Luther

From the very beginning of Luther on the BBC, Alice was the through line. Played inimitably by Ruth Wilson, she was introduced in the first episode and ...

The only actor to reprise their role from the show is Dermot Crowley as DSU Martin Schenk. In a press release, he said: “Well, we’re an extended family and Ruth Wilson is an important part of it. Played inimitably by Ruth Wilson, she was introduced in the first episode and became all things to Luther: murderer, genius, psychopath, ally, lover, and more.

Out now on Netflix, Idris Elba is joined by new additions Andy Serkis, Cynthia Erivo and more in The Fallen Sun.

Li also appeared in Ken Loach’s acclaimed 2016 film I, Daniel Blake and provides the voice of Yong Bao on multiple versions of Thomas the Tank Engine. Anya is the teenage daughter of Cynthia Erivo’s DCI (see above) who gets into a perilous situation in The Fallen Sun. [Andy Serkis](https://www.denofgeek.com/andy-serkis/), whom you obviously know as the performer behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films’ Gollum, behind the titular character in Peter Jackson’s King Kong, and behind evolved chimpanzee Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He’s played by Vincent Regan, a familiar face in crime drama recently seen in The Bay, Traces, Before We Die, Snatch, and Undercover as well as historical dramas She’s played by Hattie Morahan, who memorably played Jane, the weepy neighbour of the Brockman family in BBC comedy Outnumbered, but more recently was seen as Lady Tewkesbury in Netflix’s 9 and Agathe in Disney’s 2017 Beauty and the Beast. [Harlots](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/harlots-witty-history-fiction/). She’s played by Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo, a screen and stage star with an incredible singing voice. [The Fuck-It Bucket](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/new-british-tv-series-for-2023-bbc-itv-channel-4-sky-netflix-prime-video-britbox/). DCI Odette Raine is the detective who’s been heading up Luther’s old unit during his time inside. She’s not listed among the cast this time, but there’s no saying that wily brainbox won’t find a way to return in any future Luther movie sequels. Going toe-to-toe with Idris Elba’s John will be Andy Serkis as surveillance tech billionaire David Robey, possibly the detective’s darkest foe yet.

Idris Elba's John Luther could return to Netflix after The Fallen Sun, so here's everything you need to know about Luther 2, including potential release ...

Luther became more ludicrous as the series went on, but this feels too far even by the show's standards. However, after recovering from his injuries, Luther wakes up in a government safe house where he's greeted by Schenk. "I don't think you're going back to prison," he tells Luther. "Maybe later down the line, when I’m too old, someone else will step in to play John," he noted when referring to the series as becoming James Bond-esque. who knows?," said creator Neil Cross of a potential Alice return. Assuming a sequel starts production this year, we could see it in early 2025 going by the same timeline. "It's not a competition, but I reference Bond as a template for the type of film we're going for," he explained in January 2023. [didn't come back as Alice Morgan](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43137621/netflix-luther-movie-alice-ruth-wilson/), but never say never to her return. "But my ambition for it is to have that sort of scale, that reverence. "Well, we're an extended family and Ruth Wilson is an important part of it. And to continue that." [Luther 2](https://www.digitalspy.com/luther/) has yet to be officially confirmed by [Netflix](https://www.digitalspy.com/netflix/), but [Luther: The Fallen Sun](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43036215/luther-review-netflix-fallen-sun/) feels more like a soft reboot for the series rather than a finale.

Luther is heading back to our screens for a new Netflix movie, with fans everywhere excited about the return of the disgraced detective. We know that Luther: ...

You can be a little bit bold with the storylines, and a little bit more international and a little more up the scale. Luther: The Fallen Sun will have a limited theatrical release for those wanting to see it on the big screen. Her favourite TV programmes include Inside No 9, American Horror Story, Stranger Things and Black Mirror but she is also partial to a quiz show or a bit of Say Yes to the Dress! Lucy joined the WhatToWatch.com team in 2021, where she writes series guides for must-watch programmes, reviews and the latest TV news. Currently, the streaming service offers a few different options for subscribers to choose from, which you can view below. But John Luther is always going to be John Luther." She especially loves horror, thriller and anything crime-related. But are more episodes on the way? We want to make more Luther. We’re going to make more Luther." [BBC iPlayer ](https://www.whattowatch.com/features/best-bbc-dramashttps://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/iplayer-shows-live-tv-sports-and-films-and-how-to-access-the-bbcs-streaming-service)in the UK and [Hulu ](https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guide/hulu-live-plans-pricing)in the US. However, the best way you can watch Luther: The Fallen Sun is with a Netflix subscription.

