nuOct 22, 2026, 12:32

Cast of Mabel & Margarita series expanded with Chris Peters and Peter Paul Muller

The upcoming series Mabel & Margarita has announced new cast members, including Chris Peters and Peter Paul Muller, alongside returning actors from the series Maxima. The show will explore the controversial relationships of Mabel Wisse Smit and Princess Margarita between 1999 and 2003, with a release on Videoland set for 2027.

The cast for the upcoming series Mabel & Margarita has expanded, featuring Chris Peters as Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn and Peter Paul Muller as a BVD investigator named Michel Sanders. Other notable additions include Nasrdin Dchar as journalist Thieu Vaessen, alongside actors playing the friends of Mabel Wisse Smit, Princess Irene, and various public figures. The production features a blend of new faces and returning cast members from the series Maxima, including Claire Bender, who reprises her role as Mabel, and Laura Bakker, who portrays Princess Margarita.

This spin-off focuses on the turbulent personal lives of Mabel Wisse Smit and Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma, whose relationships caused significant controversy for the Dutch royal family between 1999 and 2003. The drama explores these historical events, bringing back several actors to play key royal roles such as Queen Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander, and Princess Laurentien. The series is currently scheduled for release on the streaming platform Videoland in 2027.

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