Ludik: Everything to Know About Netflix’s First Afrikaans Crime Thriller Series

Ludik is an upcoming South African crime drama series, releasing on Netflix this month. Directed by Ian Gabriel & Harold Holscher, the series is created by Paul Buys and Annemarie van Basten, Executive Producers Anele Mdoda, Paul Buys and Frankie Du Toit. It is said to be 6-episode series.

It follows the story of Daan Ludik, portrayed by South African and Hollywood icon Arnold Vosloo as he tries to drag his empire out of a scandalous mess. Guns are fired, diamonds are stolen, and relationships are tested as Daan Ludik’s whole world is under fire in Netflix’s first Afrikaans series.

Ludik Cast

The cast of the series includes Arnold Vosloo, Rob van Vuuren, Zane Meas, Jandre LeRoux, Inge Beckmann, Lea Vivier, Sean Cameron Michael, Tina Redman, Diaan Lawrenson, Mzu Ntantiso, Tshamano Sebe, Dirk Stolz and Terence Bridgette.

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Still from Ludik

Ludik Plot/Synopsis

The official synopsis of the series reads, “To save a kidnapped family member, an enterprising furniture tycoon must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport guns across the border.”

Daan Ludik, coming from nothing, has built his own kingdom. This successful furniture salesman is the face of his business. He is heard on the radio, seen on television and on billboards.

A family man in the affluent Pretoria East, but with a secret that is connected to the underworld. With his family life in turmoil, Daan’s resourcefulness and priorities are constantly challenged as he risks exposure, losing his family, jail time and death. As he struggles to keep his personal relationships and business intact, he has to rely on both old and new allies to prevail.

Rob van Vuuren will take on the role of Swys De Villiers, a troubled widower desperate to take a stand in his life. Swys De Villiers and Daan Ludik pull out all the stops in their fight for revenge, unbeknownst to both men that those closest to them stand in their way.

Ludik Release Date and Trailer

The series is set to premiere on 26 August 2022 on Netflix. Meanwhile, you can watch the trailer below.

Have you watched the trailer of the series yet? What are your thoughts on it? Will it make it to your watchlist? Let us know in the comment section below.

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