Lars Edvin Folke Ryding (born 4 February 2003) is a Swedish actor. He is best known for his starring role as Prince Wilhelm in the Netflix teen drama series Young Royals (2021–2024). He featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list of 2022.
Career Ryding debuted in the TV series Mannen under trappan, which was filmed when he was 5 years old. Since then he has acted in several other productions like Fröken Frimans krig, The Crown Jewels, The Stig-Helmer Story, Gåsmamman, and several of the films about Annika Bengtzon produced in 2011.Här är rollerna svt.se Retrieved 12 July 2019.
Ryding became internationally known due to his portrayal of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden in the hit Netflix series Young Royals, winning several awards, and earning nominations along with his co-star Omar Rudberg. He was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list of 2022.
In 2024, he appeared in the Netflix movie A Part of You, with fellow Swedish actress and singer Zara Larsson. In 2025, he made his Hollywood debut by featuring in the horror movie 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle, alongside Jodie Comer. He will play Vitus, opposite Iris Apatow as Proserpina, in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is in production as of July 2025. He will also play the supporting role of Swiss hockey player Luca Haas beginning in Season 2 of Crave's romantic drama Heated Rivalry.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 The Stig-Helmer Story The Crown Jewels Richard Persson 2012 Nobel's Last Will Kalle Kalle Kalle Kalle Kalle Kalle 2013 IRL Lillebror Jonas 2014 Beyond Beyond Johan Voice Mr. Peabody & Sherman Mason, Tutankhamun Voice (Swedish version) Paddington Jonathan Voice (Swedish version) 2015 Jönssonligan – Den perfekta stöten Young Charles 2016 Om allt vore på riktigt Josef Kubo and the Two Strings Kubo Voice (Swedish version) Paddington 2 Jonathan Voice (Swedish version) 2020 Onward Ian Lightfoot Voice (Swedish version) Dolittle Stubbins Voice (Swedish version) 2021 Don't Look Up Yule Voice (Swedish version) 2023 Simon 2024 A Part of You Noel 2025 28 Years Later Erik Sundqvist 2026 Vitus
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Fabian Kreutz 2013 Biciklo - Supercykeln Valle Forslin 2013–2017 Fröken Frimans krig Gunnar Andersson 2014 Bastuklubben Young Jarmo 2015–2025 Gåsmamman Linus Ek Main role 2018 Storm på Lugna gatan Sylvester 2018-2024 Craig of the Creek Craig Williams Voice (Swedish version,1st voice) <ref name="up"/> 2019–2020 Älska mig Viktor 2020 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Ricky Voice (Swedish version) Elliot 2021–2024 Young Royals Prince Wilhelm "Wille" of Sweden (later Crown Prince Wilhelm of Sweden) Main role Also voice in English dub 2021 Hellenius Hörna Self Arcane Ekko Voice (Swedish version) 2023 Big Mouth Niklas Voice (guest role) 2025 A Life's Worth Johan Strand Main role 2027 Luca Haas Supporting Role
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Stockholm International Film Festival 2021 Rising Star Young Royals Gaygalan Awards 2022 Best Duo (shared with Omar Rudberg) Young Royals Kristallen 2022 Best Actor Young Royals Gaygalan Awards 2023 TV Star of the Year
References
External links Edvin Ryding at Agentfirman