Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 cast and characters: Meet the stars behind the series and the roles they play

Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 is premiering on November 7, 2025. The German-language series, adapted from Mona Kasten’s book trilogy, first took audiences by storm in 2024. Following its global success, the show quickly became Prime Video’s most-watched international original series.

Season 2 will continue to explore the dynamics at the fictional Maxton Hall school. The show is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 picks up where the first season left off, with Ruby Bell and James Beaufort caught in a whirlwind of emotions. After a passionate night together, the couple faces new challenges as James grapples with a family tragedy that could change everything. The cast includes Justus Riesner, Andrea Guo, Runa Greiner and other actors.

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Full list of main cast of Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2

Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell

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Harriet Herbig-Matten stars as Ruby Bell, a brilliant scholarship student at Maxton Hall. Ruby is determined and resilient, despite coming from a less privileged background. In season 2, Ruby is torn between her feelings for James and the desire to escape the elitist world of her schoolmates.

Harriet Herbig-Matten, a 21-year-old German actress, gained international fame for her portrayal of Ruby in season 1. Besides Maxton Hall, she is also known for her role in Apple TV+’s Where's Wanda.

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Damian Hardung as James Beaufort

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Damian Hardung plays James Beaufort, the privileged heir of a wealthy family and Ruby’s love interest. Known for his arrogance, James becomes more vulnerable in season 2, dealing with a family tragedy that could affect his relationship with Ruby. The internal conflict and transformation of James are central to the new season's drama.

Hardung, a 26-year-old German actor, rose to fame for his role as Jonas in The Red Ribbon Society and in The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (2018).

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Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington

Justus Riesner at the premiere of the second season of the Amazon series "Maxton Hall" - Source: Getty

Justus Riesner portrays Alistair Ellington, James’ best friend and a character caught between loyalty and his own desires. Alistair’s journey in season 2 is filled with complications, especially with the growing tension between him and the people around him. He will have to confront his own demons while supporting his friends.

Riesner, 27, has made a name for himself in German television with roles in Loving Her.

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Andrea Guo as Lin Wang

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Andrea Guo plays Ruby's best friend Lin Wang. Lin helps, but she also struggles with social status and Maxton Hall's exclusive surroundings. Her friendship with Ruby will be strained by secrets.

Guo, a 25-year-old Austrian actress, is best known for her role in Maxton Hall.

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Runa Greiner as Ember Bell

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Runa Greiner plays Ember Bell, Ruby’s older sister. Ember’s return in season 2 will add another layer of depth to Ruby’s world, especially as Ruby faces personal turmoil. Ember’s presence will offer Ruby much-needed support, but also further complicates the drama at Maxton Hall.

Greiner, a 29-year-old German actress, is also known for her role in The Empress on Netflix, where she portrayed Charlotte von Stubenberg.

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Supporting cast and characters

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The other cast of Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 incldues -

• Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort
• Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega
• Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort
• Frederic Balonier as Kieran
• Eli Riccardi as Elaine Ellington

Also read: Maxton Hall season 2 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far

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What is Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 all about?

Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 explores Ruby and James' emotional and social issues. Ruby's life is changed by James' family tragedy after a passionate encounter.

Ruby wants to leave Maxton Hall's elitism, but she can't forget James. As Ruby and James struggle with their complex feelings and relationship, fans can expect a season of drama, romantic tension, and emotional moments.

Also read: What time will Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 release on Prime Video? Release timings for all regions

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Production and direction

Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 is directed by Martin Schreier and produced by UFA Fiction. The show’s executive producers include Markus Brunnemann and Ceylan Yildirim, with Juliana Lima Dehne and Marlene Melchior serving as writers. The production is supported by the German Motion Picture Fund, and filming took place in Germany.

Also read: 10 shows to watch if you like Maxton Hall — The World Between Us

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Maxton Hall - The World Between Us season 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video.

Edited by Rajan Bhattacharya