Spurned Dreams and Bold Stances: Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss's Unfulfilled "Das Traumschiff" Dream and TV Diversity
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The Interview that Sparked Controversy
Once an iconic figure on German TV screens as Kommissar Axel Richter from ZDF's crime series "Der Alte", Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss (62) gallantly entered the RTL's "Dschungelcamp" in 2025, securing a second-place finish. Fast forward to 2025, the actor found himself in a Schlagerradio podcast "Chefsache," with none other than Oliver Dunk (61), where he candidly spoke about his professional aspirations and socially critical views.
The "Das Traumschiff" Elusive Dream Role
In the heart-to-heart conversation, Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss shared his surprising wish: "I ain't missin' nothin', and honestly, I've never had a dream role. I check out the offers, and if somethin' interesting comes up, I dive headfirst into it. I wouldn't do it any other way with a so-called 'dream role'. But dream, yeah, well... I always hoped that when the 'Das Traumschiff' captain kicked the bucket, I thought: That woulda been a sign - as the 'Das Traumschiff' captain. But of course, no one thought of that."
A Critical Eye on Diversity in German TV
His critique gets sharper when discussing the casting policy of the popular ZDF series. "Yep, I'm too young, that's a fact, but 'Das Traumschiff' got an all-white crew, they still ain't caught on," said Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss. "I find that a bit unfortunate, but it wouldn'ta been a dream role either."
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The Wider Picture
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss's comments reflect his long-standing criticism of the German film and TV industry. These sentiments have been publicly expressed by the actor in various media outlets. By advocating for more diversity and inclusivity in German TV, he is joining a growing discussion about the need for representing diverse casts on screens.
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Sources: Schlagerradio podcast "Chefsache - Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss" (episode from May 9, 2025), ARD ("Brisant", broadcast from February 16, 2025)
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Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss expressed his unrealized dream of becoming the captain on the TV show "Das Traumschiff," stating it as a role he would have liked if the original actor had passed away. He also criticized the lack of diversity in the casting of the show, wishing for a more inclusive approach.
Despite his dreams being unfulfilled, Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss remains critical of the German film and TV industry for their lack of diversity and inclusivity, publicly expressing his opinions through various media outlets. He continues to advocate for change in the industry by joining ongoing discussions about the need for representing diverse casts on screens.
