It is Pål Christian Eggen who will take over as the character Captain Sabertooth after Kyrre Haugen Sydness gives up, says a press release.
Sydness has had the role of the black-clad pirate for 13 seasons, but now it is Eggen who takes over the baton, says a press release from Dyreparken.
HIV O’HOI: Pål Christian Eggen is ready to sail across the seven seas. Photo: Terje Bendiksby / NTB Show more
– It is a great pleasure to welcome Pål Christian Eggen into the world’s best pirate gang. We are very much looking forward to seeing him on stage in Kjuttaviga in the summer, says Anniken B. Schjøtt who is marketing and communications director at Dyreparken.
– It has affected me
Eggen has a long career as an actor, and most recently played the role of Peer Gynt himself.
– This is going to be incredibly fun! I am very much looking forward to taking on this iconic role as the King of the Sea himself, says Eggen.
CREATOR: Terje Formoe created the infamous captain. Photo: Gitte Johannessen / NTB Show more
Terje Formoe, who was the original Sabeltann, says that he has spent a long time finding out who should step into the iconic role.
He explains that the role is very important to the public and fans throughout Norway, and that it was important for him to choose the right one.
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– Through our conversations, vocal session in the studio, Pål Christian’s personality and extensive experience as an actor, I have become convinced that he is our man. Now I have found peace and I am very much looking forward to seeing Captain Sabeltann himself go ashore in Kjuttaviga on 4 July, says a satisfied Formoe.