Filming in Winterthur: The bestseller blind” is filmed!

Filming in Winterthur: The bestseller blind” is filmed!

in the heart of Winterthur, more precisely in the tennis and squash center Grüze, the filming of the promising film adaptation of the bestseller “Blind” by Christine Brand is currently underway. The recordings began on July 14, 2025 and the anticipation for the new crime series increases. The main actor, Sven Schelker, slips into the role of the blind bartender Nathaniel and thus brings a special note to the exciting story.

This production is a joint project by SRF and the renowned production company Zodiac Pictures. Producer Lennart Lenzing emphasizes how important the color concept for this thriller is, which decisively contributes to the atmosphere of the series. The choice of the tennis center as a location is no coincidence; The special aesthetics should support the desired look in order to stage the dark and captivating plot accordingly. Some team members also come from the Winterthur region and thus bring a touch of local patriotism to production.

The plot and occupation

The action of «blind» unfolds in the picturesque surroundings of Bern and Zurich. In addition to Sven Schelker, Lia from Blarer as journalist Milla and Nicola Perot can also be seen in crucial roles as a criminal police officer Sandro. But that's not all: the ensemble is supplemented by talented actors such as Manuel Rubey, Deleila Piasko and Esther Gemsch. The entire line -up shows that SRF has a good hand for high quality series that meet both regional and international requirements.

The shooting lasts until mid -September 2025, and the spectators can look forward to the broadcast of the six episodes in 2026. The novel by Christine Brand, which has developed into a bestseller, has been published by Blanvalet Verlag. These expectations awaken hopes for an exciting adaptation that will captivate the audience.

The Swiss thriller on the upswing

Christine Brand is one of the most successful crime writers in Switzerland and, with their dark and gripping stories, has managed to regularly land on the bestseller lists. According to SRF , four Swiss crime authors achieved the annual top 10 in 2024, which underlines the strength of the genre in German-speaking Switzerland.

regional thrillers are particularly popular and are growing growing. They offer readers close to home and are even valued as unconventional travel guides. This popularity is also reflected in the anticipation of "blind" that arouses curiosity in regional stories.

With the start of filming “Blind”, it is once again clear that the Swiss thriller not only inspires readers, but also the film world. The spectators can look forward to an exciting series that illuminates the dark side of Switzerland in a gripping way.