Exclusive: UTA has signed Swedish screenwriter, series creator and showrunner Lisa Ambjörn (Young Royals) for representation in all areas.
Recently named one of Deadline’s Five Rising European Scribes to Watch Out For in 2024, Ambjörn is known for authentically capturing youth culture in her work across both comedy and drama. She broke through to international audiences after creating and showrunning Netflix’s hit teen drama Young Royals, the third and final season of which was released in March of this year.
Young Royals follows the story of Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), who is sent to the prestigious Hillerska boarding school following a public scandal. As he navigates the pressures of royal duty and the complexities of adolescence, Wilhelm forms unexpected friendships and finds himself drawn to Simon (Omar Rudberg), a talented scholarship student. Their budding relationship challenges both Wilhelm’s sense of duty and Simon’s desire for acceptance in...
Recently named one of Deadline’s Five Rising European Scribes to Watch Out For in 2024, Ambjörn is known for authentically capturing youth culture in her work across both comedy and drama. She broke through to international audiences after creating and showrunning Netflix’s hit teen drama Young Royals, the third and final season of which was released in March of this year.
Young Royals follows the story of Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), who is sent to the prestigious Hillerska boarding school following a public scandal. As he navigates the pressures of royal duty and the complexities of adolescence, Wilhelm forms unexpected friendships and finds himself drawn to Simon (Omar Rudberg), a talented scholarship student. Their budding relationship challenges both Wilhelm’s sense of duty and Simon’s desire for acceptance in...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“A Part of You” is a new Swedish-produced ‘coming-of-age’ drama feature, directed by Sigge Eklund, starring Felicia Maxime, Edvin Ryding and Zara Larsson, streaming May 31, 2024 on Netflix:
“…this is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest. ‘Julia’ possesses everything that her sister ‘Agnes’ dreams of: she’s the coolest person in school, the center of every party and she’s dating ‘Noel’.
“If only Agnes could be more like her. When the worst possible thing occurs, Agnes’ world is turned upside down and she’s forced to reinvent herself. Suddenly, she’s on the verge of obtaining everything she’s ever desired, but at what cost?…”
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“…this is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest. ‘Julia’ possesses everything that her sister ‘Agnes’ dreams of: she’s the coolest person in school, the center of every party and she’s dating ‘Noel’.
“If only Agnes could be more like her. When the worst possible thing occurs, Agnes’ world is turned upside down and she’s forced to reinvent herself. Suddenly, she’s on the verge of obtaining everything she’s ever desired, but at what cost?…”
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- 5/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"I'm so tired of pretending like nothing's wrong." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a Swedish teen coming-of-age film titled A Part of You, set for a streaming debut at the end of May this month. This latest offering for streaming in Sweden (and the rest of the world) is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest. Agnes, a teen envious of her popular older sister Julia, faces upheaval when tragedy strikes. Forced to reinvent herself, she's on the cusp of attaining her dreams but must navigate the consequences of her choices. She struggles to make sense of herself and her new world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind. Starring Felicia Maxime, Edvin Ryding, Ida Engvoll, Alva Bratt, Mustafa Al-Mashhadani, Emil Hedayat, and Zara Larsson.
- 5/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
New month, new selections from Netflix! This May, the streamer is setting the stage for tons of laughs with its annual Netflix is a Joke Fest, which kicks off in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2. But if you're too far from the City of Angels, follow John Mulaney as he heads out onto the street to welcome his funniest friends to the city in "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA," a six-night live comedy event. Plus, Netflix will host the Mark Twain Prize Award for Kevin Hart, the Roast of Tom Brady, new specials from Rachel Feinstein, Franco Escamilla, and more.
On the scripted side, the wait is over, “Bridgerton” fans: the first part of Season 3 will drop in a batch during the middle of the month. And all month long, catch new series, film, documentary, anime, and family premieres.
Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for the month,...
On the scripted side, the wait is over, “Bridgerton” fans: the first part of Season 3 will drop in a batch during the middle of the month. And all month long, catch new series, film, documentary, anime, and family premieres.
Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for the month,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Banijay Nordic’s banner Yellow Bird is set to produce “A Life’s Worth,” a drama series inspired by real events within the Bosnian conflict in the 1990s. The show is being produced by Arte France and Viaplay Content Distribution which will also handle global sales.
