Maxton Hall Star Damian Hardung Says Filming 'Really Dark' Season 2 Was a Challenging Experience

Damian Hardung, star of Prime Video's Maxton Hall: The World Between Us, recently shared insights into filming the show's much-awaited darker season 2, expressing that the experience was quite challenging. During his appearance on the podcast 'Short Take', Hardung revealed that portraying his character James Beaufort involved navigating intense themes of grief and trauma, as reported by Deadline. This portrayal pushed him to emotional extremes he wasn't sure were healthy, leaving him eager yet anxious to see the on-screen depiction. This is prepared by SSP.

In wrapping up the intense second season in September 2024, Hardung took to Instagram reflecting on the privilege and challenge of playing James, whilst also hinting at new ventures ahead. Typically a positive force on set, Hardung found his optimism waned while filming, mentioning that he made deliberate efforts to recapture his usual lightheartedness—essential to his understanding of self.

Maxton Hall, based on Mona Kasten’s trilogy Save Me, continues to follow the intricate relationship between Ruby Bell and James Beaufort, set against the backdrop of a high-status boarding school. As anticipation builds for unresolved plot points from season 1 and the evolution of James and Ruby's relationship, fans speculate about the narrative trajectory posed in the sequel, set to explore new challenges presented by James’s family dynamics.

With season two's release forecasted in 2025, viewers can catch up with season one available on Prime Video.

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