Hape Kerkeling: Horst Schlämmer impresses again in Dresden!
Hape Kerkeling as Horst Schlämmer is filming his new film in Dresden's old town. A comeback full of memories!

Hape Kerkeling: Horst Schlämmer impresses again in Dresden!
Friends of German humor can breathe a sigh of relief: Hape Kerkeling has once again cast himself in the role of Horst Schlämmer. Today a public filming took place in the picturesque setting of Dresden city center, directly in front of the Zwinger. How Sächsische.de reports, the film crew surrounded the well-known comedian while several rented trucks were parked around the theater square to support the filming.
It seems as if Kerkeling's comedy skills would give the people of Dresden a truly funny experience. The team took a break at lunchtime and refreshed themselves while Kerkeling returned to his fictional character, which he had already portrayed in the 2009 film “Horst Schlämmer – I'm running!” brought to life, causes great enthusiasm. Last year Kerkeling announced Horst Schlämmer's comeback, and the initial feedback has been consistently positive.
A comeback that has it all
The return of the popular character is not only a highlight for fans, but also an exciting chapter in Kerkeling's career. The Recklinghausen native, known for numerous formats and fictional characters, is from Spiegel.de celebrated since he first came into the living room at home in the 1980s with his television show “Känguru”.
Kerkeling, also known for his roles as Siegfried Schwäbli and Uschi Blum, has become one of the most famous German entertainers with his art of empathizing with different characters. In addition to comedy, his impressive career includes presenting work, books and dubbing jobs, including the popular Panda Po from “Kung Fu Panda”.
From the stage to the cinema
With his new cinema project, the details of which are still being kept secret, he builds on past successes and shows that even at the age of 60, he still has the humor and talent to inspire audiences. Even though Kerkeling took a break from show business in 2014, he never completely disappeared from the scene. Fans can look forward to more surprises as he already announced new formats on RTL and Vox in 2021.
With a well-balanced mix of humor and humanity, Hape Kerkeling has managed to gain a permanent foothold on German television. His life story and the multitude of projects, including the planned autobiography “Give me some time”, give hope for a continued creative future. The return of Horst Schlämmer will certainly captivate not only the people of Dresden, but also many other enthusiastic spectators around the world.