The BBC has has released a sneak peek clip from the fifth series of its award-winning crime drama series Luther which sees Idris Elba’s titular detective tortured by East End gangster George Cornelius (Patrick Malahide) and his cronies in order to find the whereabouts of Cornelius’ son Alistair, much to the confusion of Luther; watch it […]
Idris Elba’s John Luther returns in first teaser for Luther series 5
BBC has released a brief teaser trailer for the fifth series of its award-winning crime drama series Luther which sees Idris Elba returning as the titular detective alongside Dermot Crowley (DSU Martin Schenk), Michael Smiley (Benny Silver), Patrick Malahide (George Cornelius) and newcomer Wunmi Mosaku as DS Catherine Halliday. No word as of yet on a premiere […]
Luther season 5 to begin filming in January
The fifth season of Luther is set to begin filming in January 2018. The much loved British crime series is known for its hard hitting drama and being the vehicle through which many were properly introduced to Idris Elba. The series has currently four seasons under its belt, debuting back in 2010. Creator and writer […]
Idris Elba and Neil Cross reuniting for Luther series 5
The BBC has given the green light to a fifth series of the acclaimed British crime drama Luther, which will reunite creator Neil Cross with Idris Elba, who portrays DCI John Luther. “Now what? It’s a question Idris and I get asked a lot,” said Cross. “What happened to John Luther after we last saw him […]
Idris Elba announces production underway on Luther specials
Idris Elba has taken to Twitter to post an image of himself from the set of Luther, announcing that production is underway on two special episodes of the acclaimed BBC One police drama… The two Luther specials were announced by creator Neil Cross back in November, and will air on the BBC later in the […]
Idris Elba returning as Luther for two specials in 2015
Just yesterday it was revealed that FOX is developing a U.S. remake of Luther, and now it has been announced that Idris Elba will be reprising the role of DCI John Luther for two specials of the U.K. version of the hit detective drama, which are set to air next year on the BBC. “Ever […]
Netflix renews BBC series including Doctor Who, Luther and more
Rumours that the BBC may have been parting ways with popular TV and film subscription service Netflix have been firmly silenced after an announcement confirming the renewal of deals for Doctor Who, Luther and a host of other BBC favourites. Fans of British TV can officially put their worries to bed now that a Netflix […]
Fox developing remake of Luther
The BBC detective drama Luther is getting a remake for the US audiences. 20th Century Fox Television is developing the show alongside the creator of the original series, Neil Cross. Star Idris Elba is on board as an executive producer for the show but is not expected to reprise his role for the US version. The […]
Idris Elba begins filming on Luther series 5, synopsis released
The BBC has announced that filming is underway on the fifth series of Luther, which sees Idris Elba returning to his iconic role as DI John Luther. “It’s good to be back in London, back in the coat,” said Elba, with creator Neil Cross adding that: “We missed John Luther. We missed some old friends. […]
