Iris Mareike Steen to take maternity leave from GZSZ

Actress Iris Mareike Steen, 34, has announced she is expecting her first child. While she will continue filming her role as Lilly Seefeld in the RTL series GZSZ for the time being, she plans to take a temporary break starting early next year.

Before her hiatus, the character of Lilly will be involved in a major new storyline, though specific plot details remain under wraps. Steen is expected to remain on screen until approximately spring 2027. She intends to return to the series following her maternity leave.

Steen is not the only cast member facing a temporary departure due to pregnancy; actress Chryssanthi Kavazi, who plays Laura, is also expecting her third child and plans to return to the production after her leave.