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.

Overview

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.