“Ludwig” Season 2 Gains Momentum wiht Stellar New Cast Additions
Cameras are currently rolling on the highly anticipated second season of the BBC comedy-drama, Ludwig, and a fantastic group of new actors have joined the production. This follows a hugely prosperous first season that captivated audiences and became the BBC’s biggest scripted show of last year.
expanding the Ensemble
Joining the cast are Sian Clifford, known for her breakout role in Fleabag, and Mark Bonnar, recognized for his work in Dept. Q. Clifford will portray Joanne Kemper, a local MP, while Bonnar takes on the role of newspaper editor Gareth Fisher.
Additionally, Ben Ashenden (Deep Cover) and Rumi Sutton (After the Flood) are also joining the ensemble, promising fresh dynamics to the series.
Continuing the Intriguing Narrative
The show centers around David Mitchell in the title role, a master-puzzler who initially stepped into his brother’s shoes to solve complex crimes. Now,in Season 2,he’s officially employed by the police station,but a meaningful mystery remains.
Although he no longer needs to pretend to be his brother, his twin is still missing. Crucially, John is now prohibited from utilizing police resources to investigate his brother’s disappearance or the cases his brother was working on.
A Proven Hit Returns
Season 1 of Ludwig achieved remarkable viewership, attracting over 9.5 million viewers within 28 days of its release. This made it the biggest comedy launch for the BBC since at least 2018, demonstrating a clear appetite for this unique blend of comedy and drama.
You can expect to see returning stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Dylan Hughes, Dorothy Atkinson, Ralph Ineson, and Karl Pilkington alongside the new additions.
Behind the Scenes
Ludwig is a Big Talk Studios production, developed in association with That mitchell And Webb Company. It’s a co-production between BritBox and ZDF,and is produced in association with ITV Studios,which handles international distribution.Mark Brotherhood penned the scripts for Season 2, with George Kane directing episodes 1, 2, and 3, and Stella Corradi helming episodes 4, 5, and 6. A dedicated team of executive producers – Kenton Allen, Toby Welch, Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Kathryn O’connor, Chris Sussman, Robert Schildhouse, Stephen Nye, Claus Wunn, and Frank Seyberth - are overseeing the project. Georgie Fallon serves as producer, with Anya Wilson as co-producer, and Tanya Qureshi is the BBC’s commissioning editor.
What’s Next for David Mitchell?
this exciting news arrives alongside the upcoming launch of david Mitchell’s sketch show, Mitchell and Webb are not Helping, which premieres tomorrow night on Channel 4. It’s a busy time for the talented comedian and actor, and fans have much to look forward to.