On August 26th Netflix will launch its first series in Afrikaans, starring veteran South African actor Arnold Vosloo. The series will be an action thriller, with a good budget to bring the six episode series to life, and is called Ludik.
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“The racy, skop, skiet en donder six-part series features South African-born Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo (Silvertone Siege) in the titular role of Daan Ludik, alongside local heavyweight talents Rob van Vuuren (Swys de Villiers), Diaan Lawrenson (Anet Ludik) and Zane Meas (Brigadier Davies),” Netflix said in a statement.
According to Netflix’s synopsis, “Daan Ludik coming from nothing, has built his own kingdom. This successful furniture salesman is the face of his business. He is heard on radio, seen on television and 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.”
