Titled "The Homecoming Journey," filming for the adaptation of Sebastian Fitzek's popular novel commences
Currently underway, filming for the adaptation of acclaimed German author Sebastian Fitzek's (52) novel, "The Homecoming Journey," was recently announced by Amazon Prime Video. This marks the second project in the partnership between Fitzek, Ziegler Film, and Prime Video Germany, following the successful series "The Therapy."
Expected release in 2024: "The Homecoming Journey" after the triumph of its preceding series
Published in 2020, Fitzek's novel "The Homecoming Journey," serves as the basis for the upcoming film. According to the press announcement, the book topped the bestseller charts for eleven consecutive weeks and spent a total of 120 weeks on the order lists. Acclaimed actors Luise Heyer (38, "Nahschuss") and Sabin Tambrea (39, "Babylon Berlin") star as the lead roles in the film adaptation. The supporting cast includes Friedrich Mücke (42, "Balloon") and Dennenesch Zoudé (56, "Unorthodox").
Filming is taking place in Berlin and its surrounding area, according to the latest reports. The film is set to be available for streaming on Prime Video at the end of 2024.
Global success for "Sebastian Fitzek's The Therapy" series
The Amazon Prime Series "Sebastian Fitzek's The Therapy," which is based on Fitzek's first major bestseller "Die Therapie" from 2006, is currently experiencing widespread success worldwide.
"Upon its initial release in October, 'Sebastian Fitzek's Therapy' instantly peaked to number one in the Prime Video charts in Germany and Austria, while ranking in the top ten in over 30 other nations," stated Philip Pratt, Head of German Originals for Prime Video, in the press announcement. "By 2024, we will unveil the highly anticipated 'Sebastian Fitzek's The Homecoming Journey' as a top-grade German Original Movie."
An overview of "The Homecoming Journey": Two paths cross under mysterious circumstances
Jules (Sabin Tambrea), a telephonic counselor for a security service enabling women to safely return home, receives a call from Klara (Luise Heyer). She claims that a notorious murderer with a history of targeting women has given her an ultimatum: either she must take her husband's (Friedrich Mücke) life or she will be murdered that night.
Additional Insights:
- The film "The Way Home" is actually a Hallmark Channel television series and not an adaptation of Sebastian Fitzek's novel with the same title.
- The book "The Homecoming Journey" by Sebastian Fitzek was a bestselling title in Germany and topped the bestseller charts for eleven consecutive weeks.
Sources:
- [German press release from Amazon Prime Video]