“A Life’s Worth” is set in the fall of 1993, amid the devastating turmoil unfurling in Bosnia. Swedish U.N. soldiers embark on a perilous mission to bring peace to a fractured land. The series follows the journey of a group of young soldiers and their commander as they struggle with the complexities of war.
The show is headlined by a strong cast including Edvin Ryding (“Young Royals”), Maxwell Cunningham (“Top Dog”), Erik Enge (“Tigers”), Johan Rheborg (“Solsidan”) and Toni Prince (“Drugdealer”). Additional cast members include Lazar Dragojevic, Ivana Roscic, Alena Dzebo and Alban Ukaj.
“A Life’s Worth” was co-written by Mona Masri (“Easy Money”) and Oliver Dixon,...
“A Life’s Worth” is set in the fall of 1993, amid the devastating turmoil unfurling in Bosnia. Swedish U.N. soldiers embark on a perilous mission to bring peace to a fractured land. The series follows the journey of a group of young soldiers and their commander as they struggle with the complexities of war.
The show is headlined by a strong cast including Edvin Ryding (“Young Royals”), Maxwell Cunningham (“Top Dog”), Erik Enge (“Tigers”), Johan Rheborg (“Solsidan”) and Toni Prince (“Drugdealer”). Additional cast members include Lazar Dragojevic, Ivana Roscic, Alena Dzebo and Alban Ukaj.
“A Life’s Worth” was co-written by Mona Masri (“Easy Money”) and Oliver Dixon,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
For most of its three-season run, Netflix’s Swedish queer romance Young Royals dealt out as much trauma as it did tenderness. The story of Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), the spare heir to the Swedish throne and Simon (Omar Rudberg), the scholarship student that steals his heart at a prestigious boarding school, never minced words about the struggle of class disparity, the tragedy of familial loss, the perils of social media (and sex tapes), the wounds of hazing, the sting of betrayal between friends and the political implications of being the next king after your brother dies.
- 3/19/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Primetimer
Omar Rudberg is sharing his thoughts on how Young Royals ended, and teased his working future with co-star Edvin Ryding!
While appearing on the podcast I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy Didario, the 25-year-old actor and singer dished on the Netflix show ending, his relationship with Edvin and the impact of being on the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Yes… I do think that it’s the right ending…I always had my heart and my trust in Lisa [Ambjörn, head writer],” Omar said of the series’ finale. “It’s a perfect ending.”
Tommy also asked Omar if there was anything that came to mind that he hasn’t shared yet, and he teased a future project with Edvin!
“One thing that just came up is that people might be sad about the show ending and not seeing me and Edvin acting together anymore, or working together anymore,” he said.
While appearing on the podcast I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy Didario, the 25-year-old actor and singer dished on the Netflix show ending, his relationship with Edvin and the impact of being on the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Yes… I do think that it’s the right ending…I always had my heart and my trust in Lisa [Ambjörn, head writer],” Omar said of the series’ finale. “It’s a perfect ending.”
Tommy also asked Omar if there was anything that came to mind that he hasn’t shared yet, and he teased a future project with Edvin!
“One thing that just came up is that people might be sad about the show ending and not seeing me and Edvin acting together anymore, or working together anymore,” he said.
- 3/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This article contains spoilers for Young Royals season 3.
Streaming television and an increased acceptance of LGBTQ+ culture has allowed queer programming to flourish in ways nobody would have expected even a decade ago. Token gay characters and very special episodes of sitcoms have been replaced with profound thematic experiences in which same-sex relationships are explored in the same ways their heterosexual counterparts are. In a sea of options to choose from, Netflix’s small Swedish series Young Royals checks more boxes than almost any other romance show these days.
The first two seasons feature the rocky relationship between the crown prince of Sweden, Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), and a lower middle-class immigrant, Simon (Omar Rudberg), who fall in love and overcome social and political obstacles placed in their paths. Young Royals gives a different flavor than other shows in the genre because it focuses on the character development of the protagonists...
Streaming television and an increased acceptance of LGBTQ+ culture has allowed queer programming to flourish in ways nobody would have expected even a decade ago. Token gay characters and very special episodes of sitcoms have been replaced with profound thematic experiences in which same-sex relationships are explored in the same ways their heterosexual counterparts are. In a sea of options to choose from, Netflix’s small Swedish series Young Royals checks more boxes than almost any other romance show these days.
