A new Luther film is in development at Netflix and will reunite Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed a new Luther film is in development. Unlike the first Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun, this project will bring back Ruth Wilson. Wilson appeared in the TV series as Alice Morgan, a psychopathic murdering research doctor who went toe-to-toe with Luther in the first season only to evolve into a co-dependent relationship. She co-starred in three of the show’s five seasons.

What do we know about the new Luther film

Written by Neil Cross, the story sees a wave of brutal, seemingly random murders hit London, with Luther secretly called back into service. But the dramatic question is, how can Luther save London when everyone on all sides seems to want him dead?

Dermot Crowley will also be in the new thriller that is being directed by Jamie Payne. Crowley is reprising his role of Schenk, a police superintendent who at first was Luther’s office antagonist but became a key ally in the police force.

Filming is planned to commence in February, so expect more news in the new year. We have no information on when the film might be available to stream — at this stage it may well be 2027. As ever, we’ll keep you posted.