Idris Elba Sets Luther Movie Sequel at Netflix
John Luther is clocking back in. Netflix has set a new feature with Idris Elba (movies and tv series) returning as the haunted detective, alongside Ruth Wilson (movies and tv series) and Dermot Crowley (movies and tv series). It follows 2023's "Luther: The Fallen Sun," expanding the BBC-born crime franchise on the streamer.
This chapter pulls Luther into the shadows again as a string of brutal, seemingly random murders rattles London. The twist: he's forced to work off the books while enemies close in from every side.
Key talent and crew
- Cast: Idris Elba (John Luther), Ruth Wilson (Alice Morgan), Dermot Crowley (Martin Schenk)
- Director: Jamie Payne (movies and tv series)
- Writer: Neil Cross (series creator)
- Producers: Chernin Entertainment; Neil Cross; Idris Elba and Gina Carter for 22Summers; Tim Lewis (movies and tv series)
Production status
Filming is slated to start in February, per The Hollywood Reporter. No release date yet.
Given the schedule, expect casting adds, location intel, and first-look assets to roll out in phases. Keep project trackers updated and prep evergreen franchise context for quick turn coverage.
Why it matters for movie desks
- IP momentum: The first Netflix feature performed well enough to warrant a follow-up. Returning talent signals confidence in tone and audience demand.
- Character play: Ruth Wilson's Alice Morgan is back after sitting out "The Fallen Sun" That's the headline hook for trailers and social teases.
- Coverage timing: Watch for London unit shoots, teaser drop windows, and awards-positioning chatter once a date firms up.
Franchise context
"Luther" launched in 2010 and ran for five seasons on the BBC. "The Fallen Sun" moved the property into feature territory at Netflix in 2023. This sequel reunites the core trio: Luther, Alice, and Schenk.
What the team's saying
Director Jamie Payne says Neil Cross has cooked up another dark case to bring the band back together, highlighting the return of Ruth Wilson's "brilliant and dangerous" Alice. Cross adds that Luther, Alice, and Schenk feel like family to him-and this film answers the question of what's been stirring in London while Luther's been away.
