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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Will Ferrell Developing ‘Eurovision' Stage Musical Based On His 2020 Netflix Film
EXCLUSIVE: A stage musical based on the 2020 Netflix movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is under development with Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and Anthony King writing the book and Savan Kotecha composing the music. Alex Timbers is on board to direct. 'We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway,' said Ferrell in a statement. 'The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.' More from Deadline 'Good Night, And Good Luck' Could Tour And "Might" Go To London, George Clooney Tells Seth Meyers Countdown To Broadway's Tony Night: How Are The Nominees Doing At The Box Office? Tony Awards Announce Presenter Line-Up: Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter Part Of Excellent Adventure The adaptation was announced today by producer Lia Vollack. A production timeline was not disclosed. 'Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes,' said Timbers (Just In Time). '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.' The 2020 film starred Ferrell alongside Rachel McAdams and tells the story of aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir as they are given the chance to represent their country at the world's most famous song competition. The film's original song 'Husavik (My Hometown),' written by Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus, and Rickard Göransson, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2020. 'This is a stellar team for what I am sure will be an equally stellar adaption of a film the world loved,' said Martin Green CBE Director, Eurovision Song Contest. '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 Eurovision Song Contest is the world's largest live music event and a global superbrand, reaching 166 million viewers around the world on TV and with 19.9 million views on YouTube. It is organized annually by the European Broadcasting Union. The competition has taken place every year since 1956 with notable winners including ABBA and Celine Dion. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
New York Times
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What's in Our Queue? ‘Will & Harper' and More
Skip to contentSkip to site index I'm a national correspondent and often look at the country through the lens of sports. I write about serious subjects, so I like to find ways for my brain, and my heart, to take a break from the intensity. Here are some things I've recently enjoyed → I write a lot about transgender Americans, and this documentary gave me some incredible insight. It's about the cross-country road trip Will Ferrell took with Harper Steele, a close friend who had recently transitioned, and features their conversations — some serious, some funny — about gender and acceptance. As an animal lover, I can't help but check Instagram every morning for posts and stories from Niall Harbison, a former chef who has dedicated his life to sterilizing, feeding and saving street dogs in Thailand. His acts of kindness make me feel good about the world, and I've gotten to know dozens of adorable dogs by name. Headed to report a story about a soccer team, I binge-watched much of this show on a long-haul flight and laughed so loudly that I startled the guy sitting in my row. The show hit home for me, a longtime sportswriter. With the announcement of a fourth season, I'm rewatching the episodes, loving the quirky characters, particularly the blunt and multifaceted Roy Kent. I've loved Coldplay ever since seeing them in 2001 at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas. On their latest album, 'Moon Music,' a ballad called 'All My Love' is simple but moving, and the video for it is just as sweet. In it, the 99-year-old actor Dick Van Dyke dances barefoot and offers his takes on life and love. The Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's use of light in depicting everyday subjects — like a woman pouring milk — takes my breath away. The National Gallery of Art, not far from my home in Washington, usually has a handful of his works, which is special because only a few dozen of his paintings exist worldwide. I can stare at them for hours. What's in Our Queue? 'Will & Harper' and More © 2025 The New York Times Company Manage Privacy Preferences
