Young Royals role

Omar Rudberg officially found out he won the role of Simon Eriksson on August 20, 2020. At the time, he shared his excitement on social media, notably writing, "I think I'm dreaming awake". Wikipedia +2

Key Casting Timeline

• Initial Audition: Omar decided to audition after hearing from his friend Felicia Truedsson (who plays Stella) that she had auditioned for the show.
• Confirmation Date: He received the official news on August 20, 2020, a date fans now celebrate as his "casting anniversary".
• Public Announcement: Netflix officially announced the cast, including Omar and Edvin Ryding, in January 2021.
• Reflections: Years later, Omar recalled that he knew the series would be special as soon as he read the script.