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German Stars Use 'Call My Agent Berlin' Launch to Challenge Myth of Actor Riches

Their promotion tour highlights a shrinking pool of roles alongside pervasive insecurity in Germany's film and television work.

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.