Idris Elba is reprising his role as the troubled detective John Luther in a new Netflix sequel. We’re getting our first glimpse of the follow-up to Luther: The Fallen Sun, which was released in 2023. Elba first played the unconventional DCI John Luther 16 years ago, and he appears even more burdened in this new installment.
First appearing on the BBC in 2010, Luther is still considered one of Idris Elba’s most famous roles. The show centers around John Luther, a dedicated detective who bends the rules to get the job done. He unexpectedly forms a bond with Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson), a brilliant but dangerous psychopath and murderer. Throughout the series, their complex relationship evolves as they team up to investigate gruesome crimes and serial killers.
The show has received widespread praise from critics and viewers, largely due to the compelling performances of Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson, and its exciting, dramatic take on London’s criminal world. Now, What’s on Netflix is giving fans a first glimpse at footage and images from the new season, showing Luther’s return.
Idris Elba isn’t wearing Luther’s signature tweed coat and red tie while filming the new Luther movie. Instead, he’s dressed in a leather jacket and worn clothing, looking distressed as he runs from flames. The iconic coat and tie are usually key parts of the character’s look, so there’s likely a specific reason he’s not wearing them in these scenes.
Following five seasons of the popular TV series, detective John Luther finally appeared on the big screen in the 2023 film, Luther: The Fallen Sun. Directed by Jamie Payne, who also directed many episodes of the show, the movie continues Luther’s story as he hunts a terrifying new serial killer in London. True to form, Luther is determined to stop the killer, no matter the cost.
The film Luther: The Fallen Sun has been well-received, and Idris Elba hopes it’s just the beginning of a series of movies starring his character, the rebellious detective John Luther. While Elba is a popular choice to play James Bond, that opportunity seems unlikely. He’s always seen Luther as his version of Bond, suggesting we can expect several more Luther films in the years to come.
This new installment brings back both Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson as Alice Morgan, who hasn’t appeared since season five. Written by the show’s creator, Neil Cross, the currently untitled Luther movie (some speculate it might be called Luther: The Last Line) doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet. However, Netflix has released a brief summary of the plot, which you can find below.
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A fresh surge of violent, unpredictable killings has pulled Luther out of retirement. Now, he’s fighting to protect London while facing threats from every direction.
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