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Hape Kerkeling Revives Horst Schlämmer for March 26 Film Featuring Markus Söder

Kerkeling says the once-edgy persona now reads as a gentler throwback that suits the moment.

Overview

  • Comedy feature Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück is confirmed for theatrical release on March 26.
  • Markus Söder appears in an interview scene filmed at the Bavarian State Chancellery and took no fee for the cameo.
  • Kerkeling says only one or two questions for Söder were scripted, with the rest of the exchange improvised.
  • Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki also has a guest role after requiring more persuasion to take part, according to Kerkeling.
  • Kerkeling describes a set transformation ritual to become Schlämmer and says he stores his character costumes in an antique cabinet.