Luther: The Fallen Sun is a fitting continuation to Luther, with an action-filled ending that leaves the door open for Luther to return.

Government officials arrive to see him, and the Luther: The Fallen Sun ending concludes with Luther getting into a car with the officials as a free man. Robey and Georgette are married, and when Georgette was going to leave Robey and free herself from his crimes, he attempted to kill her in a house fire, akin to how he got rid of his victims at the start of the movie. One of the officials congratulates Luther on “a job well done,” opening a car door to beckon Luther to go with, which Luther ultimately does. Whether Luther does get a new job after the end of Even though Raine doesn’t want to work with Luther and still doesn’t like him, he is the lesser of two evils, and working with Luther gives Raine the best chance of getting Anya back alive before the Here is the ending of Luther: The Fallen Sun explained in detail. Luther: The Fallen Sun serves as a follow-up to the BBC series, [Luther](https://screenrant.com/tag/luther/), which follows DCI John Luther, who will go to any length necessary to capture a criminal. While working with Luther is in Raine’s best interests, it’s not immediately obvious why she changes her mind, as she has been vehemently opposed to Luther’s involvement in this case throughout the movie. [Luther (played by Idris Elba)](https://screenrant.com/luther-movie-idris-elba-james-bond-comparison-response/) eventually uses Robey’s plan against him to escape, and they end up fighting in the snowscape, leading to a car crash that allows for Robey’s capture. [Luther: The Fallen Sun](https://screenrant.com/tag/luther-the-fallen-sun/) is a fitting continuation to the original BBC series, and its action-packed ending is the perfect note to potentially leave the character on. The Luther: The Fallen Sun ending is jam-packed with action leading up to the capture of David Robey, the main villain of the film. As a condition of ensuring Anya’s safe return, Robey asks Raine to “deal with Luther” for him.

The film will continue the story of haunted rogue Detective Chief Inspector John Luther following five critically acclaimed series on the BBC. Speaking ahead of ...

[Idris Elba says it’s ‘stupid’ to criticise him for not calling himself a ‘Black actor’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/idris-elba-responds-to-backlash-after-saying-hes-not-a-black-actor-18380553/?ico=more_text_links) [Idris Elba looks fine in lime with wife Sabrina at the New York premiere of Luther: The Fallen Sun](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/idris-elba-looks-fine-in-lime-at-the-new-york-premiere-of-luther-18411669/?ico=more_text_links) ‘It went to Idris on a Thursday, he was in Puerto Rico, and on my Saturday morning he rang and he read the script he liked it and we had one of those once-in-a-lifetime conversations. [Luther ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/luther/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1)apart from [Idris Elba](https://metro.co.uk/tag/idris-elba/), but did you know that he came close to missing the legendary role altogether? Cross explained that before Luther first premiered in 2010, all the major networks in the UK were trying to get the Obsessed actor to feature or star in a series, but turned down all of the offers. [Luther: The Fallen Sun](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/27/idris-elba-hails-upcoming-luther-netflix-film-as-massive-achievement-17080447/) reads: ‘Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.’

"Luther" creator Neil Cross and "The Fallen Sun" director Jamie Payne discussed the future of Idris Elba's character and what the film's ending means.

"Bringing back Alice is a decision like bringing back the Daleks in Doctor Who. But the great thing is there's characters that people are still hungry to see more of." I love Luther and I've invested years from a directing point of view but it's an absolute joy to hear that passion coming back. Cross added: "I know it's not Alice in the car, she'd be driving something red and a lot more sporty. At the mention of Alice, and how viewers might have thought she'd possibly be the person in the car, Payne added: "But isn't it fantastic that you're that invested, and it's a joy to know. But yeah, we know who's in the car and we know the parameters of the world."

Luther: The Fallen Sun has arrived on Netflix and it retcons the ending of the TV show with the character of David Robey.

We thought that was exactly why Luther had ended up in prison, but it turns out that it was down to a totally different case entirely. However, it's still a retcon of the series finale that, while it doesn't make it totally pointless, does lessen Schenk's heartbreaking decision to arrest his friend. His long-suffering both DSU Martin Schenk had given Luther plenty of leeway over the years, but this was the final straw (or straws). Luther might have a death wish, but that was never going to happen, so prison was the next-best satisfying ending. While Schenk wouldn't publicly disgrace Luther, he knew he had no choice but to arrest him as he had bent the law one too many times – if not more. It's not like they could just start it by having had Luther serving his time and back working as a DCI.

This is everything you need to know about what happens at the end of Luther: The Fallen Sun on Netflix, including if Luther survives.

