LEON – KÄMPF UM DEINE LIEBE (original title)
UFA SERIAL DRAMA GmbH • Series & Sequences • RTL • 11.1.2023 on RTL/ from 4.1.2023 on RTL+For GZSZ fans and all newcomers, the new year starts with a spin-off highlight: On January 11, 2023 at 8:15 pm, RTL will be showing LEON – KÄMPF UM DEINE LIEBE, the feature film sequel to the UFA serial drama production about Leon Moreno, played by Daniel Fehlow. At his side will once again be Susan Sideropoulos as Sarah, who celebrated her big comeback in the GZSZ cosmos last year and also announced her and Daniel Fehlow’s return to GZSZ at the beginning of January.
The feature film has been available on RTL+ since January 4, one week before it is broadcast on RTL.
This is what LEON – KÄMPF UM DEINE LIEBE is about: While Leon and Sarah are planning their wedding, a surprise is just around the corner! Jan, Sarah’s brother who disappeared 30 years ago, returns to Engelshoop. But as much as Leon wishes her family happiness, something makes him doubt Sarah’s brother. This leads to a heated argument between Sarah and Leon, even jeopardizing their future together and putting Leon’s life in danger. Why does Jan really reappear after such a long time? Who can Sarah trust?
New to the cast of the Leon sequel are actor Daniel Roesner (as Jan) and Sarah Hannemann (as Jan’s girlfriend Michelle), both of whom are well-known from ALARM FOR COBRA 11. Also returning from the first season are Kathrin Osterode (as Elli), Frederic Heidorn (as Conny) and Joey Altmann (as Oskar).
Daniel Fehlow was seen as Leon Moreno in GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES for a good quarter of a century until he got his spin-off LEON – GLAUB NICHT ALLES, WAS DU SIEHST on January 31, 2022. The sequel is also being produced by UFA Serial Drama. The producer of LEON – KÄMPF UM DEINE LIEBE is Annette Herre, the producer is Claudia Danne. The screenplay was written by Nina Blum. The director is Klaus Knoesel, the cinematographer is Florian Licht. Christina Pachutzki is the editor for RTL. Christiane Ghosh is responsible and executive producer at the broadcaster.
Statements on the continuation
Claudia Danne, Producer UFA Serial Drama: “I am very happy that we were able to shoot a sequel to LEON with a great, creative and charming cast & crew. It felt a bit like coming ‘home’ this year. The wonderful locations on Rügen and beautiful weather make our exciting and highly emotional story absolutely worth seeing.”
Klaus Knoesel, director: “We had a wonderful shoot on the Baltic coast with strong emotions and great action on original locations. We’ll be bringing the first rays of sunshine into your living room in the new year on January 11 – a treat for the senses.”
Some of the best-known series stars also made a detour to the island of Rügen, such as GZSZ actor Wolfgang Bahro: “I’m delighted that there’s a sequel. Ulrike Frank, Felix von Jascheroff and I can be part of it. I value Daniel Fehlow and Susan Sideropoulos not only as excellent actors, but also as dear colleagues and friends. That’s why I said yes straight away and was really looking forward to our reunion and great days of filming on the beautiful island of Rügen!”
Statements on the filming
Daniel Fehlow, actor in the role of Leon Moreno: “I am very happy that Leon’s story of love, action and drama is continuing and that we are back on the beautiful island of Rügen.”
Susan Sideropoulos, actress in the role of Sarah Elsässer: “The best gift after a successful and great journey is always a sequel. I am delighted with all my heart that we can tell another exciting Leon story
. And the whole thing with old, but also new great colleagues.”
Annette Herre, producer of UFA Serial Drama: “A gripping story, great emotions and fantastic images on the Baltic Sea beach – the next chapter of Sarah and Leon’s wonderful love story is not to be missed. I’m looking forward to the upcoming filming and wish the team every success.”
Christiane Ghosh, Executive Producer RTL: “New adventures and finally the big happy ending? We are showing the fans what they have been wishing for and are already promising breathtaking images of the island of Rügen. A vacation feeling, emotions and
excitement are pre-programmed.”
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