The series was released on (now RTL+) on Valentine's Day 2021 as a flagship original production for the platform. Cultural Context
: A defining feature of the production was its focus on "Hautnah" (meaning "at first hand" or "skin-close") realism. To achieve this, the production utilized an intimacy coordinator to ensure that erotic scenes were both visually impactful and safely choreographed for the actors. Even Closer - Hautnah
: The narrative pits the rigid discipline required for the stage against the "emotional chaos" of the young protagonists' private lives. Cast and Creative Team The series was released on (now RTL+) on
, Mareike Zwahr , Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth , Hans Gurbig , Vinzenz Wagner , and Lion Wasczyk . Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth