Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson to reunite for second Luther movie

Actors Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson will reunite in a second Luther movie, Netflix has announced.

The film will continue the story of haunted rogue Detective Chief Inspector John Luther , played by Elba, following five critically acclaimed series on the BBC and a movie released in 2023.

Actress Wilson, 43, who did not appear in the film, will reprise her role as the detective’s murderous sidekick, Alice Morgan, with Dermot Crowley returning as Detective Superintendent Martin Schenk.

The follow-up to Luther: The Fallen Sun will see Elba’s character secretly called back into service to investigate a murder spree.

The film will welcome back director Jamie Payne and screenwriter Neil Cross, who created the mystery series.

Cross said: “Luther, Alice, and Schenk are more than characte