01 August 2020

Bafta winner Idris Elba announces ‘Luther’ movie is ‘happening’

British actor Idris Elba has announced that a ‘Luther’ movie is on the cards.

The 47 year-old revealed the news last night as he accepted one of of BAFTA’s highest honours, the BAFTA Special Award.

He said the next step in his career is to get ‘Luther’ on the big screen. 

Elba said: "I maintain that I’d like to see it come to a film and that’s what I think we’re heading toward.

“And looking forward to making that happen. It is happening, and I’m hoping it’s going to happen soon."

The drama was first aired in 2010 and has had five seasons. 

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