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Bill Kaulitz Out of ZDF’s “The Comeback” as Tim Sander Takes Lead and Filming Begins

ZDF says early talks with the singer ended due to scheduling conflicts.

Overview

  • Principal photography is underway in Cologne and is expected to continue until about December 12, 2025.
  • Tim Sander stars as Flo, a former teen idol who tries to reunite his old boy band two decades after their success.
  • ZDF clarified that initial discussions with Bill Kaulitz could not proceed for timing reasons after earlier listings had named him.
  • The core cast includes Daniel Sträßer, Eidin Jalali and Tristan Seith, and the broadcaster has not set an air date.
  • The series is written by Riccarda Schemann and Johannes Rothe, directed by Facundo Scalerandi, with choreography by Detlef D! Soost, music by Bülent Aris and production by Studio Zentral/Network Movie with U5 and ZDF.