Sebastian Bezzel and Simon Schwarz: Different Levels of Excitement for the upcoming European Championship
Sebastian Bezzel (53) and Simon Schwarz (53) share not only a passion for traveling together, as they once again demonstrate in the new season of „Bezzel & Schwarz – Die Grenzgänger“ (starting July 8th, 8:15 pm, BR). The Bavarian actor and his Austrian colleague are also football fans. In an interview with spot on news, the two stars from the Eberhofer crime films revealed just how differently excited they are for the upcoming European Championship (June 14th to July 14th). They also reminisced about their first stadium experiences and their most unforgettable moments from previous European Championships.
Sebastian Bezzel expressed his excitement for the European Championship, stating that it is fun to watch the tournament with family and friends in the garden. On the other hand, Simon Schwarz admitted that his enthusiasm for football has waned but is confident that he will be fully engaged once the games begin.
When asked about their first stadium experiences, Bezzel recalled a match at the Olympiastadion in Munich in the late 1980s, while Schwarz remembered a game between LASK (Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub) and Rapid Vienna with his uncle when he was very young.
Both actors shared their preferences for watching the games, with Bezzel enjoying watching with a grill in the garden and Schwarz preferring to watch alone in peace, with the exception of attending a match live if given the chance.
They also discussed their predictions for the European Championship winner in 2024, with Bezzel favoring England, France, and Spain, while Schwarz kept his choice a secret.
In terms of the chances for the German and Austrian national teams to win the title, Bezzel expressed doubts but remained open to being proven wrong, while Schwarz praised Austria’s potential but questioned their mental strength on the field.
The actors also shared their favorite teams, with Bezzel supporting Scotland for their fans and football tradition, and Schwarz admitting to developing a soft spot for a team during each tournament.
Their most memorable European Championship moments included Germany’s victory over England in 1996 and Greece’s unexpected win in 2004, which left a lasting impression on both actors.
Overall, Bezzel and Schwarz discussed their emotional reactions to wins and losses, with Bezzel keeping his feelings in check and Schwarz needing time to recover after emotional matches.
While Bezzel was skeptical about the level of enthusiasm the 2024 European Championship can generate compared to the 2006 World Cup, Schwarz remained hopeful that the tournament could bring some much-needed distraction and entertainment to the country.
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Biography:
Sebastian Bezzel was born on January 18, 1968, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. He studied acting at the Otto Falckenberg School of the Performing Arts in Munich and began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Bezzel is best known for his role as Franz Eberhofer in the Eberhoferkrimi film series. He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has won several awards for his work in the entertainment industry. Bezzel is married and has children. In addition to his acting career, he is also passionate about traveling and sports.
