1. Returning Home: Why Elyas M’Barek chose Munich
Elyas M’Barek, the 43-year-old actor known for films such as ‘Fack ju Göhte’ and the series ‘Türkisch für Anfänger’, has decided to leave his three-year stay in New York and move back to his hometown of Munich. After careful consideration, he and his wife Jessica chose the move to reduce the strain of constant travel between continents for shoots and productions in Germany. The change is meant to bring more ease and stability to their daily lives: ‘We have decided, after thinking it through, to move to Munich — I come from there,’ M’Barek explained.
New chapter after New York
For several years New York offered M’Barek a rare kind of anonymity: he could ride the subway and go about daily life more freely. Munich, by contrast, became a place where public attention intensified after his breakthrough. He has described how even visits to the Oktoberfest became tricky, forcing him to think twice about simple things like using the restroom because of constant requests for photos. Returning to Munich is a deliberate move to balance home life and a busy acting career.
The decision is also shaped by family and practical reasons. Jessica, who is originally from New York, plans to work in Germany in the future, and the couple look forward to more flexibility, being closer to friends and relatives, and a steadier routine. New York will remain important to them as ‘a second home’, but Munich will be their primary base again.
2. Career and upcoming projects
Though he is relocating, M’Barek remains professionally active. He has work lined up on screen and will continue to take on projects in Germany. Notably, he appears in the comedy ‘Der perfekte Urlaub’, the sequel to ‘Das perfekte Geheimnis’, which is scheduled for release on 22 October 2026 and features co-stars like Karoline Herfurth and Florian David Fitz. Additional film projects are planned, and having a Munich base should make scheduling and travel for German productions more convenient.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Actor | Elyas M’Barek, age 43 |
| Move announced | Around 13 April 2026 |
| New base | Munich (returning to hometown) |
| Previous base | New York (about three years) |
| Upcoming film | ‘Der perfekte Urlaub’ — release 22 October 2026 |
| Family | Wife Jessica, plans to work in Germany |
| Note | Move intended to improve flexibility and family life |
3. What this means for fans and Munich life
Fans in Munich and across Germany can expect to see M’Barek more often at local events and premieres, though he is likely to continue weighing privacy against public appearances. The move could mean more local opportunities for meet-and-greets, press events, and a stronger presence at cultural highlights like Oktoberfest, but the actor has shown a clear awareness of how public attention can affect everyday life and will likely keep boundaries to protect his private moments.
- Reason for move: reduce exhausting international travel for shoots.
- Family focus: wife Jessica planning to work in Germany and closer ties to friends and family.
- Career continuity: ongoing and upcoming film projects, including a major comedy release in October 2026.
- Privacy balance: returning home while maintaining a respect for personal space.
- New York remains important as a second home.
4. Media reporting and timeline
The news of M’Barek’s move back to Munich was reported consistently across multiple German media outlets around mid-April 2026, with the timeline centered on approximately 13 April 2026. Reports present a coherent picture: after a period of living in New York where anonymity was easier, the actor and his wife opted to return to Germany for practical, personal, and professional reasons.
How to follow updates
Fans who want the latest information should look out for official announcements from the actor’s team and coverage in established news outlets. Expect more details about appearances, screenings, and interviews as M’Barek settles back into life in Munich and prepares for upcoming releases.