The first two seasons feature the rocky relationship between the crown prince of Sweden, Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), and a lower middle-class immigrant, Simon (Omar Rudberg), who fall in love and overcome social and political obstacles placed in their paths. Young Royals gives a different flavor than other shows in the genre because it focuses on the character development of the protagonists...
- 3/12/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Coming out can be difficult, especially if you’re a teenager navigating your first real relationship. But coming out when you’re also a prince? That’s a whole other level of complicated. In the third and final season of Netflix’s Young Royals, Crown Prince Wilhelm of Sweden (Edvin Ryding) and his boyfriend Simon (Omar Rudberg) go public as a couple after seasons of constant back-and-forth. But that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing for these two — in fact, the stakes are higher than ever as their love is challenged like never before.
- 3/11/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
Exclusive: Young Royals star Malte Gardinger has signed for representation with United Agents in the UK, as the Netflix show nears its final return next month.
Gardinger quietly signed last year, following two seasons of Young Royals, in which he plays Årnäs, a member of a noble family, second cousin of Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) and school prefect.
The third and final season of Young Royals, which Nexiko makes for Netflix Sweden, is set to launch on March 11 globally. The show stars Ryding as the fictional Crown Prince of Sweden, who begins a romance with fellow student Simon Eriksson (Omar Rudberg). Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung and Camilla Holter are the co-creators.
The show has been lauded for its portrayal of teenagers and is Netflix Sweden’s most-watched original series. It also made the top 10 in several other countries. In 2022, it won Best Youth Drama and Show of the Year at Kristallen Awards,...
Gardinger quietly signed last year, following two seasons of Young Royals, in which he plays Årnäs, a member of a noble family, second cousin of Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) and school prefect.
The third and final season of Young Royals, which Nexiko makes for Netflix Sweden, is set to launch on March 11 globally. The show stars Ryding as the fictional Crown Prince of Sweden, who begins a romance with fellow student Simon Eriksson (Omar Rudberg). Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung and Camilla Holter are the co-creators.
The show has been lauded for its portrayal of teenagers and is Netflix Sweden’s most-watched original series. It also made the top 10 in several other countries. In 2022, it won Best Youth Drama and Show of the Year at Kristallen Awards,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Omar Rudberg and Edvin Ryding are back for the upcoming third season of Young Royals and Netflix just debuted the first look photos!
The two young stars reprise their fan-favorite roles of Simon and Wilhelm in the final season of the series and they are featured in most of the new stills.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s a series synopsis: When Prince Wilhelm (Ryding) arrives at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska he finally gets an opportunity to explore his true self and find out what kind of life he really wants. Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations – but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty.
Also starring in the show are Nikita Uggla, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento and Pernilla August.
The two young stars reprise their fan-favorite roles of Simon and Wilhelm in the final season of the series and they are featured in most of the new stills.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s a series synopsis: When Prince Wilhelm (Ryding) arrives at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska he finally gets an opportunity to explore his true self and find out what kind of life he really wants. Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations – but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty.
Also starring in the show are Nikita Uggla, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento and Pernilla August.
- 1/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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- 10/23/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ready for one final stroll in the Hillerska halls?
Not really? That makes a lot of us. When news broke about the third and final season of the beloved Swedish sensation, a bittersweet feeling accompanied realizing what that meant.
On the upside, we will get to spend some time with our favorite Young Royals characters, and on the downside, it will be for the last time as their stories end. We will see Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg work their magic one last time.
While we miss the show, we've also had questions about the upcoming season and are counting down the days until it premieres.
In this article, we've gathered everything known about the third season, and we'll be updating it with new information once it comes out, so you might want to bookmark it to keep up to date.
Will there be a Young Royals Season 3?
Absolutely.
On...
Not really? That makes a lot of us. When news broke about the third and final season of the beloved Swedish sensation, a bittersweet feeling accompanied realizing what that meant.
On the upside, we will get to spend some time with our favorite Young Royals characters, and on the downside, it will be for the last time as their stories end. We will see Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg work their magic one last time.
While we miss the show, we've also had questions about the upcoming season and are counting down the days until it premieres.
In this article, we've gathered everything known about the third season, and we'll be updating it with new information once it comes out, so you might want to bookmark it to keep up to date.
Will there be a Young Royals Season 3?
Absolutely.
