Luther to return for brand new film on Netflix

"Idris Elba will reprise his iconic role — joined by Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis — in a new feature film written by series creator Neil Cross."

It will be the first time that Elba has starred as the gritty detective since 2019, when the television show aired its fifth series on the BBC.

https://www.facebook.com/NetflixUK/posts/3907337209368307 And fans are predictably buzzing with the news, with one person commenting that it was "the best news." Many were speculating as to whether Ruth Wilson would be returning as Luther's nemesis and love interest as well. On Twitter, one person wrote: "Love this! But will Ruth be there too?? Can’t imagine Luther without Alice" Another asked: "But will there be a part for Ruth Wilson?" https://twitter.com/X_nien_vh/status/1437748795895341056 Rumours of a new series or film have swirling ever since the end of the last series in 2019. Earlier this year, the 49-year-old confirmed that a Luther film would be going into production in September, saying that he was "excited" about the project. Speaking to Variety, he said: "We go into production, fingers crossed, in September. "I'm so excited about it, it's been a long time coming.