# Andreas Giebel health status and series participation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andreas-giebel-health-status-and-series-participation > Updated: 2026-08-12T09:55:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Actor Andreas Giebel, who portrays Chief Investigator Benedikt Beissl in the ARD crime series ‘Watzmann ermittelt’, underwent a right foot amputation following complications from a congenital deformity and a non-healing wound caused by a poorly fitting orthotic. Despite this health setback, Giebel has returned to the set in the Berchtesgaden region to film the eighth season of the series. While the broadcaster ARD has cited privacy concerns regarding specific health details, production photos show Giebel working from a wheelchair. The upcoming season will consist of twelve episodes and will feature an expanded investigation team, including new cast members Aglaia Szyszkowitz and Arne Kübler. ## Claims - Andreas Giebel will continue in his role for the eighth season of 'Watzmann ermittelt' despite having his right foot amputated. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The amputation of Giebel's right foot was reportedly caused by complications from an unsuitable insole that led to a non-healing wound. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Production for twelve new episodes of the eighth season began on June 16, 2026, in Berchtesgaden. (single source) - The cast for 'Watzmann ermittelt' is expanding to include Aglaia Szyszkowitz as Dr. Kira Cortesi and Arne Kübler as Lukas Huber. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Andreas Giebel returns to ‘Watzmann ermittelt’ after foot amputation Actor Andreas Giebel returns to film ‘Watzmann ermittelt’ following a foot amputation. Meanwhile, Stefan Mross prepares to exit ‘Immer wieder sonntags’, and ARD expands its reality show ‘Werwölfe’. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andreas-giebel-returns-to-watzmann-ermittelt-after-foot-amputation ### 2026-07-31: Andreas Giebel to Stay in ‘Watzmann ermittelt’ After Foot Amputation Andreas Giebel’s right‑foot amputation will not affect his main‑cast role in ‘Watzmann ermittelt’; filming for season 8 started 16 June in Berchtesgaden. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andreas-giebel-to-stay-in-watzmann-ermittelt-after-foot-amputation --- Cite as: Andreas Giebel health status and series participation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andreas-giebel-health-status-and-series-participation