# ABC's 'Rabbit' Pilot Order for 'Ludwig' Remake

> ABC orders pilot for US remake of BBC's detective series Ludwig.
- Title: ABC's 'Rabbit' Pilot Order for 'Ludwig' Remake · Collider
- Summary: ABC orders pilot for US remake of BBC's detective series Ludwig. ABC has greenlit a pilot for Rabbit, a US remake of BBC's detective series Ludwig, written…
- Keywords: abc, rabbit, ludwig, bbc, megan ganz, humphrey ker, high potential, detective series, pilot order, us remake, cambridge, massachusetts
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/rabbit-ludwig-us-remake-high-potential-replacement-abc
- Author: Jennie Richardson
- Published: 2026-10-09T21:10:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: abc, rabbit, ludwig, bbc, megan ganz, humphrey ker, high potential, detective series, pilot order, us remake, cambridge, massachusetts
## High Potential's success
High Potential has become ABC's standout procedural since premiering two years ago.
## Ludwig's popularity
BBC's Ludwig concluded its second season and is confirmed for a third season with a christmas special.
## Rabbit pilot order
Deadline has announced ABC's pilot order for Rabbit, a US remake of Ludwig.
## Rabbit writers
Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker will write and executive produce Rabbit.
## Ludwig's premise
Ludwig follows john taylor, a puzzle maker who goes undercover as his twin brother's detective.
## Rabbit's premise
Rabbit follows mark, a puzzle maker who goes undercover as his twin brother's homicide detective.
## High Potential's premise
High Potential follows morgan gillory, a night cleaner with high potential intellect who solves cases.
## ABC's crime lineup
ABC's other procedurals like the rookie and will trent suggest the network is ready for rabbit.
## US remake strategy
US remakes maintain core themes while evolving into original content for network tv.
## Rabbit's setting
Rabbit will be set in cambridge, massachusetts, unlike Ludwig's cambridge, england.
## Ludwig's release
Ludwig premiered on britbox on september 25, 2 2024.
## Rabbit's season structure
Rabbit will likely follow abc's procedural model with a longer first season than ludwig.
## High Potential's success
High Potential has become one of abc's standout procedurals since premiering two years ago.
## Ludwig's success
Ludwig has become a massive success for bbc one with a confirmed third season.
## Rabbit's unique angle
Rabbit will find ways to stand out from ludwig while honoring what fans love.
## Rabbit's premiere
Rabbit is expected to premiere on abc after its pilot order is completed.
## Key takeaway

ABC has greenlit a pilot for Rabbit, a US remake of BBC's detective series Ludwig, written by Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker.