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Sebastian Bezzel cites ‘The Simpsons’ as inspiration for Eberhofer films
Actor Sebastian Bezzel has revealed that the animated series ‘The Simpsons’ served as a stylistic inspiration for the Eberhofer crime film series. In an interview, Bezzel explained that the way Springfield utilizes recurring gags and callbacks to previous episodes is a principle he applied to the world of Franz Eberhofer to keep the village life feeling alive and recognizable for long-time viewers.
Bezzel, who has starred in ten films of the series, also reflected on his career journey. He shared that he failed his acting school auditions five times before finding success. The actor is currently celebrating the release of the tenth film in the franchise, ‘Steckerlfischfiasko’.
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Franz Eberhofer · Michel Rieck · Sebastian Bezzel · The Simpsons
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sebastian Bezzel failed his acting school entrance exams five times. www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sebastian Bezzel cited 'The Simpsons' as the inspiration for the recurring gags and details in the Eberhofer crime series. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film 'Steckerlfischfiasko' marks the tenth installment in the Eberhofer crime series. www.bild.de