Refreshed Tone: A Peek into the Heartwarming Tragicomedy, "Dying for Beginners" with Sunday Crime Stars
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Actor Edin Hasanovic (33), known for hosting "Edins Neo Night" and set to become a Frankfurt "Tatort" investigator, takes on the role of music manager turned funeral director, Eric, in "Dying for Beginners". This heart-wrenching tragicomedy, inspired by the non-fiction bestseller "The End: The Book of Death" by Eric Wrede, left a deep impact on Hasanovic, as he shared in an interview.
In a candid conversation with ZDF, Hasanovic recounted, "I was soaking in the tub, planning to read just a few pages before deciding whether to continue or not. But then the tears started flowing, and I found myself completely consumed by the story. Before I knew it, I said yes to director Christian Klandt, who I had worked with back in 2008."
The Story Unfolds
Struggling with the imminent farewell of his terminally ill best friend, Alex (Max Hubacher), Eric makes the unprecedented decision to work at a funeral home. Accompanied by Alex's pregnant girlfriend, Karla (Svenja Jung), Eric navigates through the emotionally challenging period as a heated dispute arises between Alex's parents, Birgit (Steffi Kuhnert) and Paul (Wolfram Koch), and Karla, over the burial sites.
Grappling with his own unresolved career failures as a music manager, Eric's journey takes an unconventional and loving turn as he finds himself standing between the conflicts, seeking a solution with the guidance of his strict boss, Volker Mutz (Peter Kurth).
Familiar Faces Land in the Tragicomedy
Besides Hasanovic, Hubacher, Kurth, and Jung, other familiar faces from the world of crime dramas appear in the tragicomedy. Notably, Wolfram Koch, who played Kriminalhauptkommissar Paul Brix alongside Margarita Broich as Hauptkommissarin Anna Janneke in Frankfurt am Main from 2015. Their last case aired on September 29, 2024, and in June 2024, Melika Foroutan and Edin Hasanovic were announced as their successors for upcoming Frankfurt crime dramas, though their initial release date remains unknown.
Laughter Through Tears
The film "Dying for Beginners" resonates with audiences, predicts Hasanovic. "During the film festivals, where we've mostly won audience awards, I've had the chance to speak with viewers. Their responses were diverse, ranging from laughter to tears, and I can't wait to hear how the viewers interpret this emotional rollercoaster. It's a powerful experience that touches everyone in a unique way."
"Dying for Beginners" will air on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:15 PM on ZDF.
- Edin Hasanovic
- Eric Wrede
- Tragicomedy
- Stars
- Death
- ZDF
- Max Hubacher
- Svenja Jung
- Paul Brix
- Wolfram Koch
- Peter Kurth
- Actor Edin Hasanovic, set to become a Frankfurt "Tatort" investigator, will be playing the role of Eric in the tragicomedy "Dying for Beginners," based on the non-fiction book "The End: The Book of Death" by Eric Wrede.
- Hasanovic, who worked with director Christian Klandt back in 2008, will be seen alongside familiar faces from the world of crime dramas, including Wolfram Koch, who played Kriminalhauptkommissar Paul Brix.
- The heart-wrenching tragicomedy, set to air on ZDF on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:15 PM, has been making an impact on audiences, with diverse responses ranging from laughter to tears.
- In an interview with ZDF, Hasanovic shared that he was so moved by the story of "Dying for Beginners" that he immediately agreed to take on the role, despite initially just planning to read a few pages.
