Cast pictures revealed for David Mitchell comedy drama Ludwig
A series of images have been revealed for Ludwig, the new TV comedy drama series starring David Mitchell.
Due to launch on BBC One this autumn, the series focuses on reclusive puzzle-setter John 'Ludwig' Taylor (played by David Mitchell). He sees his life of solitude turned upside down when his identical twin brother, James, disappears without a trace. In a quest to track James down, Ludwig assumes his brother's identity, but by taking over every aspect of James's life, Ludwig is forced to confront his own. Unlike Ludwig, James is no hermit; he's a family man and a highly respected DCI within Cambridge's busy Major Investigations Team.
These are big shoes to fill for anyone, but for Ludwig playing dad to a ready-made family proves every bit as challenging as tackling the grisliest of crime scenes. However, Ludwig does have one big advantage - his ability to see the world in puzzle form. John may be a master of all things cryptic, but can he crack the biggest puzzle of his life?
Joining David Mitchell in the 'case-of-the-week' series is Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy Betts-Taylor, John's sister-in-law and wife of his missing brother James.
Also in the cast as series regulars are Dipo Ola as DI Russell Carter, Gerran Howell as DC Simon Evans, Izuka Hoyle as DS Alice Finch, Dylan Hughes as Henry Betts-Taylor, Dorothy Atkinson as DCS Carol Shaw, Sophie Willan as Holly Pinder and Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler.
Meanwhile guest stars in the series will include Derek Jacobi, Felicity Kendal, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Karl Pilkington, Allan Mustafa, Paul Chahidi and Hammed Animashaun.
