ABC has given a pilot order to “Rabbit,” an American adaptation of the BBC One comedy drama “Ludwig,” which stars David Mitchell. The project is set up at ABC with 20th Television as the studio. Writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker are attached to the remake and serve as executive producers, alongside Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz, with additional executive producing credited to Kenton Allen of Big Talk.
The BBC series launched in the UK in 2024 and has drawn significant viewership there, according to reporting. Across the outlets, the core details remain consistent: the adaptation’s working title is “Rabbit,” it is being developed for ABC through a pilot commitment, and it is based directly on the earlier British series. The announcements focus on the development milestone and the creative team behind the remake rather than changes to format or casting for the U.S. version.
