Overview
- Max Müller said he will film about one third fewer days to be with his 87-year-old mother in a care home near Vienna.
- He is not leaving the ZDF crime series and will continue as Michi Mohr.
- Producers plan more phone-call inserts so his character stays present when he is not on set.
- Viewers are expected to notice the change in Season 26, which is projected to air in autumn 2026.
- Müller has played Michi Mohr since 2002, which helps explain the effort to maintain his presence for long-time fans.