Chamber in The McNeal case: a farewell to the theater stage?

Chamber in The McNeal case: a farewell to the theater stage?

Burgtheater, Wien, Österreich - On March 1, 2025, the Burgtheater in Vienna became the stage for the German premiere of "Das McNeal case" by the dramatist Ayad Akhtar. This most excited production, which deals with the life of the successful but narcissistic writer Jacob McNeal, lifts the curtain for the first four performances that are already sold out. Felix Kammerer and Joachim Meyerhoff take over the roles of the father and son McNeal, although Kammerer may be on a domestic theater stage for a long time because he has new film projects. As the Krone , Kammerer experienced an upswing in his career after his Oscar-crowned appearance in "In the West", which makes his return to the theater stage all the more remarkable.

"The McNeal case" not only treats the protagonist's artistic decline, but also addresses the role of artificial intelligence and its influence on the writing process. McNeal fights with health problems and the threatening situation that his son has processed some of his private experiences without consent, which puts his career in danger of how "https://www.burgtheater.at/der-fall-mcneal/2025-05-03"> Burgtheater website . The staging of Jan Bosse and the German translation of Daniel Kehlmann's play promise a profound experience that impressively illuminates the dynamics between the writer and his family members.

The rise of Felix Kammerer

Felix Kammerer, who is celebrated for his impressive acting achievements, shares his excitement about the new cooperation with Joachim Meyerhoff and the return to the Burgtheater, which has been his artistic homeland since his early professionals. "It is a huge honor to be back here," he explains, emphasizing the importance of family ties in his work. With projects in front of the door, including a role in Guillermo del Toro's “Frankenstein” new film, he will soon be less to be found in the theater. In this exciting phase of his life, his theater engagement is an emotional anchor while preparing for new challenges in the film industry.