Realtor on Set: Marcel Remus in Front of the ZDF Camera in Mallorca

Realtor on Set: Marcel Remus in Front of the ZDF Camera in Mallorca

On a mild October day, when the sun slowly sinks behind the pines of Son Vida and the espresso machines in the Passeig street cafés buzz one last time, a filmy scent mixes into the island air: the smell of makeup, cables and catering. Marcel Remus, known in Mallorca as a real estate agent for high-end houses and as a regular guest on TV formats, has added an unusual job – he appears as an actor in a ZDF feature film, working title "Verführung".

Remus himself confirmed his involvement via personal channels: he posted a photo with members of the film team on his social media pages and additionally confirmed the engagement in a WhatsApp message. No detailed information about the character he plays or the length of his appearance has been released so far. Only the ensemble is known: actors such as Ken Duken, Daniel Donskoy and Tinka Fürst are part of the cast; the film is assigned to the broadcast format "Erotisches Herzkino".

The 90-minute story revolves around love, affairs and intrigues: at its center is a successful female real estate agent whose marriage falls into crisis and who becomes involved in a passionate affair with a fitness influencer. The plot promises emotional entanglements, and parts of the production are currently being shot in Mallorca; filming is said to continue until the end of October, and a broadcast date has not yet been set.

For the island, such a shoot is more than celebrity gossip. When camera crews roll in — as with the film crew in Camp de Mar looking for 1,000 extras — they bring short-term work for local service providers: catering, transport, prop makers, but also hoteliers and taxi drivers feel the effect. On set you can see vans, tradespeople and extras from the region, and in the evenings crew members can be found in the port of Palma or in small bars in Portixol that benefit from the bustle. It is not just glamour, but tangible economics.

That a real estate entrepreneur moves from everyday life into the world of acting is encouraging for many on the island: Remus turned 40 in early October and once announced he would retire at 40 – a resolution he later qualified with a wink. Instead of an abrupt break he now selects new projects more carefully. For people who live and work in Mallorca, it is a reminder that career changes are possible later in life; the island also hosts other media figures and productions, such as Jörg Dahlmann's next TV chapter, that show the island's ongoing role in television work.

In everyday life much remains familiar: passersby stop, pull out phones, children ask what is being filmed. On Carrer de Sant Miquel you can occasionally hear the director's instructions echoing through the alleys. The mix of island rhythm and film production creates a peculiar atmosphere – a bit of excitement, a bit of routine, and the sea that always listens.

What does this mean for Mallorca in the medium term? A successful shoot is advertising without a slogan: locations that are filmed are shown to a broader audience, and that can attract travelers who want to explore off the beaten path. At the same time, clear procedures for permits, transparent communication with residents and fairly paid local contracts are important so that shoots do not become a nuisance but an advantage for the community. Local events and nights out, such as Marcel Remus' Lifestyle Night at Port Adriano, demonstrate how glamour and hospitality can amplify that effect.

For Remus himself it remains open whether this appearance will remain an exception or the beginning of a second career. For the island it is a welcome reminder: Mallorca offers scenery, infrastructure and people who want to make things happen. Those who are curious can take a closer look in the coming weeks – not only at the film, but at all the creative energy emerging here.

Outlook: Filming provides short-term jobs and attention; in the long term it could lead to a stronger connection between the creative industries and tourism. And for anyone starting something new at 40: sometimes a social media photo, a phone call and a little courage are enough.