Idris Elba to Return for New 'Luther' Sequel at Netflix
Idris Elba will reprise his role as detective John Luther in a new “Luther” film sequel for Netflix, according to TheWrap. He will be joined by Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley in the cast.
Creative Team
Jamie Payne, director of the original series episodes and the first film, Luther: The Fallen Sun, is set to direct the new sequel. The script is written by series creator Neil Cross.
Plot Overview
The story will focus on a fresh wave of brutal and seemingly random murders in London, prompting Luther to be secretly called back to action. The central question is how Luther will protect the city when people from all sides want him dead.
“Neil has yet again, created a wonderfully dark tale to bring us all back together,” said Payne. “It’s a true joy to be back on the streets of Lutherland with the supreme talents that are Idris Elba and Dermot Crowley. I am also thrilled to be reunited with the brilliant and dangerous Alice Morgan played by the extraordinarily talented Ruth Wilson.”
Neil Cross added, “Luther, Alice and Schenk are more than characters to me – they’re family. I never stop wondering where they are, what’s become of them … and what horrors might be stirring in the shadows of London while Luther’s not around.”
Summary
This new “Luther” sequel reunites the original cast and creative team to deliver a dark, gripping story set against the backdrop of London’s deadly new crime wave.