The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Omar Rudberg made his American television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He appeared alongside his Young Royals co-star Edvin Ryding to discuss the global success of the Netflix series. 

Interview Highlights

• Audition Story: Omar shared that he was late to his first audition for Young Royals because he missed the bus and arrived "sweaty and stressed".
• Early Connection: Edvin revealed he already knew who Omar was because Omar’s band, The Fooo, had opened for Justin Bieber in 2013, a concert Edvin attended as a 10-year-old fan.
• "Wilmon" Fame: Jimmy Fallon noted the massive social media engagement for the duo, mentioning that a tweet announcing their appearance gained 20,000 likes in just five seconds.
• Season 3 Tease: During the segment, the actors officially teased the upcoming third and final season of the show, confirming that scripts were being written. 

Media Context

The appearance was a major milestone for Swedish television, as few Swedish actors have been featured on the legendary talk show. The episode (Season 10, Episode 56) also featured guests Regina Hall and F. Murray Abraham.