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5 days ago
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Will Ferrell confirms musical based on Eurovision movie comedy 'in development'
Will Ferrell has confirmed that his hit Netflix comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is set to be turned into a musical on Broadway. The actor and comedian, 57, is a long-time fan of the Eurovision Song Contest which saw him writing and starring in the 2020 musical romantic-comedy opposite Rachel McAdams. Set in the small Icelandic town of Húsavík, it follows longtime friends Lars Erickssong (Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdóttir (McAdams), who form the band Fire Saga, with Lars dreaming of winning the Eurovision Song Contest. When opportunity finally comes knocking, Sigrit - who has long harboured feelings for Lars - reluctantly agrees, but other distractions at the competition soon threaten to come between them. Ferrell will now help pen the book for an upcoming stage adaptation alongside Harper Steele and Anthony King, with Alex Timbers serving as director. The original flick included memorable songs such as Jaja Ding Dong and Lion of Love and Húsavík (My Hometown) - which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 2020. Music writer and producer Savan Kotecha - who worked on the film with the likes of Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, One Direction and Katy Perry - will write the music. Speaking about his latest project, Ferrell said: 'We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway. 'The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.' Timbers added: 'Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes 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.' They even have the backing of the actual Eurovision Song Contest - which celebrates its 70th edition next year - with Martin Green CBE, the contest's director, saying: '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.' The film featured a number of previous Eurovision contestants, including two-time Swedish winner Loreen and 2014 Austria winner Conchita Wurst. UK Eurovision commentator Graham Norton also made a cameo appearance. The big question is will Jedward - who have represented Ireland twice and previously told The Standard that they turned down the chance to appear in the film - finally join the party on stage?
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix streaming Eurovision film fans 'could watch over and over'
The Eurovision Song Contest's Grand Final is all set to be a showstopper, with 26 acts duking it out for the top spot, and die-hard fans are gearing up for the thrilling night ahead. This month, 37 countries have been flaunting their finest talents, and everything comes to a head tonight (17th May) at 8pm, broadcasting live on BBC One and iPlayer. But before viewers settle in for the evening's festivities, they've declared 'the only correct way' to gear up for the event. Eager fans have taken to X, previously known as Twitter, one fan enthusiastically wrote: "Starting #Eurovison weekend the ONLY correct way - watching Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." The acclaimed 2020 flick, The Story of Fire Saga, is a musical rom-com featuring Hollywood A-listers Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. Loosely inspired by the iconic competition, the movie tells the tale of life-long pals Lars Erickssong (Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdóttir (McAdams), who together form the music group 'Fire Saga,' reports the Express. Despite typically entertaining their small Icelandic town's locals, the pair aspire to reign supreme at Eurovision. When an unfortunate twist of fate eliminates Iceland's other contenders, Fire Saga find themselves unexpectedly chosen to carry their nation's hopes. Seen as the dark horses of the competition, the duo is challenged to showcase their worth and make their homeland proud. For anyone looking to get into the Eurovision spirit before tonight's grand finale, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is available for streaming on Netflix now. The musical hit the ground running upon its release, swiftly bagging a Best Original Song nomination at the 93rd Academy Awards. The track 'Husavik' has been a streaming sensation, amassing over 62 million plays on Spotify and another 22 million views for its official music video on YouTube. Audiences have been singing the comedy's praises since it first hit screens. One Rotten Tomatoes user raved: "This movie is hilarious and well-acted, with a spot-on soundtrack. I could watch it over and over and still find it just as funny. The music is fantastic, and the scenery is stunning." Another enthusiast shared their adoration online, writing: "As a movie buff of many years, I write this with great thought but it is one of my favourite movies of all time. A sweet story, amazing music true to the real life Eurovision style and great acting and cameo appearances. In short a real joy to watch, kick back popcorn ready and leave feeling great!" On social media, the film was hailed by a cinephile as "one of the best movies of the last several years," who added: "What a feel good film. I've watched it a few times now, and it just keeps getting better. We need this movie. Bring on a sequel." Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is streaming now on Netflix.
