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Netflix announces their first Afrikaans title – ‘Ludik’. Image: Supplied.

‘Ludik’: Netflix drops trailer for their first Afrikaans title [watch]

Netflix dropped the trailer for their first Afrikaans title ‘Ludik’ starring South African and Hollywood iconic actor Arnold Vosloo.

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Netflix announces their first Afrikaans title – ‘Ludik’. Image: Supplied.

Netflix dropped the official trailer for their first Afrikaans title Ludik on Tuesday 26 July.

‘LUDIK’: NETFLIX’S FIRST AFRIKAANS TITLE

Enemies and allies clash as chaos ensues amongst the star-studded South African cast of Ludik. The explosive six-episode series follows the story of Daan Ludik. 

Ludik is 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, relationships are tested as Daan Ludik’s whole world is under fire. 

So, Netflix’s first Afrikaans series is set to premiere on 26 August.

Ludik
Netflix announces their first Afrikaans title – ‘Ludik’. Image: Supplied.

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WATCH THE ‘LUDIK’ TRAILER HERE

Rob van Vuuren takes 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.

“Daan Ludik (Arnold Vosloo), 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,” reads the synopsis.

“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,” the synopsis continued.

CAST AND CREW

The directors and producers are,

  • Produced by: Rose and Oaks Media
  • Executive Producers: Anele Mdoda, Paul Buys and Frankie Du Toit
  • Directed by: Ian Gabriel & Harold Holscher
  • Created by: Paul Buys & Annemarie Van Basten

So, who will be seen on-screen? The cast 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
  • Terence Bridgette

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