The Undertaker
As of August 31, 2026, The Undertaker is a pilot that is in development. Four production companies are attached, including 20th Television, Elevate Entertainment and ABC Studios. Attached are director Hanelle M. Culpepper; writer Gabriel Garza; and executive producers Alex Cole, Joe Wiggins and 1 other. Production List last updated this listing on August 31, 2026.
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Project Summary
The Undertaker is an adaptation of the award-winning Swiss series Der Bestatter, currently in development at ABC. The procedural centers on Luke Conrad, a former detective who inherits his family's funeral home and continues investigating suspicious deaths. Gabriel Garza, known for his work on The Winchesters and The Flash, is writing and executive producing. Hanelle M. Culpepper, Emmy-nominated for her directing work on Paradise, is attached to direct and executive produce. The project comes from 20th Television and Elevate Entertainment, with Alex Cole, Joe Wiggins, and Michael Wenning serving as executive producers. Der Bestatter ran for seven seasons in Switzerland and was created by Hartmut Block, with rights held by One Gate Media.
Production Contacts— Members Only
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Writer | Gabriel Garza |
Production
| Executive Producer | Gabriel Garza |
| Executive Producer | Alex Cole |
| Executive Producer | Joe Wiggins |
| Executive Producer | Michael Wenning |
| Executive Producer | Hanelle M. Culpepper |
Directing
| Director | Hanelle M. Culpepper |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-undertaker (last updated Aug 31, 2026).