Filming for the seventh season of the ARD series "Tierärztin Dr. Mertens" began on May 12, 2020 in Leipzig and the surrounding area. "The film is shot in compliance with strict hygiene and clearance rules," says the broadcaster. This is what Sven Martinek (56) aka Dr. Christoph Lentz a new scene partner for the intimate moments. Because because of Corona, Martinek is currently not allowed to have his series partner Elisabeth Lanz (48) alias Dr. Kiss Susanne Mertens. Instead, he comes close to his girlfriend Bianca Rütter on camera.
The actor told the "Bild" newspaper about the special circumstances: "If only one of the team falls ill with Corona, we have to stop filming immediately. And since 'Veterinarian Dr. Mertens' in the last six episodes it has been particularly about closeness and love goes, my friend Bianca Rütter steps in as a double for Elisabeth Lanz, when it comes to kissing and 'more'. The whole thing has one advantage: we don't have to rehearse anymore. " Filming will continue until July 29, 2020.