Filming begins on Deutschland 86

DEUTSCHLAND 86, created by Anna Winger and Jörg Winger, has started shooting its second season, which takes place takes place 3 years after the events of DEUTSCHLAND 83. 

Anna Winger and Jörg Winger, Creators and Executive Producers said: “We’re thrilled to bring the series back. This time, we’re sending our East German heroes further afield. It’s 1986. It’s the beginning of the end of the world as they know it. But mafioso-style capitalism just might save the socialist project! The clock is ticking and the beat goes on.” 

The first series was the most watched Foreign-Language drama in UK TV history, when it aired on Channel 4 and won a number of awards, including a Peabody award and an international Emmy.   Along with Anna Winger’s work as Creator, Head Writer and Executive Producer, the new season will feature two episodes written by Will Bentley.  It is set to be broadcast in 2018.