Prime Video has revealed the cast of its German-language original series “Superior,” which is set in the world’s best hotel management school. Filming is underway in Bavaria and Switzerland.
The six-part drama, which combines elite surroundings, stories of young love and a murder mystery, takes viewers behind the perfectly orchestrated scenes of the luxury hotel industry. But appearances are deceptive: behind the façade, dark secrets are lurking.
Franziska Margarete Hoenisch directs a cast of up-and-coming actors and actresses, led by Zoe Fürmann as Ricca, Jonathan Kriener as Joel, Kjell Brutscheidt as Maximilian, Lukas von Horbatschewsky as Tarek, Jule Hermann as Florence, and Manal Raga a Sabit as Amina, with cinematography by Julian Krubasik. The series also features Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer and Nick Romeo Reimann.
At the exclusive Swiss Hotel Academy Walding, life seems more beautiful, grander and more glamorous than anywhere else. Between champagne, white truffle, luxurious hotel suites, and the highs and lows of first love, dreams feel within reach. But beneath the flawless surface, tensions are simmering: An explicit adult content account, forbidden affairs and a rivalry that spirals out of control send shockwaves through the world of the elite.
Ricca, in particular, must protect her secret at all costs: to secure her scholarship, she falsified a crucial detail on her résumé — and fellow student Joel threatens to uncover her dark past. Will he betray her — or can she trust him? Against all reason, Ricca falls in love with him. What she doesn’t yet realize is that Joel is also deceiving everyone. It’s only a matter of time before all secrets come to light. With deadly consequences.
“Superior,” which is a working title, is produced by Swiss production company Zodiac Pictures in collaboration with MMC Zodiac. Jessica Hefti, Lukas Hobi and Reto Schaerli serve as executive producers, with Lennart Lenzing as producer. The scripts are written by head writer Adrian Spring, who also created the series, along with Ruth Rehmet and John-Hendrik Karsten.
“Superior” is supported by the German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) and FilmFernsehFonds (FFF).
Pictured above: Manal Raga a Sabit, Jule Hermann, Jonathan Kriener, Zoe Fürman, Kjell Brutscheidt and Lukas von Horbatschewsky