The series features a cast of young actors with backgrounds in both acting and physical performance:
"Even Closer - Hautnah" is part of a broader trend of "youthification" in German television, where streaming platforms produce niche, high-intensity dramas (similar to DRUCK or SKAM ) that focus on the specific social and digital lives of Gen Z. It distinguishes itself by using dance as a literal and metaphorical stage for exploring the characters' physical and emotional identities. EVEN CLOSER - HAUTNAH (original title) - UFA Even Closer - Hautnah
, Mareike Zwahr , Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth , Hans Gurbig , Vinzenz Wagner , and Lion Wasczyk . The series features a cast of young actors
: 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. : A defining feature of the production was
The series (2021) is a German "dance drama" that explores the intersection of professional ambition and physical intimacy. Produced by UFA Serial Drama , it follows six aspiring stage performers living together in a flat-share in Hamburg while attending a prestigious dance academy. Core Themes and Narrative Focus