Alexander Duda muss die „Rosenheim-Cops“ nach 20 Jahren verlassen: „Hätte gerne weitergemacht“

Alexander Duda has left the cast of Rosenheim-Cops after nearly two decades. The 71-year-old actor confirmed his departure in an interview with Bild, stating that he will no longer appear in the series following the current season. Duda has played the role of Police Director Gert Achtziger since 2006. The decision for Duda to exit was not his own. According to the production team and ZDF, the character of Achtziger, as a civil servant, needed to retire at the age of 67. Duda explained that while he would have liked to continue playing the role, there were few arguments he could make against this decision. He had suggested that Achtziger could retire as a police chief, but this idea did not align with the production's concept. Duda completed his final filming day recently. He described the experience as emotionally difficult. “My farewell scene was very hard for me,” he said. “It’s a wonderful exit episode, almost tailored for me.” During the shoot, he struggled to hold back tears. He added that saying goodbye to his colleagues felt like a real-life separation. Despite the emotional nature of leaving the show, Duda does not harbor resentment. He expressed disappointment that actors over 70 are often let go from series. However, he feels he is still too fit for retirement and intends to continue working. Duda’s departure follows another notable exit from the series. Actress Marisa Burger will no longer play Police Secretary Miriam Stockl. Her last appearance will air on November 24 in the ZDF evening program. The episode title, “Es gabat an Abschied,” references her well-known catchphrase “Es gabat a Leich.”