Luther: Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson Reunite for Netflix Film
Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson are set to reunite for Netflix's upcoming Luther film, with filming planned to start in 2026. The movie is penned by the series creator Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne, who also directed the previous Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Returning Cast and Characters
- Idris Elba returns as Luther.
- Dermot Crowley reprises his role as DSU Martin Schenk, Luther's ally.
- Ruth Wilson returns as Alice Morgan, the sociopath—despite her character's apparent death in the final season of the original BBC TV series.
Plot Tease from Netflix
"Luther, Alice, and Schenk are BACK. Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, and Ruth Wilson will reunite for an all-new LUTHER movie. Luther has been secretly called back into service amidst a new wave of brutal, seemingly random murders. But how can he save London when everyone on all sides seems to want him dead?"
Wilson did not appear in Luther: The Fallen Sun due to her character's supposed death, making her return in the sequel particularly notable.
Production Details
Neil Cross continues his role as screenwriter, while Jamie Payne directs. The production is expected to begin in 2026, promising a fresh continuation of the intense crime thriller saga.