Overview
- Iris Berben says actors in Germany do not become multimillionaires, calling the belief a persistent cliché.
- Moritz Bleibtreu notes many assume he is wealthy due to visibility, yet he says he has even brought his own money to certain film projects, a situation Berben also recognizes.
- Berben describes an uncertain market with fewer offers and prolonged waiting, leaving many colleagues unsure how their careers will continue.
- The actors emphasize that love of the craft, not wealth or fame, drives their careers despite the anxiety that accompanies sporadic work.
- The Disney+ series Call My Agent Berlin began streaming on September 12, with the cast using its release to discuss age pressures and broader industry precarity.