# Netflix Oktoberfest film production > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-oktoberfest-film-production > Updated: 2026-09-16T12:04:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Netflix is producing a romantic comedy set during the Munich Oktoberfest. The production, managed by Wiedemann & Berg, initially sought up to 4,000 extras of various ages and backgrounds to capture the festival atmosphere, including roles for tent staff, musicians, and attendees. Director Simon Verhoeven is attached to the project, which follows a young waitress during her first experience working at the festival. Filming is scheduled to take place on the Theresienwiese and in Upper Bavaria, with a festival tent being reconstructed at Studio Penzing to support the production. The film is expected to feature an international cast. ## Claims - The film is directed by Simon Verhoeven. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Filming will take place on the Theresienwiese during the Oktoberfest festival. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The story focuses on a young waitress working her first Oktoberfest. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A festival tent will be reconstructed at Studio Penzing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The film is expected to feature an international cast. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Simon Verhoeven to film Netflix romantic comedy at Oktoberfest Director Simon Verhoeven will film a new Netflix romantic comedy titled ‘Oktoberfest’ on the Theresienwiese, focusing on a young waitress during the festival. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simon-verhoeven-to-film-netflix-romantic-comedy-at-oktoberfest ### 2026-08-20: Netflix seeks 4,000 extras for Oktoberfest film production Netflix is casting up to 4,000 extras for a romantic comedy filmed at the Munich Oktoberfest and in Upper Bavaria, produced by Wiedemann & Berg. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-seeks-4000-extras-for-oktoberfest-film-production --- Cite as: Netflix Oktoberfest film production. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-oktoberfest-film-production