Overview
- Mommsen says mounting self-complacency and minor irritations with Tatort’s routines prompted his decision to end his 18-year tenure as Kommissar Nils Stedefreund in 2019.
- He explains that the franchise’s overwhelming brand power reduced his public identity to that of his Bremen detective, overshadowing his broader work.
- The actor describes relentless scrutiny and public critique around Tatort as burdensome and calls his exit a form of personal liberation.
- Mommsen recalls being moved to tears at his final episode as he reflected on both cherished memories and the need to close that chapter.
- Since leaving the series he has focused on theatre, currently showcasing his range with eight distinct parts in Berlin’s production of “Vanya.”