Idris Elba & Ruth Wilson Reunite for New Netflix Luther Movie
Idris Elba returns as detective John Luther in a new Netflix feature from creator Neil Cross, joined by Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley.
New Luther Film Announcement
Netflix announced that Idris Elba will reprise his role as John Luther in an upcoming feature film, continuing the dark, psychological crime saga created by Neil Cross. The movie will reunite actors from the acclaimed BBC series, including Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan and Dermot Crowley as DSU Martin Schenk.
Production Details
The untitled film will be directed by Jamie Payne, a Luther veteran who has directed multiple episodes and the 2023 film Luther: The Fallen Sun. Neil Cross returns as screenwriter, promising another intense chapter in the life of the brooding detective.
Plot Synopsis
“The new story finds London once again gripped by a wave of brutal, seemingly random murders. Though John Luther has been driven underground, he’s secretly called back into action — but the question looms: how can he save the city when enemies surround him on all sides, and when every faction seems to want him dead?”
Background
The original Luther series aired over five seasons in the 2010s, gaining critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase for its dark tone, complex morality, and Idris Elba’s powerful performance.
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Author’s summary: The new Netflix Luther film reunites key cast and crew to continue the intense saga of detective John Luther battling brutal crimes and hidden enemies in London.