Igor Jeftić offers behind-the-scenes look at Die Rosenheim-Cops filming as series faces cast changes

Igor Jeftić gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his day-to-day filming work on Die Rosenheim-Cops, describing it with the phrase “Typisch Film” on Instagram. The German crime series, produced by Bavaria Fiction for ZDF, is set in Rosenheim, a town of more than 64,000 residents in Upper Bavaria. Long-serving cast members, including those with roughly 20 years on the show, are departing amid a series of changes. Igor Jeftić, 54, plays Commissioner Sven Hansen, a role he has held for years. The broadcaster has now offered an official explanation for the disappearance of the character Vincent Hofer from the series. Recent episodes, including a repeat of season 21, episode 15, have been made available online and on television. The episode “Der neue Mann” featured a body discovered on a horse farm, adding to ongoing narrative developments. Marisa Burger will appear in her final role as Frau Stockl this autumn, while Karin Thaler, who has played Marie Hofer for 25 years, has said leaving the series is not an option for her.

Behind-the-scenes look at filming routine

Igor Jeftić used Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes view of his day-to-day work on Die Rosenheim-Cops, describing the experience with the phrase 'Typisch Film'. The post gave fans a rare glimpse into the production process of the long-running ZDF crime series, filmed in the Chiemgau region around Rosenheim. Jeftić, who plays Commissioner Sven Hansen, did not disclose specific dates or details about upcoming episodes. The series continues amid cast changes, with several long-serving actors departing after years of appearances. Filming takes place in and around Rosenheim, a city of more than 64,000 residents in Upper Bavaria. The episode featuring the death of chef Arthur Dohm was recently repeated on television and online. Jeftić’s post highlighted the routine and structure of filming in the series.

Cast changes and departure of long-serving actors

A long-serving cast member described as a fan favourite is leaving Die Rosenheim-Cops after roughly 20 years, as part of a series of cast changes on the ZDF show. Karin Thaler, who has played Marie Hofer for 25 years, said she considers leaving the series risky and that an exit is not an option for her. Alexander Duda, who appears as Police Director Gert Achtziger, previously played a different role about 22 years before his current part. The departure follows the exit of another long-standing actor, though details of their final episode have not been specified. All cast adjustments come as the series prepares for new storylines. According to reports, the changes reflect a broader reshaping of the programme’s ensemble.

Official explanation for Vincent Hofer’s disappearance

The production of Die Rosenheim-Cops has offered a brief statement on the sudden disappearance of Vincent Hofer from the ZDF crime series. No specific details of the explanation were given in the source material, but the wording confirmed that the character’s exit was intentional and tied to ongoing script changes. This comes as the series, filmed in the Chiemgau region and set in Rosenheim, undergoes a series of cast adjustments after more than two decades on air. Long‑serving actors are departing, and new faces are being introduced to refresh the narrative. The move signals a shift in storytelling direction while maintaining the show’s familiar regional backdrop.

Recent episode repeat and narrative developments

A repeat of episode 15 of season 21 of Die Rosenheim-Cops was made available online and on television. In that episode, a well-known chef named Arthur Dohm is found dead in his villa, with stolen items including trophies among the evidence. The episode, titled Der neue Mann, also features a body discovered in a stable on the Siegl family's horse farm, identified as Benedikt Siegl, the son of the farm's owner. The narrative revisits the investigation into the chef’s death while introducing the unsettling find at the farm. This broadcast coincided with broader attention on upcoming cast changes, as long-serving members are set to exit the series after decades of service. The episode had previously aired without notable public discussion.

Upcoming appearances and final roles

Marisa Burger will make her final appearance as Frau Stockl in Die Rosenheim-Cops in autumn, marking another change in the series’ cast lineup. The timing of her departure aligns with a broader transition in the show’s ensemble following decades of recurring roles. The series, produced by Bavaria Fiction for ZDF, continues to be set in Rosenheim, a city with more than 64,000 residents in Upper Bavaria. Longtime cast members, including those with roughly 20 years of service, are exiting amid structural shifts. Actor Igor Jeftić, 54, recently offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at filming using the phrase 'Typisch Film' on Instagram, providing context for the evolving production.

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