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Marco Girnth is leaving SOKO Leipzig after 25 years – a farewell full of emotions!
Marco Girnth is leaving “SOKO Leipzig” after 25 years. He reflects on changes and his farewell as Jan Maybach.
Marco Girnth is leaving SOKO Leipzig after 25 years – a farewell full of emotions!
Marco Girnth, who became known as Chief Detective Jan Maybach in the ZDF series “SOKO Leipzig”, will be leaving the series after almost 25 years. The 55-year-old actor announced his departure from the German Press Agency, signaling the end of a remarkable era. Girnth has been part of the ensemble since the first episode in 2001 and has appeared in over 500 episodes. His farewell is particularly difficult for him: “It breaks my heart to let my series character ‘Jan Maybach’ leave the circle of his great colleagues,” he said emotionally about his resignation from the popular series. joyn.de reports that Girnth now wants to turn to new challenges and that the decision was not spontaneous, but the result of an intense personal phase.
In the coming weeks, filming for his final scenes will be completed before the final episode, which initially has the working title “Jan”, is broadcast. The broadcast date has not yet been announced, but the broadcast is planned for the 26th season, which will run until spring 2026. “I have an idea of how my character could leave the series,” Girnth explained, emphasizing that the idea for leaving came from himself. Based on his suggestions, moving exit episodes were written that touched him. hna.de highlights that Girnth has seen remarkable development during his time on the series, including the move to the prime-night slot and the introduction of character-driven storylines.
The next step in Marco Girnth's life
However, after Girnth ends his acting career in “SOKO Leipzig”, he will not disappear from the television world. He plans to continue appearing as a veterinarian in formats such as “Spring” and “Practice with a Sea View”. Girnth, who was born in North Rhine-Westphalia and is considered a popular figure in the series, has not yet specified whether he will dedicate himself to new acting projects or pursue other professional paths.
His departure from “SOKO Leipzig” is not only the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Girnth reflects on his period of life after his 50th birthday and takes stock: “Changes have to happen now if I want to achieve something.” His decision comes at a time when he is considering what new challenges await him. joyn.de emphasizes that the future still looks promising for Girnth.