Will Ferrell To Write & Star In New Comedy Film About Eurovision Contest

19 June 2018 | 1:16 pm | Staff Writer

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US actor Will Ferrell is set to co-write and star in a new comedy film about the Eurovision singing contest.

As Deadline reports, Ferrell will team with Netflix for the very first time for the project, simply titled Eurovision, which he will write alongside Andrew Steele (Saturday Night Live, The Ladies Man).

The 50-year-old star will also produce the film through his company, Gary Sanchez Productions, and long-time collaborator Adam McKay will serve as executive producer.


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The 2018 edition of Eurovision wrapped up just last month, with Jessica Mauboy representing Australia. 

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Past Aussie entrants include Isaiah Firebrace, Dami Im and Guy Sebastian, who all finished in the top ten.