Observed Signal · Jun 11, 2026 · Production Start · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
ZDF Starts Filming Season 2 of Späti and Tschappel
ZDF has begun production on second seasons of its series Späti and Tschappel. Tschappel was commissioned for 10 episodes (up from eight in season one) and is filming in Zußdorf and surrounding areas through August 7, 2026; scripts are by Marius Beck, Marc Philip Ginolas and Theresa Weininger. The series has previously won a Grimme-Preis and a Blauer Panther. Späti’s ten-part second season is filming in Berlin through about August 19, 2026; Wilson Gonzalez returns as Fred. Directors on Tschappel include Marc Philip Ginolas and Marius Beck; Späti is directed by Max Rainer and Biko Erki. Producers named include LAX Entertainment and Apollonia Film for Tschappel and btf (bildundtonfabrik) for Späti. ZDF editorial contacts are listed for both productions.
Production starts for two ZDF scripted series are notable for broadcaster programming and content pipelines but have limited direct impact on the AdTech/MarTech industry; modest relevance for media buyers and scheduling.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- ZDF renewed the series Späti and Tschappel for second seasons and started filming both productions in June 2026.
- "Tschappel" season 2 was ordered for 10 episodes and is filming in Zußdorf and surrounding areas until 2026-08-07.
- "Späti" season 2 comprises 10 episodes and is filming in Berlin with production planned until around 2026-08-19.
- Producers for Tschappel include LAX Entertainment (producer Charlotte Groth, producer Nelson Happ) in cooperation with Apollonia Film (Paul Beck, Marius Beck); Späti is produced by btf (Esther Busch, Matthias Murmann, Philipp Käßbohrer).
- Key returning cast members include Jeremias Meyer (Carlo) in Tschappel and Wilson Gonzalez (Fred) in Späti.
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