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.”
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.
