Overview
- He says society risks absolutist opinion‑holding and urges greater self‑restraint to prevent escalation.
- Extrawurst frames everyday tensions through a provincial tennis club’s quarrel, including whether to buy a separate grill for Muslim members.
- The comedy opens in theaters on January 15, 2026, following an interview that sharpened his critique of polarization.
- He recalls former president Horst Köhler warning that the Horst‑Schlämmer satire offered a blueprint for political opportunists, a point he now links to newer movements.
- He discusses past health scares such as a Hörsturz and gallbladder removal, ongoing struggles with obesity, more mindful eating, and notes sciatica as a relatable thread in the film.