December 2022
December 2022 was a landmark month for Omar Rudberg, highlighted by his U.S. television debut and the official continuation of his hit series.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On December 15, 2022, Omar made his U.S. talk show debut alongside co-star Edvin Ryding.
- The Interview: They discussed the global success of Young Royals and their off-screen chemistry.
- Viral Moment: Omar’s humorous reaction to being asked if he expected the show's massive success ("I mean, we kind of saw that coming") became a fan-favorite clip.
Young Royals Season 3 Renewal
On December 14, 2022, Netflix officially announced that Young Royals would return for a third and final season.
- The announcement came just one day before his Tonight Show appearance, allowing him and Edvin to confirm live that the story of Wilhelm and Simon would reach its conclusion.
Film and Television Appearances
- Karusell (Carousel): It was announced in December that Omar had been cast as Dante in the Swedish horror film Karusell, marking his first feature film role.
- SVT's "Sverige!": On December 15, he was featured in an episode of the SVT program Sverige!, where he discussed his career alongside other prominent Swedish creators.
Spotify Wrapped 2022
As the year drew to a close, Omar celebrated his Spotify Wrapped results, which saw a significant surge in listeners following the November release of Young Royals Season 2 and his single "Simon's Song".