Marwan Kenzari and Ryan Van Rompay
Netflix is ​​expanding its library of Dutch originals with a major new psychological thriller, silence (known locally as de stilte). This series is inspired by creative minds Under coverNico Moolenaar, and features a star-studded cast led by Hollywood actor Marwan Kenzari and top model Ryan Van Rompay.
Continuing one of its most successful European partnerships, Netflix has teamed up again with the creator nico moolenaar For this latest project. Moolenaar, who has signed a multi-year deal with the streamer, is known among Netflix subscribers worldwide for creating smash-hit crime series. Under cover and spin-off film yacht. they were also behind amsterdam empire For Netflix in 2025.
filming Work on this project will reportedly start next monthThe series is set to run for five episodes.
what is the plot of silence?
The series is a psychological thriller that focuses on themes of trust and hidden truths. It is based on the novel cool girl By SF Kosa.
The story begins when successful writer Sara Post disappears without a trace. Her husband, Tariq, becomes embroiled in a dangerous discovery that forces him to confront his hidden past. His journey brings him into contact with a closed community where silence is valued above the truth.
manufacturer nico moolenaar shared his excitement about the show’s style direction:
“With ‘The Silence’ I am creating the purest thriller of my career. I have never been so excited about a project. It feels like a privilege to be able to continue our collaboration with Netflix with such an intense and suspenseful series.”
Who is in the cast?
leading artists Marwan KenzariKnown to international audiences for his role as Jafar in Disney Aladdin And in the Netflix action hit old guard.
acting opposite him Ryan Van Rompay. While Van Rompay is an internationally renowned top model, silence This is his Dutch acting debut.
Regarding their role, van rompay Said:
“Making my Netflix debut with ‘The Silence’ feels like a special step. What immediately attracted me was the complexity of the script, and how it dares to address difficult subjects. The psychology of my character Sarah and the way she deals with the past, present and future fascinates me. She doesn’t show everything, and really that tension – between what you share and what you hide – makes her very interesting to play.”
Marwan Kenzari Added:
“A man searches for his wife. A shocking discovery leaves Tariq completely in the dark. I was immediately drawn to the eerie quality of this story.”
The series also features an impressive supporting cast of established Dutch talent, including:
- Marwan Kenzari (The Old Guard, What Happened to Monday, Aladdin)
- Ryan Van Rompay
- Rifka Lodizen (Undercover, Modern Love Amsterdam, Judas)
- juliet van arden (Ferry: The Series, Smerries)
- annick pfeiffer (Captain Nova, Mocro Mafia)
- swan casting (Ares, don’t hesitate)
- jochum ten half (Resistance Banker, Dunkirk)
- renee southendijk (Suspiria, The Fourth Man)
- lukas dijkema (spy, boat)
- katrin van beurden (live mother)
- Livia Schumacher
- Tenzing Voing
- max weishaar
behind the scenes
The series is created by nico moolenaarwho also co-wrote the screenplay peter de grave.
In whose hands is the responsibility of direction? max porcelain. The series is produced by marten swart And nico moolenaar on behalf of kaap holland film in collaboration with red Herring.
when will it happen silence Will it be released on Netflix?
Netflix has not announced a release date yet silence. Looking at the production timeline, we’re probably looking at a release in 2027.
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