ABC has ordered a pilot for 'Rabbit,' an American adaptation of the popular British comedy-drama 'Ludwig' starring David Mitchell.
Key facts
- •Rabbit is set in Cambridge, Massachusetts, while the original series is set in Cambridge, England.
- •The lead character in Rabbit is a reclusive puzzle writer who assumes the identity of his missing twin brother.
- •Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker are writing the pilot for the U.S. adaptation.
- •The original Ludwig series streams on BritBox in the United States.
- •The project is part of a trend of U.S. networks adapting European television formats.
ABC has issued a pilot order for a U.S. remake of the British series Ludwig, titled Rabbit. The project is being developed by 20th Television and features writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, with Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz serving as executive producers. The show follows a reclusive puzzle maker who infiltrates the Cambridge, Massachusetts police department by posing as his missing twin brother, a homicide detective.
Development and Production
The adaptation will be written by Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, both known for their work on Mythic Quest. The production team includes original Ludwig creator Mark Brotherhood, star David Mitchell, and Big Talk Studios' Kenton Allen, who will serve as executive producers alongside Steinberg and Shotz. The series is produced by 20th Television.
Background of the Original Series
The original British series Ludwig debuted in 2024 and became a significant success for the BBC. Deadline reported that the premiere of the second season drew more than 9 million viewers, while The Hollywood Reporter noted the show reached 9.5 million viewers in its first month and was the broadcaster's biggest new scripted series of 2024. The show has been renewed for a third season and a Christmas special, and it won the best comedy series award at the 2025 International Emmys.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Deadline, Hollywood Reporter.
