Luther: Last News

Idris Elba has reiterated his intention to the return to the role of Luther, hinting a new project about the detective could be on the horizon.It’s now been over a year since Luther: The Fallen Sun was released on Netflix, and while the film was a hit with viewers, little has been said about a potential follow-up.Now, however, in a new interview with Radio Times, Elba has made it clear that he’s ready to reprise the role.Asked if Luther’s iconic trench coat is still waiting for him, Elba said: “The coat is still waiting, yeah. Luther is my legacy project.

Idris Elba has revealed that he was once held at gunpoint in the US while trying to intervene in a dispute between a couple.The British actor said that the situation became life-threatening after a gun was pulled on him when he reportedly intervened in an argument.“I nearly lost my fucking life after attempting to stop a man threatening his girlfriend outside a club,” the Luther actor told the Daily Mail in a recent interview.“A guy [was] wailing on his missus, screaming in her face, ‘I’ll fucking kill you,’ and so on. I come round and I go, ‘Look how beautiful she is.

Idris Elba has further addressed his thoughts on race and why he doesn’t call himself a “Black Actor”, telling critics it’s his “prerogative”.The actor had originally discussed racism and his thoughts on it within the scope of his career and life last month. Elba said while “racism is very real,” he said that he believed people gave it too much power and allowed it to hinder their growth and aspirations.“If we spent half the time not talking about the differences but the similarities between us, the entire planet would have a shift in the way we deal with each other,” Elba told Esquire. “As humans, we are obsessed with race.”The Suicide Squad star continued: “And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth.

John Boyega has responded to Idris Elba‘s recent comments, where the latter said he had “stopped describing [himself] as a Black actor”.During a recent chat with Esquire UK, the Luther star said people are “obsessed with race”, and that “can really hinder people’s aspirations,” adding that being described as a Black actor “put [him] in a box”.“If we spent half the time not talking about the differences but the similarities between us, the entire planet would have a shift in the way we deal with each other,” the star began.“As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth.”Elba added: “Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real.

Idris Elba has given an update on the upcoming Luther film, confirming that work has nearly finished.The new film will see the actor return to the role of the detective, which he played in the TV show between 2010 and 2019 over five series.Speaking to LADBible about where things stand with the film, Elba confirmed: “The Luther film, guess what, we have finished it and we have some finishing work to do on the movie but it’s nearly there. We’re really proud of it.”Teasing further about what to expect from the film, the star added: “The world of Luther as a television show and film is similar, but the film has [huge] scale.

Idris Elba has revealed filming on the upcoming Luther movie has begun.The actor, who will reprise his role from the hit detective series as well as produce the spin-off film, announced the news on Twitter this evening (November 10).Sharing pictures of a clipboard and himself in Luther’s coat, Elba wrote: “Oi…..

Luther film which is coming to Netflix has found two additional cast members in Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis.The pair will join Idris Elba, who is reprising his role as the titular detective in the new movie made by Netflix in association with the BBC.Series creator Neil Cross has written the script for the film, while Jamie Payne, who directed the final season, will also be directing the film. Shooting is set to begin in November.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will see Luther take on two villains – played by Erivo and Serkis.

Idris Elba has reassured fans that he’s “still feeling OK” and not showing any symptoms after testing positive for coronavirus.

"I have a respiratory issue and I have had asthma all my life. Catching corona was definitely not on my bucket list at all but even my asthma is OK.”