Meet the Cast of Netflix’s ‘The Trap’ (with Pictures)

Directed and adapted by Isabel Kleefeld, the German psychological thriller miniseries ‘The Trap’ brings Melanie Raabe’s bestselling novel to the screen with a claustrophobic cat-and-mouse duel. The six-part mystery follows a grief-stricken author who plans a high-stakes sting operation after spotting the man she believes murdered her sister on national television.

Produced by the creative team behind the international hit ‘Dear Child’, the series showcases an ensemble of established European veterans and emerging screen talents. The following guide details the complete cast and character lineup featured in ‘The Trap’.

Friederike Becht

Friederike Becht stars as protagonist Lisa Konrad, appearing in all six episodes of ‘The Trap’. Her character is a celebrated author who has lived as an agoraphobic recluse for nearly a decade following the tragic murder of her sister. Becht gained international recognition with her role in the Academy Award-winning drama ‘The Reader’ and the historical feature ‘Labyrinth of Lies’. She also earned critical acclaim and a German Television Award for her leading performance in the crime miniseries ‘Faster Than Fear’.

Hans Löw

Hans Löw portrays television journalist Robert Lenzen across all six episodes of ‘The Trap’. Lenzen becomes the central target of Lisa’s scheme when she convinces herself that he is the man responsible for her sister’s violent death. The actor previously collaborated with director Isabel Kleefeld on the International Emmy-winning Netflix thriller series ‘Dear Child’. His extensive filmography also includes prominent roles in feature films such as ‘All My Loving’ and ‘I’m Your Man’.

Alexander Schubert

Alexander Schubert is credited across all six episodes of ‘The Trap’ in an undisclosed role. The veteran German actor is best known to television audiences as a longtime regular on the satirical news program ‘heute-show’. Schubert has appeared in television series such as ‘Pastewka’, ‘Faking Hitler’, and the Netflix espionage thriller ‘Kleo’. His career also includes roles in the biographical drama ‘Gundermann’ and the comedy feature ‘Buddy’.

Stefan Gorski

Stefan Gorski appears in ‘The Trap’ as a character named Max. The Austrian actor earned widespread industry acclaim and the Bavarian Film Award for his lead performance in the historical drama ‘A Whole Life’. He trained at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna before taking on prominent roles across German and Austrian projects. Gorski has also appeared in the feature comedy ‘Contra’ and the period crime drama ‘Vienna Blood’.

Naila Schuberth

Naila Schuberth makes a guest appearance in ‘The Trap’ portraying Toni. The young actress achieved worldwide recognition for her breakthrough performance as Hannah in the Netflix psychological mystery ‘Dear Child’. She also starred as Sofia in the post-apocalyptic spin-off thriller ‘Bird Box Barcelona’. Her screen credits include appearances in the German crime procedural ‘Tatort’ and the disaster miniseries ‘Blackout’.

Josephine Thiesen

Josephine Thiesen portrays Anna, Lisa’s murdered sister whose death serves as the narrative catalyst for ‘The Trap’. While Anna appears in flashback sequences, her memory drives Lisa’s obsession to extract a confession from the suspected culprit. Thiesen is known to international streaming viewers for her role in the Netflix historical drama series ‘The Empress’. The actress has also appeared in contemporary television productions, including the comedy-drama series ‘Dudes’.

Matthias Brandt

Matthias Brandt appears as book publisher Norbert Rudow in ‘The Trap’. As one of the few individuals who maintains contact with the secluded author, Rudow oversees the publication of Lisa’s high-stakes manuscript. Brandt is widely recognized for his acclaimed run as Hanns von Meuffels in the long-running crime franchise ‘Police Call 110’. He also earned critical praise for playing August Benda in the period drama ‘Babylon Berlin’ and leading the miniseries ‘Dark Woods’.

Anna Schudt

Anna Schudt takes on the role of Pia, the literary agent representing Lisa in ‘The Trap’. Schudt earned international acclaim in 2018 when she won the International Emmy Award for Best Actress for the biographical television film ‘Ein Schnupfen hätte auch gereicht’. She is widely celebrated in Germany for her decade-long portrayal of Chief Inspector Martina Bönisch in ‘Tatort’. Her television work also includes prominent roles in contemporary drama series such as ‘Push’.

Michael Klammer

Michael Klammer portrays investigator Leon Weber in ‘The Trap’. His character represents the official law enforcement perspective as the unresolved police file intersects with Lisa’s dangerous scheme. Klammer has established himself across European stage and screen, appearing in the Netflix science-fiction series ‘Cassandra’. His screen credits also include roles in the survival feature ‘The Dive’ and multiple installments of ‘Tatort’.

Malaya Stern Takeda

Malaya Stern Takeda appears in ‘The Trap’ as Yuma, the trusted assistant managing Lisa’s secluded household. Yuma provides the primary operational bridge between the reclusive author and the outside world during the tense preparations. The actress gained attention on the international festival circuit for her role in the dystopian drama ‘The Assessment’. She has also performed in regional German theater productions and made guest appearances on ‘Tatort’.

Silvina Buchbauer

Silvina Buchbauer portrays Alexandra Faust in ‘The Trap’. The Austrian actress has worked across European television and cinema, including an appearance in the acclaimed Netflix mystery series ‘Dark’. She also played a supporting role in the legal thriller film ‘The Collini Case’. Buchbauer remains a frequent presence on German television through procedural dramas such as ‘Tatort’ and ‘SOKO Leipzig’.

Miriam Ohlmeyer

Miriam Ohlmeyer portrays Sophie in ‘The Trap’. Her character represents a fictional figure within Lisa’s manuscript, blurring the line between artistic storytelling and the author’s personal trauma. The German actress previously appeared in the independent psychological thriller ‘Vexier’. Beyond the screen, Ohlmeyer has worked as a dedicated stage performer in several German theatrical venues.

Christian Skibinski

Christian Skibinski appears in ‘The Trap’ in the role of a visitor. Over his career, the prolific character actor has amassed dozens of supporting credits across German film and television. He appeared in the cockpit thriller ‘7500’ alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Skibinski has also contributed to high-profile productions such as the period drama ‘Babylon Berlin’ and the comedy ‘Goldjungs’.

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