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TV Commissioner role secures for GZSZ-Schuft due to RTL's enabling efforts

Actor Wolfgang Bahro, known for his TV villain role Jo Gerner in the soap opera 'Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten', has been a constant presence for more than three decades.

Actor Wolfgang Bahro, known for his television antagonist character Jo Gerner in the long-running...
Actor Wolfgang Bahro, known for his television antagonist character Jo Gerner in the long-running soap opera "Good Times, Bad Times," has been portraying this role for more than three decades.

TV Commissioner role secures for GZSZ-Schuft due to RTL's enabling efforts

In the world of telly drama, Wolfgang Bahro, the renowned schemer Jo Gerner in beloved RTL soap "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" (GZSZ), is tossing his scheming hat aside for a new gig – this time, he's diving deep into the investigation biz. He's set to appear in the upcoming RTL crime series, "Haveltod – Ein Potsdam-Krimi."

According to RTL, this enthralling new crime drama, aptly named "Tödlicher Dienst-Tag," is being whipped up under the brilliant direction of Andy Fetscher. This pulse-pounding crime story is brimming with detective smarts, strong-willed characters, and a deep, emotional narrative.

The series' beating heart revolves around the intricate world of criminal profiling and family strife, with a dynamic detective duo at the helm – a father-son team that's forced to grapple with their past.

Wolfgang Bahro will step into the protagonist's shoes as profiler Armin Weber, while Felix Kreutzer will portray his equally determined son Gregor Weber, a high-ranking police commissioner.

Filming for "Haveltod – Ein Potsdam-Krimi" is set to run until the end of June in both Potsdam and Berlin. RTL has plans to air the series on television and RTL+ in early 2026.

Bahro shares his excitement for this new journey, remarking, "I can't wait for the upcoming filming and my leading role as a profiler in 'Haveltod – Ein Potsdam-Krimi' on RTL. I get to show an entirely different side of myself – a thrilling challenge, as I adore immersing myself in diverse characters. That's what makes my acting gig so fascinating."

Despite his new role, Bahro's loyalty remains with "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten."

As for the specifics of the series' plot, the enrichment data is limited. However, it's clear that this crime series, nestled among the picturesque backdrop of Potsdam, will undoubtedly bring fresh blood and excitement to the German crime genre with its captivating performances and regional setting.

With his new role in "Haveltod – Ein Potsdam-Krimi," Wolfgang Bahro ventures into a thrilling investigation career, marking his transition from the world of telly drama to the entertainment genre of movies-and-tv. This upcoming RTL series promises a captivating blend of criminal profiling and family drama, set to refresh the German crime genre.

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