 25 countries. Speaking about the song that helped him win, Alexander told the 'It's essentially an old-fashioned oom-pah tune with Tin Pan Alley chords, but people called it a 'modern tune' because I believed in it in the here and now. "I will be forever grateful for the people who stream it and show it to their friends, so that it may live on and be discovered by new generations.' Most read in Celebrity health Alexander has returned to Eurovision several times over the years. He has appeared on several interval medleys and even appeared as himself in the Netflix comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga. Rylan makes VERY awkward gaffe during first live Eurovision semi-final Alexander also competed again 2018, with the song That's How You Write a Song. This time he placed 15th with 144 points. HOST PULLS OUT Meanwhile, yesterday it was revealed how the BBC were forced to find a replacement after one of the UK's The Beeb shared a statement that said 6 Ncuti Gatwa pulled out of Eurovision at the last minute Credit: Getty The much-loved star is instead being replaced by The BBC said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately "However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2's very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva A thrilled Sophie said: 'I love Eurovision and it's a privilege to be part of 2025's Grand Final. 6 Sophie Ellis-Bextor will replace him on the show Credit: Instagram/BBC Press office "What an honour it is to announce the UK's jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. "I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom !' GRAHAM RETURNS Fans will be pleased to know that Graham Norton returns to provide his witty commentary for tonight. The national treasure took over from the late Eurovision will kick off this evening at in Basel, Switzerland at 8pm on BBC One. Everything you need to know about Eurovision Here's your complete guide to all things Eurovision: Who was How to host a How many times has How much is Graham Norton paid and what's his When has Eurovision
