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Actor Sebastian Bezzel Open to More Franz Eberhofer Films
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Actor Sebastian Bezzel Open to More Franz Eberhofer Films

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Sebastian Bezzel has not ruled out making another film as the popular Bavarian village police officer Franz Eberhofer.
  • Bezzel stated he signs contracts for one film at a time but enjoys the role and the team, suggesting a potential future installment.
  • He humorously mused about Eberhofer returning as an elderly man or his son taking over the role, emphasizing the strong camaraderie within the cast and crew.

Actor Sebastian Bezzel, known for his portrayal of the beloved Bavarian village police officer Franz Eberhofer, has not ruled out the possibility of further installments in the popular crime comedy series. The tenth film, "Steckerlfischfiasko," recently premiered in cinemas.

I had a lot of fun and I can imagine doing another one. But I don't have a permanent contract. I always sign for one film.

— Sebastian BezzelThe actor discussed the possibility of future films in the Franz Eberhofer series.

Bezzel, who stars alongside Simon Schwarz and Lisa Maria Potthoff, indicated that while he signs contracts for individual films, he thoroughly enjoys the role and the collaborative environment. "I had a lot of fun and I can imagine doing another one. But I don't have a permanent contract. I always sign for one film," the actor told the German Press Agency (dpa) in Munich on Thursday.

It's also possible that we take a 10-year break, and then Eberhofer is an old man and his son is suddenly the village policeman.

— Sebastian BezzelBezzel humorously speculated about potential future storylines for the character.

He playfully speculated about future scenarios, including Eberhofer returning in his 80s or his son potentially taking over the reins as the village constable. "It's also possible that we take a 10-year break, and then Eberhofer is an old man and his son is suddenly the village policeman," Bezzel quipped, highlighting the enduring appeal of the character and the franchise.

Simon and I have the silent agreement, which was never spoken: When we are together, we make it nice for ourselves. Even if it's stressful, the two of us stick together.

— Sebastian BezzelBezzel described his close working relationship with co-star Simon Schwarz.

Bezzel described the working relationship with the cast and crew as akin to a large family reunion, emphasizing the ease and efficiency that comes from years of collaboration. He shared a special "silent agreement" with co-star Simon Schwarz, with whom he also co-hosted the documentary series "Die Grenzgänger," to always make their time together enjoyable, even amidst stressful filming. This sentiment extends to their co-star Lisa Maria Potthoff and the beloved "Oma Eberhofer," played by the 89-year-old veteran actress Enzi Fuchs, who is cherished on set.

She is simply the grandma, she belongs there. And when Enzi is on set, she is also the set grandma. She is delightful.

— Sebastian BezzelBezzel praised veteran actress Enzi Fuchs, who plays Oma Eberhofer.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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