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Czech TV series “Na tělo” rollout

Overview

In late July 2026 Czech Television announced the upcoming nine‑part dramedy Na tělo, adapted from Martina Formanová’s novel and directed by Jan Hřebejk. The first two episodes premiered at the Litomyšl Festival on 30 July, and the series was scheduled to begin broadcasting on ČT1 on 2 September. The story follows seven former classmates reuniting thirty years after graduation, exploring aging, family dynamics and midlife crises with a blend of humor and serious themes.

A few days later coverage shifted to the series’ cast and related productions. Actor Jiří Schmitzer, 76, was highlighted for his role as a seriously ill character who spends most of his screen time in bed, requiring him to convey emotion with minimal dialogue. Schmitzer also discussed his personal health and active lifestyle. The piece also mentioned filmmaker Josefína Prachařová’s work on a new film dealing with stress, sleeplessness and darkness, underscoring the broader creative activity surrounding Czech television and film at the time.

Entities

Czech Television · Na tělo · Jan Hřebejk · Martina Formanová · Josefína Prachařová

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Czech entertainment spotlight: Josefína Prachařová's new film and Jiří Schmitzer in series “Na tělo”

    Josefína Prachařová works on a demanding new film, while veteran actor Jiří Schmitzer appears in Jan Hřebejk's TV series “Na tělo,” playing a bedridden, ill character.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Czech TV debuts series 'Na tělo' on midlife crises

    Czech Television launches the nine‑part dramedy Na tělo, based on Martina Formanová’s book, premiering at Litomyšl Festival and airing on ČT1 from 2 September, exploring midlife crises of reunited classmates.

Sources

blesk.cz · infodnes.cz · medium.seznam.cz · novinky.cz · plzen.idnes.cz