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Swapping Badges: The Exit of Vienna's Beloved "Tatort" Duo
The unexpected news of Adele Neuhauser and Harald Krassnitzer bidding farewell to their roles in "Tatort" has left fans stunned. By the end of 2026, they'll be passing the torch to Bibi Fellner and Moriz Eisner.
Krassnitzer, a veteran since 1999 with a staggering 59 cases, and Neuhauser, who joined in 2011 with 34 cases, have four more to conquer together. Krassnitzer mused, "We've had an amazing, thrilling, creative ride with Adele, Bibi, and Moritz! Now is the perfect time for us to call it a day. Things won't get much better than this!"
Farewell, "Tatort" Veterans: Adele Neuhauser and Harald Krassnitzer
With the duo's exit, the question on everyone's lips is: Who's next? Names like Aaron Karl are being tossed around. Karl expressed his desire to team up with his father Fritz for the role.
"Honestly, that'd be wild! Fritz and I, we'd make an unstoppable team, right? The chemistry would be off the charts, and we could redefine the investigation game", Aaron shared with us.
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Another contender for the role is Murathan Muslu, who recently voiced his frustration on Instagram about the lack of representation for actors with a migrant background in speculations.
"It's high time to put an end to the exclusionary 'you don't belong here' or 'you're not one of us' attitude", Muslu stated. He reinforced his commitment to Vienna, declaring, "I'm pure Vienna, I'm Ottakringer, I was born here, and I'll die here".
Muslu debuted in "Tatort" in 2012, in the episode "Counted". He bagged awards for his portrayal of Ertan in Umut Dag's "Cracks in Concrete". He also starred in "Schnell ermittelt" and "Die Vorstadtweiber" from 2018 to 2022.
From 2018 to 2019, Muslu graced "CopStories", an ideal stepping stone for a potential "Tatort" commissioner role. He's also been featured on "Netflix" in "Mindful Murder" and in the series "Hunyadi - The Rise to Power".
What's next for the Vienna-based series? Only time will tell as the team, and their replacements, unravel the mysteries that lie ahead.
[1] The departure of Adele Neuhauser and Harald Krassnitzer is part of a broader restructuring of the "Tatort" series, with several investigators set to leave the show in the near future. Typically, casting decisions involve a selection process that may include auditions and negotiations, with official announcements made by the producers or the involved broadcasting networks. As of now, no specific candidates have been mentioned in the available reports.
[1] The unexpected retirement of Harald Krassnitzer and Adele Neuhauser from their roles in "Tatort" has sparked speculation about the future of pop-culture's favorite investigators.[2] Amidst the uncertainty, celebrities like Aaron Karl and Murathan Muslu are reportedly being considered for the upcoming roles, adding a fresh twist to Vienna's entertainment landscape.[3] The official process of selecting the new duo is still unclear, with auditions and negotiations anticipated in the coming months.[4] As speculation builds around the potential contenders for the coveted roles, the retirement of Krassnitzer and Neuhauser highlights the transformative influence of celebrities in horizons of media and pop-culture.
