Luther (2010)
Modern-day Sherlock Holmes John Luther, played by Idris Elba, uses his brilliant detective skills to solve murder cases with the unlikely help of murderer Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson). The BBC crime thriller aired for five seasons and continued with the 2023 feature film Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Luther
- Cast
- Idris Elba , Ruth Wilson , Steven Mackintosh , Indira Varma , Paul McGann , Saskia Reeves , Warren Brown , Dermot Crowley , Nikki Amuka-Bird , Aimee-Ffion Edwards
- Release Date
- May 4, 2010
- Seasons
- 5
- Writers
- Neil Cross
- Showrunner
- Neil Cross
- Story By
- Neil Cross
Summary
Modern-day Sherlock Holmes John Luther, played by Idris Elba, uses his brilliant detective skills to solve murder cases with the unlikely help of murderer Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson). The BBC crime thriller aired for five seasons and continued with the 2023 feature film Luther: The Fallen Sun.
latest
Idris Elba’s 2023 Thriller Was Stealthily One Of Netflix’s Biggest Hits, New Data Reveals
Netflix's Engagement Report reveals that their recent crime drama movie starring Idris Elba quietly surpassed the competition in early 2023.
"Life-Changer For Me": Idris Elba Reveals How Passing On Lost Led To Career Breakthrough Role
Idris Elba reveals how passing on the groundbreaking and hit show Lost eventually led to his life-changing breakthrough role in Luther.
Tales From The Luther: The Fallen Sun Red Carpet
Screen Rant hit the red carpet for Luther: The Fallen Sun, the big-budget Netflix continuation of the beloved British television series.
Luther's Movie Ending Prevents Idris Elba's Bond Casting For The Best Reason
The ending of Idris Elba's Luther: The Fallen Sun teases that the actor will not play the next James Bond, due to similarities between the characters.
Idris Elba Shows The Best Way Cumberbatch's Sherlock Can Continue
Idris Elba shows how it's still possible for BBC's Sherlock to continue with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the lead roles.
That Creepy Face In Luther: The Fallen Sun Explained
The trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun featured a man in a mask with a creepy face, inspiring theories as to the meaning of the distinct disguise.
Luther: The Fallen Sun Trailer - Idris Elba Hunts Pure Evil Andy Serkis In Netflix Movie
Netflix releases the trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun, which reveals Idris Elba's detective Luther escaping from prison for an all-important job.
Luther Movie Teaser Reveals Netflix & Theatrical Release Dates
A new Luther: The Fallen Sun teaser reveals the Netflix and theatrical release dates for the movie continuation of the Idris Elba crime series.
Why Luther Movie Star Andy Serkis Almost Turned Down His Villain Role
Andy Serkis, who plays the villain in Luther: The Fallen Sun, reveals why he almost turned down the role in the upcoming Idris Elba film.
New Luther Movie Images Reveal Andy Serkis As Millionaire Serial Killer
A new Luther: The Fallen Sun movie image reveals Andy Serkis as a millionaire serial killer that Idris Elba's titular detective will face off against.
Idris Elba’s Detective Leaves London In Luther Movie First-Look Images
Two first-look images emerge from Netflix's upcoming film Luther, which sees Idris Elba reprising the title role from the iconic BBC detective series.
Luther's Original Name & Design Expose Umbrella Academy's Hidden Theme
Luther Hargreeves is many things in the Umbrella Academy. In fact his original concept names from creator Gerard Way indicate early series themes.
Luther: Idris Elba Reveals If Fans Need to Watch Show Before Movie
Luther star Idris Elba talks about the upcoming film and whether it's necessary for newcomers to watch the series to fully appreciate it.
Idris Elba Confirms Luther Movie Has Wrapped Filming
Idris Elba, who stars as the detective John Luther, confirms that Netflix's Luther movie continuing the hit BBC series has finished production.
The 10 Most Anticipated Netflix Original Movies Of 2022, According To IMDB
Netflix consistently has great new movies from Oscar contenders to action blockbusters. These are the most anticipated original releases for 2022.
Every Upcoming Idris Elba Movie
Idris Elba has a couple of projects lined up for the near future, including Sonic movies, thrillers, and westerns. Here's every one of them.
10 Best Quotes From Idris Elba Characters
Idris Elba has racked up several impressive roles, and his talent shines through them all, especially in line delivery.
Luther Movie Filming Start Confirmed With Idris Elba Images
Idris Elba, star of the crime drama series Luther, confirms that the filming of the Luther movie has begun with an image of himself in costume.
Luther Movie Casts Andy Serkis & Cynthia Erivo
The highly anticipated Luther movie adds Andy Serkis and Cynthia Erivo to its cast, who will star alongside Idris Elba's brooding detective.
Luther Movie News & Updates: Everything We Know
After five seasons on TV, Idris Elba's unruly detective is getting a feature-length film on Netflix. Here's what we know about the Luther movie.