Amazon Prime's ‘Maxton Hall’ Cast & Character Guide

Maxton Hall is quickly becoming one of our fav shows with an enemies-to-lovers trope! The German series, which can be viewed on Prime Video, has taken over our lives and most likely yours too.

While we wait for the next season, we’ve decided to create a character guide (whether you’ve seen the show, or you’re planning on watching, it’s a good read nonetheless).

Keep scrolling to get a better look at each cast member and their character in the popular series.

What Is ‘Maxton Hall’ About?

Maxton Hall follows the life of Ruby Bell, who has one major goal — to graduate from the private school Maxton Hall so that she can attend her dream university, Oxford.

However, Ruby’s life is a bit different compared to her peers, who would rather focus on partying and spending their parent’s money.

In the classic enemies-to-lovers tale, Ruby ends up crossing paths with one of the richest guys in the her high school, James Beaufort. After an unexpected encounter, James thinks he can woe her with money, but Ruby can’t be bought off.

The TV show, based on the Save Me series by Mona Kasten, continues to follow their unlikely pairing as a romance brews between the two.

The German drama series tackles more issues than your typical star-crossed lovers trope! One of the most notable themes in Maxton Hall has to be the class divisions between the characters.

Ruby’s family struggles to make ends meet, whereas her counterpart James is extremely well off. Throughout the series, the two struggle to understand how the other one lives, which creates a lot of tension.

Will There Be a Second Season of ‘Maxton Hall’?

If you’ve gotten attached to the characters in Maxton Hall, don’t fret, because a second season is on its way! On May 17, 2024, Prime Video announced that the popular series will be coming back to our screens.

The news comes after the show became the streamer’s most-watched international show of all time in its first week.

Interested in learning more about the characters? Keep scrolling to get a breakdown of the cast!

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Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell

In Maxton Hall, Herbig-Matten plays Ruby Bell, a “reserved scholarship student” who centers her whole life around working hard. Ruby is determined to get into her dream school and won’t let anyone get in the way.

That is until she meets James Beaufort, who turns her life upside — for better or worse.

Ruby has her own goals in life, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t in tune with those around her. Being the main protagonist in the story, she often extends a helping hand to those in need.

Damian Hardung as James Beaufort

Unlike Ruby, James Beaufort, played by Damian Hardung, has it all! Described as a “privileged and arrogant millionaire heir,” James usually gets what he wants.

That is until he meets Ruby, who isn’t persuaded by money. Growing up privileged, James has developed quite an ego that has led him to think he is superior to others.

Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort

In the series, Sonja Weißer plays Lydia Beaufort, a.k.a James’ twin. sister. Early on in the show, a major bombshell was revealed regarding her relationship with her own teacher, Mr. Sutton — which leads to the main conflict.

Throughout the series, Lydia offers James advice on how to deal with Ruby, which didn’t always play out in her favor.

At first glance, Lydia may seem like your typical rich girl who has everything going for herself, but as the story progresses, there are several struggles she must face.

Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort

Fredja van Huêt plays Mortimer Beaufort, the father of James and Lydia, who has big plans for his family.

His own goals for his children tends to create conflict, specifically with James who has his own ambitions.

Mortimer can be described as an overbearing parent who has a very specific idea of who their child should be.

Andrea Guo as Lin Wang

Ruby’s best friend and sidekick, Lin Wang, played by Andrea Guo, is there every step of the way for her bestie. She was originally part of the Maxton Hall elite, however, after her parents lost their jobs, her former friends dropped her and she befriended Ruby. She’s also a member of the event committee alongside Ruby.

Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington

Justus plays Alistair Ellington, James’ best friend who is also part of the elite social circle at Maxton Hall. He is openly gay, but is currently in a relationship with Keshav “Kesh” Patel (played by Govinda Cholleti), who is determined to keep their romance secret as he fears judgement from his parents and peers.

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