Hape Kerkeling to Star in Film Adaptation of Acclaimed Play 'Extrawurst'
The societal satire, directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, explores cultural tensions and is set to release in January 2026.
- The film 'Extrawurst' is an adaptation of the 2019 award-winning theater hit by Dietmar Jacobs and Moritz Netenjakob.
- Hape Kerkeling, Christoph Maria Herbst, Fahri Yardim, Anja Knauer, and Friedrich Mücke headline the cast of the societal satire.
- Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, the movie focuses on a tennis club's conflict over installing a separate grill for a Muslim member.
- The original play, which critiques integration and racism, was the most performed in Germany during the 2021/2022 season and won the Monica Bleibtreu Prize.
- The film is produced by Lieblingsfilm, Studiocanal, and ARD, with a theatrical release planned for January 15, 2026.