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Netflix signs Will Ferrell for new Eurovision comedy

Netflix has signed Will Ferrell for a new Eurovision comedy. The film, which is being produced by Ferrell's company Gary Sanchez Productions, will be directed by David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers, The Change-Up). Ferrell will star in the film as Lars Erickssong, a failed Icelandic singer who gets a second chance at Eurovision after being recruited by a desperate Icelandic government to represent the country in the contest.

The film is based on the real-life Eurovision Song Contest, which is an annual international song competition that has been held since 1956. The contest is one of the most popular television events in the world, with over 180 million viewers in 2019. Eurovision has been the subject of several films and television shows in the past, including the 1976 film The Eurovision Song Contest and the 2009 television series Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga.

Ferrell's Eurovision comedy is sure to be a hit with fans of the contest

Ferrell is a huge fan of Eurovision, and he has been wanting to make a film about the contest for several years. He is excited to finally be able to bring his vision to life, and he is confident that the film will be a hit with fans of the contest.

"Eurovision is such a unique and hilarious event, and I'm so excited to be able to bring it to the big screen," said Ferrell. "I think our film will capture all the fun and excitement of the contest, and I can't wait for audiences to see it."

The film is scheduled to be released in 2023.