On...
- 9/20/2023
- by Denis Kimathi
- TVfanatic
Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers from Season 2 of “Young Royals,” now streaming on Netflix.
Well, that is certainly one way to get the attention of the entire country of Sweden.
In the Season 2 finale of Netflix’s global sensation “Young Royals,” Sweden’s teenaged Crown Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) used a nationally broadcasted speech at his school Hillerska’s 120th anniversary jubilee to confess to his classmates, his family and his country that he’d lied about not being in the illegally distributed sex tape with Simon (Omar Rudberg). The very public moment of candor and bravery came after a season of regret over being forced to deny being in the video by his mother, the Queen Kristina of Sweden (Pernilla August) — a decision that drove a wedge between Wilhelm and Simon.
For this series-defining moment, “Young Royals” co-creator and head writer Lisa Ambjörn told Variety it was important...
Well, that is certainly one way to get the attention of the entire country of Sweden.
In the Season 2 finale of Netflix’s global sensation “Young Royals,” Sweden’s teenaged Crown Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) used a nationally broadcasted speech at his school Hillerska’s 120th anniversary jubilee to confess to his classmates, his family and his country that he’d lied about not being in the illegally distributed sex tape with Simon (Omar Rudberg). The very public moment of candor and bravery came after a season of regret over being forced to deny being in the video by his mother, the Queen Kristina of Sweden (Pernilla August) — a decision that drove a wedge between Wilhelm and Simon.
For this series-defining moment, “Young Royals” co-creator and head writer Lisa Ambjörn told Variety it was important...
- 11/1/2022
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
Photo: ‘Young Royals’ 'Young Royals' - Overview Originally premiering on Netflix in 2021 ‘Young Royals’ is a Swedish, LGBTQ+, teen drama. The series follows Wilhelm (portrayed by Edvin Ryding), a young prince, who was sent to a private boarding school after being seen in a video of a club fight. Rather unhappy with being transferred to a new school, Wilhelm is miserable in his new environment. That is until he meets Simon (portrayed by Omar Rudberg), a first-year student living with his family off the grounds of the school. Related Video: Full Commentary on 'Top Gun: Maverick': Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller Related video: 'Top Gun: Maverick' Full Premiere Reactions: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller Related video: Evolution: Every Tom Cruise Role From 1981 to 2021, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant This drama is a queer take on the upper class/lower class dynamic.
- 5/23/2022
- by Micha Jones
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
This article contains some spoilers for Young Royals.
WIth an overabundance of teenage-oriented romance shows on television at the moment, it can be hard to conjure up a reason to watch yet another one. Every streaming service seems to have something in the genre to fit a need, whether that be a gay protagonist, a female hero, or an ensemble cast. It’s very difficult to stand out amongst the crowd because there are very few places left untapped in exploring adolescent life styles.
Enter Young Royals, a Swedish-produced Lgtbq romance drama that was released on Netflix at the beginning of July. When Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) is sent to boarding school by the Queen after getting in some trouble at a nightclub, he feels out of his element and overwhelmed with expectations. His only reprieve from the rigidity of this environment comes when he meets Simon (Omar Rudberg), a...
WIth an overabundance of teenage-oriented romance shows on television at the moment, it can be hard to conjure up a reason to watch yet another one. Every streaming service seems to have something in the genre to fit a need, whether that be a gay protagonist, a female hero, or an ensemble cast. It’s very difficult to stand out amongst the crowd because there are very few places left untapped in exploring adolescent life styles.
Enter Young Royals, a Swedish-produced Lgtbq romance drama that was released on Netflix at the beginning of July. When Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) is sent to boarding school by the Queen after getting in some trouble at a nightclub, he feels out of his element and overwhelmed with expectations. His only reprieve from the rigidity of this environment comes when he meets Simon (Omar Rudberg), a...
- 7/13/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
For several years, teenage actor Edvin Ryding has been well-known all over Sweden. Although he’s young, he has already shown that he has what it takes to play a variety of roles. Thanks to Netflix he’s about to be known to people all over the world. Edvin plays Wilhelm in the new series Young Royals and the role is already getting him a lot of attention. Despite being young, Edvin knows exactly how to command viewers’ attention. Since it’s no secret that Netflix has the power to take people’s careers to new heights, it’ll be interesting to see what opportunities
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- 7/5/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
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