Máxima (TV series) explained

Genre:Biographical drama
Country:Netherlands
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Producer:Rachel van Bommel
Cinematography:Daan Nieuwenhuijs
Editor:Jurriaan Van Nimwegen
Runtime:40–50 minutes
Network:Videoland
Last Aired:present

Máxima is a Dutch biographical television series developed by Videoland and based on the 2022 novel Patria, los primeros años de Máxima Zorreguieta by author Marcia Luyten.[1] The series revolves around the early life of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and the beginnings of her relationship with Willem-Alexander.[2] It premiered in the Netherlands on 20 April 2024 with six episodes, and in Spain on Antena 3 on 19 June 2024.[3] It premiered in Latin America on 15 August 2024 on Max.[4]

Premise

The series revolves around the life of Máxima Zorreguieta when she meets Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange during the Seville Fair in Spain in 1999.[5] The plot is intersected with flashbacks that portray her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, showing her life in Argentina during the National Reorganization Process, her university years and her work as an economist in New York.[6]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

The series was announced in February 2022, after the Dutch platform Videoland acquired the rights to the book Moederland: De jonge jaren van Máxima Zorreguieta by Marcia Luyten (nl).[9] Initially it had been announced that the script would be written by Dorien Goertzen and Karin van der Meer, and that Anne de Clercq would be the director.[10] However, in March 2023 it was announced that the books would be written by Marnie Blok and Ilse Ott, while the direction would be under the responsibility of Saskia Diesing, Joosje Duk and Iván López Núñez.[11] It was also confirmed that the series would be made up of 6 episodes of 40–50 minutes each.[12]

The series was produced by the Dutch studio Millstreet Films, and in July 2023, it was reported that it partnered with Beta Film for the international distribution and sale of the series.[13]

Casting

In December 2022, Argentine actress Delfina Chaves was cast to play the role of Máxima Zorreguieta,[14] while Dutch actor Martijn Lakemeier was announced as in the role of Prince Willem-Alexander in March 2023.[15]

Filming

Filming of the series began in July 2023. It took place on locations in the United States, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands. The Buenos Aires sequences were filmed in Madrid, on Gran Vía and the Instituto Cervantes.[16] [17]

References

  1. Web site: La serie de Máxima se estrenó en Países Bajos: ¿dónde se podrá ver en Latinoamérica? . 2024-07-18 . El Observador Uruguay . es-AR.
  2. Web site: Parcero . Jorge C. . 2023-09-28 . 'The Crown' a la argentina: primer tráiler de la serie sobre la reina Máxima . 2024-07-18 . vanitatis.elconfidencial.com . es.
  3. Web site: Migelez . Xabier . 2024-06-25 . Nueva maniobra: Antena 3 cambia el ritmo de emisión de 'Máxima' desde mañana, 26 de junio . 2024-07-19 . elconfidencial.com . es.
  4. Web site: Capelo . Por Maria Eugenia . 2024-03-08 . "Máxima" llegará a América Latina: ¿dónde se verá la serie sobre la reina de Países Bajos? . 2024-07-19 . infobae . es-ES.
  5. Web site: Zamet . Isaac . 2024-02-15 . The Crown has a big orange rival: new Dutch series tells the story of Máxima and Willem-Alexander's love and lives . 2024-07-19 . Tatler . en-GB.
  6. Web site: 2024-06-19 . ¿De qué va y cuántos episodios tiene 'Máxima', la serie sobre la reina de Países Bajos que estrena Antena 3? . 2024-07-19 . El Español . es.
  7. Web site: 2024-04-09 . Gala Bichir interpreta a Inés, la hermana fallecida de Máxima Zorreguieta, en el serie Máxima . 2024-07-19 . Caras . es.
  8. Web site: 2024-04-15 . Agustina Palma interpreta a Valeria Delger, la "mejor amiga" de Máxima Zorreguieta . 2024-07-19 . Caras . es.
  9. Web site: 2022-02-02 . Expectativa en la corona: harán una serie sobre Máxima y contarán su juventud en la Argentina . 2024-07-19 . LA NACION . es.
  10. Web site: 2024-07-19 .
  11. Web site: 2023-03-17 . "Máxima": los detalles de la serie sobre Máxima Zorreguieta, la reina de Países Bajos, que protagonizará Delfina Chaves . 2024-07-19 . infobae . es-ES.
  12. Web site: Elonce . Cómo será la serie sobre la reina Máxima, la argentina monarca de Paisajes Bajos - Espectáculos - Elonce.com . 2024-07-19 . Cómo será la serie sobre la reina Máxima, la argentina monarca de Paisajes Bajos - Espectáculos - Elonce.com . es-ES.
  13. Web site: 2023-07-27 . Beta Film distribuirá Máxima, la serie RTL sobre Máxima Zorreguieta . 2024-07-19 . TTV News . es-ES.
  14. Web site: 2023-03-17 . Delfina Chaves, la elegida para ponerse en la piel de Máxima Zorreguieta . 2024-07-19 . LA NACION . es.
  15. Web site: Goudsmit . Lisa . 2024-04-19 . Exclusief interview Martijn Lakemeier over zijn rol als koning Willem-Alexander in de serie 'Máxima' . 2024-07-19 . Vogue NL . English.
  16. Web site: 2023-06-09 . Delfina Chavez ya comenzó el rodaje de la serie sobre Máxima Zorreguieta . 2024-07-19 . Diario Uno . es-AR.
  17. Matossian . Juan Claudio . 2023-07-27 . Así será la serie sobre Máxima de Holanda que se rueda estos días en España (y sigue la estela de 'The Crown') . 2024-07-19 . Vanity Fair . es-ES.

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