Emily Cox opens up about motherhood and her temporary Thuringia Crime lead role

Actress Emily Cox has openly discussed the challenges of balancing motherhood with her acting career. Having welcomed her first child ten months ago, she highlights the struggles many women in the industry face. Meanwhile, her temporary role in Thuringia Crime will soon transition back to Nina Gummich.

Emily Cox took over the lead role of Dr. Theresa Wolff in Thuringia Crime when Nina Gummich became pregnant. This swap allowed production to continue without interruption. Now, with Cox on maternity leave, Gummich will return to the part in upcoming episodes.

Two new episodes featuring Cox as Mala Murphy will air first, starting on February 7 at 8:15 PM on ZDF. The opening case revolves around a murder mystery linked to a family court judge. After these, Gummich will resume her prime role.

Cox has already returned to work, appearing in the Netflix series Mindful Murder shortly after giving birth. She describes motherhood as the greatest gift in her life but stresses that the industry must do more to support women. Some actresses, she notes, risk losing roles due to pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The first of the new Thuringia Crime episodes will broadcast next month. Cox's temporary stint in the series ends as Gummich steps back into the lead. The discussions around career support for mothers in acting remain ongoing.