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Marco Girnth leaves SOKO Leipzig – a farewell with emotions!
Marco Girnth is leaving “SOKO Leipzig” after 500 episodes. The 55-year-old cites personal changes as the reason.
Marco Girnth leaves SOKO Leipzig – a farewell with emotions!
The popular actor Marco Girnth has announced his departure from the long-running crime series “SOKO Leipzig”. At 55, Girnth wants to make changes in his life and prefers to explore new paths. After filming over 500 episodes, it will still be seen in the upcoming 26th season. The new episodes are already in the can, which should reassure fans of the series. Girnth has been part of the ensemble since the first episode “Escape to Timetable”, which aired in January 2001.
It is particularly difficult for him to say goodbye to his colleague, Chief Inspector Ina Zimmermann, played by Melanie Marschke. Girnth describes their relationship as a mix of collegiality and friendship and describes her as a mentor and support. There was never any stress or misunderstanding between them, which made the collaboration very positive for Girnth. He will really miss the time together and the friendly moments in the team.
A look back at “SOKO Leipzig”
From 2003/2004, SOKO Leipzig was moved from the previous evening to the main evening and regularly achieved audience numbers of over four million. This immense popularity and long-lasting success can be attributed to the ensemble's persistent work and talent. Girnth not only convinced viewers with his role as chief detective, but also found a permanent place in the German television landscape.
The decision to leave the series was not an easy one, but Girnth believes the time for change has come. He can now look back on a long and successful career in the ZDF crime scene, which took him through many exciting cases and gave him numerous valuable experiences.
Fans of the series can rejoice that Girnth will be appearing in the upcoming episodes before saying goodbye to his loyal viewers. More information about his departure and the upcoming season is on Explosive and Mirror to find. Girnth is sure that his decision is the right one and is looking forward to the new challenges that lie ahead of him.