Who's in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, and where have you seen them before? The Netflix comedy marks the latest release from Gary Sanchez Productions, and centers on the European Broadcasting Union's famous singing competition. Eurovision Song Contest released on Netflix in June 2020.
Eurovision Song Contest follows two Icelandic singers who dream of representing their country on stage. Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir have been friends since childhood, and suddenly find themselves competing at Eurovision. When a Russian performer named Alexander Lemtov sets his eyes on Sigrit, Lars is forced to make some difficult decisions that could disrupt his career goals. Eurovision Song Contest was written by Will Ferrell and Andrew Steele (Saturday Night Live).
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Two A-list stars headline the main cast for Eurovision Song Contest. In supporting roles, a Downton Abbey alum portrays a menacing figure, and a former James Bond star appears as a grizzled Icelandic father. Here's a complete cast and character guide for Eurovision Song Contest on Netflix.
Will Ferrell As Lars And Rachel McAdams As Sigrit
Will Ferrell stars as Lars Erickssong, a Húsavík native who dreams of winning the Eurovision Song Contest.
Ferrell rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and later starred in comedy classics like Old School, Anchorman, and Step Brothers, among many others.
Rachel McAdams co-stars as Sigrit Ericksdottir, Lars' life-long friend and singing partner.
McAdams portrayed Allie in The Notebook and Regina George in Mean Girls. She also starred as Detective Ani Bezzerides in True Detective season 2.
The Eurovision Song Contest Supporting Cast
Dan Stevens as Alexander Lemtov: A Russian singer. Dan Stevens portrayed Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, David Haller in Legion, and Beast in Beauty and the Beast.
Pierce Brosnan as Erick Erickssong: Lars' father. In pop culture, Pierce Brosnan is best known for starring in four James Bond films. He also portrayed Sam in Mamma Mia!
Demi Lovato as Katiana Lindsdottir: An Iceland singer from Keflavik. Demi Lovato is a famous American pop star.
Graham Norton as Himself: The Eurovision commentator. Graham Norton is best known for hosting The Graham Norton Show.
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Neils Brongus: The President of Icelandic Public Television. Ólafur Darri Ólafsson voiced The Archer in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and portrayed Bing Partridge in NOS4A2.
Mikael Persbrandt as Victor Karlosson: The Central Bank of Iceland governor. In pop culture, Mikael Persbrandt is best known for portraying Beorn in The Hobbit trilogy. He also portrayed Greybeard in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Johans: An Iceland Song Contest TV Host. Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson portrayed Lem Lemoncloak in Game of Thrones and Bakhtin in Atomic Blonde.
Kajsa Mohammar as Lisa: An Iceland Song Contest TV Host. Kajsa Mohammar has appeared in Viking Destiny and Endeavour.
Hannes Óli Ágústsson as Olaf: A man who refuses to pay a parking ticket. Hannes Óli Ágústsson has appeared in Metalhead and Sense8.
William Lee Adams as Himself: William Lee Adams is a BBC presenter.
Elin Petersdottir as Helka: Erick's love interest. Elin Petersdottir portrayed Eva in Home and Rakel Larsdotter in Devil's Bride.
Melissanthi Mahut as Meta Xenakis: A Greek singer. Melissanthi Mahut has appeared in The Other Me: Lost Souls and In Transit.
Jamie Demetriou as Kevin Swain: The head of Iceland's creative team. Jamie Demetriou has appeared in Fleabag and Paddington 2.
Jon Kortajarena as Coran Vladvitch: A Eurovision Presenter. Jon Kortajarena portrays Nicolás Vázquez in High Seas.
Elina Alminas as Sasha More: A Eurovision Presenter. Elina Alminas portrayed Amber in Ex Machina.
Salvador Sobral as Himself: Salvador Sobral is a Portugese singer.
Conchita Wurst as Herself: Conchita Wurst is an Austrian drag queen.
Alfrun Rose as Anna: An Iceland Public Television employee. Alfrun Rose has appeared in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and The County.
Jon Ola Sand as Himself: The head of European Broadcasting Union.
Natasia Demetriou as Nina: An Icelandic choreographer. Natasia Demetriou portrays Nadja in What We Do in the Shadows.
Joi Johannsson as Jorn: An Iceland Public Television employee. Joi Johannsson portrayed Alex Fersen in Fortitude and Iofur Raknison in His Dark Materials.
Chris Lew Kum Hoi as Jae-bong: A member of the K-Pop band Kitty Cat Fancy. Chris Lew Kum Hoi has appeared in Doctor Who and War Machine.