# Ludwig Remake Rabbit Lands ABC Pilot

> ABC orders pilot for U.S. remake of hit British comedy Ludwig.
- Title: Ludwig Remake Rabbit Lands ABC Pilot · Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: ABC orders pilot for U.S. remake of hit British comedy Ludwig. ABC has ordered a pilot for the U.S. remake of the BBC comedy series Ludwig, which became the…
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- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/ludwig-remake-rabbit-pilot-abc-1237150189
- Author: Peter White
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ludwig, abc, bbc, david mitchell, pilot order, comedy drama, entertainment, culture
## Ludwig U.S. Remake
ABC has ordered a pilot for the U.S. remake of the British comedy drama Ludwig, starring David Mitchell.
## Ludwig Pilot Order
The project comes from Megan Ganz, Humphrey Ker, Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz, with 20th Television as the studio.
## Ludwig's Success
The BBC series became the most-watched show in Britain in 2026 after its season two premiere drew over 9 million viewers.
## Key takeaway

ABC has ordered a pilot for the U.S. remake of the BBC comedy series Ludwig, which became the most-watched show in Britain in 2026.