Season 1
Ludik is a South African action series in which a furniture tycoon must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport guns across the border in order to save a kidnapped family member.
The series revolves around Ludik, who appears to be a salt of the earth man, styling himself as a wholesome family man running a successful furniture business.
However, behind the veneer of respectability, Ludik is steeped in the underworld that sees him crossing paths with mobsters and murderers.
With his family in turmoil, jail time on the horizon and death imminent, Ludik must rely on both his old and new allies to prevail and save his everything.
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.
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 takes on the role of Swys de Villiers, a troubled widower desperate to take a stand in his life.
Swys and Daan pull out all the stops in their fight for revenge, but unbeknownst to both men there are those closest to them who will stand in their way.
The cast includes Lizz Meiring (Maureen Ludik) and Terence Bridgett (DJ Jakes) as well as Inge Beckmann (Rina Goosen) and Sean Cameron Michael (Arend Brown), who all play an integral part in the unraveling of Daan Ludik's empire.
Ludik is a Netflix original production, created by Paul Buys and Annemarie van Basten and produced by Rose and Oaks Media.
The executive producers are Anele Mdoda, Paul Buys, Frankie du Toit, Ben Amadasun and Asgar Mahomed.
The series is directed by Ian Gabriel and Harold Holscher.
Music is by Peach van Pletzen.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Arnold Vosloo ... Daan Ludik
Recurring / Guests
Rob van Vuuren ... Swys de Villiers
Tshamano Sebe ... Charles Dzike
Diaan Lawrenson ... Anet Ludik
Andre Odendaal ... Viljoen Ludik
Inge Beckmann ... Rina Goosen
Marno van der Merwe ... Markus Ludik
Sean Cameron Michael ... Arend Percival Brown
Lea Vivier ... Louise Ludik
Tina Redman ... Lil
Dirk Stoltz ... Hein Ludik
Lochner de Kock ... Jannie
Danny Ross ... Pieter Davies
Elma Postma ... Viljoen Ludik's Lover
Justin Strydom ... Tertius de Villiers
Terence Bridgett ... DJ Jakes
Maki Mokhitli ... Marta
Keitu Kasonkola ... Christina
Jandre le Roux ... Burian Zelinksi (Bells)
Pieter Vorster ... Danie Ludik
Luca Bornman ... Young Daan Ludik
Leshané van der Bergh ... Young Linda Ludik
Keegan Pretorius ... Young Swys de Villiers
Kyle Kellerman ... Young Hein Ludik
Matie van Graan ... Tannie
Almar Müller ... Luke
Johan Baird ... Eric Brand
Paul Buys ... Aldo
Chidera Nwoha ... Danso
Nicole Franco ... Dr Swanepoel
Sylvester Sindane ... Silo
Jessica Roberts ... Daan Ludik's Mother
Georic Lomas ... Markus' Friend
Estelle Oberholzer ... Old Woman
David van Heerden ... Jeweler
Sipho Kholokala ... Butler
Felicity Spie ... AA Person
Zane Meas ... Brigadier Davies
Mzu Ntantiso ... Officer Moyo
Lemogang Tsipa ... Albert Nkala
Lizz Meiring ... Maureen Ludik
Ilse Klink ... Gemma Davies
Christo Davids ... Andy
Vikash Mathura ... Translator
Jaun de Jager ... Radio Host / Tow Truck Driver
Leandri Nortje ... Waitress
Le Ane ... Leading Dancer
Jennifer Dippenaar ... Dancer
Jorieka Clifford ... Dancer
Jane Botha ... Dancer
André Wewer ... Salesman
Dalunthando Ndlovu ... Troop Leader
Nhlanhla Sosibo ... Chief in Coffin
Mercy Kampiru ... Funeral Choir
Tendai Matanhike ... Funeral Choir
Melisa Matewa ... Funeral Choir
Roslyn Mazarura ... Funeral Choir
Tendai Gwaze ... Funeral Choir
Tafadzwa Mukonde ... Funeral Choir
Rueben Marashwa ... Funeral Choir
Lizzy Mukondwa ... Funeral Choir
Rodwelk Mhariwa ... Funeral Choir
Kelvin Mudzinge ... Funeral Choir
Salim Areff ... Farhad Nuri
Bright Mngomezulu ... Second Officer (as Bright Mgomezulu)
Tumelo Makalolo ... First Officer
Nombulelo Sikhakane ... Mother
Uminathi Mbatha ... Baby
Bianca Le Grange ... Grace
David Matamela ... Pretoria Policeman
Nhlakanipho Mkhwanazi ... Limpopo Policeman (as Nhlakanipo Loverboy Mkhwanazi)
Ruanco Ueckermann ... Bully
Shelby Storme ... Customer
Peach van Pletzen ... Florin
Nax ... Florin's Goon