ABC Greenlights Pilot for 'Rabbit,' Inspired by Uk's 'Ludwig

WHO:

Deadline - ABC, Megan Ganz, Humphrey Ker, Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, 20th Television

Variety - ABC, Megan Ganz, Humphrey Ker, Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Kenton Allen

WHAT:

Deadline - ABC has ordered a pilot for a U.S. remake of the British comedy drama "Ludwig," titled "Rabbit."

Variety - The pilot marks ABC's first order of the year.

WHERE:

Deadline - The original series "Ludwig" aired in the UK on BBC One.

WHEN:

Deadline - The original "Ludwig" series launched in the UK in 2024.

WHY:

Deadline - The decision to create a U.S. remake follows the success of the original series, which became the most-watched show in the UK.

HOW:

Variety - The pilot is co-written by Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, who are also executive producers, along with Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Kenton Allen.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 19:08 UTC)

ABC has officially ordered a pilot for a U.S. remake of the British comedy drama "Ludwig," which will be titled "Rabbit." This marks ABC's first pilot order of the year and is co-written by Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, who will also serve as executive producers alongside Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Kenton Allen. The original "Ludwig" series, which launched in the UK on BBC One in 2024, became the most-watched show in the UK, prompting the decision for this American adaptation.