Ludwig season two update: scripts written, filming starts

David Mitchell has shared an update about the second season of his hit BBC murder mystery series, Ludwig. The show follows John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, who pretends to be his police detective brother to investigate his disappearance. Ludwig quickly became a favorite, attracting over 9.5 million viewers. This made it the BBC’s biggest scripted show in two years and its largest comedy launch in six years. After this impressive success, the BBC announced a second season in October. Details about the new episodes have been scarce. In a recent interview, Mitchell said that the scripts are currently being written. He mentioned, “I can’t tease anything” and noted that the team aims to provide the same intriguing storylines and weekly mysteries. The first season was a major success, with its debut episode bringing in 7.4 million viewers in the first month, later reaching 9.5 million with streaming included. It outperformed popular shows like Silent Witness and Call The Midwife. Mitchell expressed his excitement about continuing the story, saying he’s glad Ludwig has to face more crimes in Cambridge. The series features actors like Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, and Izuka Hoyle in key roles. Fans are eager to see what the new season will bring.