Hot on the heels of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 last month, producer Lia Vollack announces a new musical will be developed based on the Netflix motion picture.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Netflix still image.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga will feature a book by Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and Anthony King, music by Savan Kotecha, and will be directed by Alex Timbers.
Ferrell starred in the 2020 film alongside Rachel McAdams. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga shares 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 also featured an original song, "Husavik (My Hometown)" which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2020.
“We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway,” stated 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.”
“Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes,” stated Timbers. “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.”
“This is a stellar team for what I am sure will be an equally stellar adaptation 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,” stated Martin Green CBE Director, Eurovision Song Contest.
More information on the new musical will be released in due course!