Robey attempts to get Raine and Luther to torture each other, however Luther manages to get inside Robey's head, reminding him of his anxieties, particularly his teeth grinding. Once Luther is dressed, the pair make their way out of the house and are greeted by a man in a suit, civil servant Tim Cranfield (Guy Williams). And will Luther return to prison? He wakes up at a stately home, confused and finds Schenk who tells him he has been taken to a government safe house. They are brought to Robey in his Red Room, which is broadcasting live over the internet. Robey begins to taunt Luther in jail by sending him a radio with a recording of Callum's cries. He also shouts at the viewers watching at home, telling them they are being traced by the police, and very quickly the Red Room begins losing viewers. Luther goes to visit Callum's mum Corinne (Hattie Morahan) who reveals she has met someone new called 'Tommy' who said he lost his wife in terrible circumstances. Luther chases Robey through the London underground, but Robey evades capture. It's revealed he has a massive operation working underneath him, with his team using video surveillance footage in order to recruit more victims. Luther ends up in jail, unable to do anything to help find Callum. The film brings back some of our favourite characters such as DSU Martin Schenk (Dermot Crowley) and introduces us to some new ones including Cynthia Erivo as DCI Odette Raine.

For anyone holding on to some latent hope that Idris Elba will be the next James Bond, I have some bad news: ” Luther: The Fallen Sun ” puts (another) nail in ...

As if going by some bad guy checkbook, this “Saw”-like game show also takes place in a hidden lair in the snowy north. This is a guy who is so devoted to his former job that he’ll risk death to break out of prison and get right back to work trying to solve the case, knowing well that he’s also being hunted by his replacement, DCI Odette Raine (Cynthia Erivo, not to be trifled with). This resistance starts to get a tad redundant and futile, especially since it’s quite obvious that eventually they’ll figure out a way to collaborate and perhaps could have saved some lives had they done so earlier. His imprisonment and the missing teen are related — the work of a wealthy villain David Robey (Andy Serkis) who film introduces to the audience as such in the first few moments. Serkis’ character is a kind of gentleman psychopath, with his blown out James Spader in “Pretty in Pink” coif and maniacal smile. For anyone holding on to some latent hope that Idris Elba will be the next James Bond, I have some bad news: ” Luther: The Fallen Sun ” puts (another) nail in that very firmly sealed coffin.

Idris Elba returns as John Luther in new Netflix spin-off film Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Over the years, Luther star Idris Elba has proven how dedicated he is to the character of John Luther. He played opposite James Bond star Naomie Harris in the film, fuelling rumours that Idris would be taking over from Daniel Craig as 007. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter [here](https://data.reachplc.com/230183640178353). The character was last on our screens in 2019 and ever since, a film version has been in development. Over the years, Idris has continually denied the rumours. He played the hugely popular character Stringer Bell. They became engaged on February 10 2018, during a screening of his film Yardie at an East London cinema. But who exactly is the actor? Luther has been arrested following the death of his partner (and sometimes lover) Alice Morgan, who was played by Ruth Wilson. I wake up in the morning and I am aching and s***. I am really just thankful to make it." Idris Elba returns as John Luther, the brilliant but disgraced former Detective Chief Inspector.

"Luther" creator Neil Cross and "Fallen Sun" director Jamie Payne spoke to Newsweek about Alice Morgan's future in the franchise after she was left for ...

Alice is a very real person to me and I wouldn't want to live in a world without her." And isn't that the best? "It's great that people are calling to their favorite characters. He also teased that she could potentially return in the future. Luther: The Fallen Sun finds Elba's former detective in prison after the events of Season 5, but he escapes in order to stop a sadistic serial killer named David Robey (Andy Serkis). However the ambiguity of the scene meant fans hoped it wouldn't really be the end of the character.

Is Alice in the Netflix Luther movie? Find out if Ruth Wilson is in Luther: The Fallen Sun.

So even though you won’t see Alice in Luther: The Fallen Sun, it’s possible that John Luther and Alice Morgan may, someday, meet again. The only familiar face in the movie, other than Luther himself, is Martin Schenk, the former boss and friend of Luther played by Dermot Crowley. When asked if Ruth Wilson might someday appear in the Luther universe again, Cross said. After all, Alice has already returned from the dead once, when she was proclaimed dead in Season 4, only to show up, alive and well, in the Season 5 premiere. [Luther: The Fallen Sun](https://decider.com/movie/luther-the-fallen-sun/), which began streaming on Netflix today, is a continuation of the award-winning BBC crime drama that ran for five seasons, from 2010 to 2019. [Luther ](https://decider.com/show/luther/)is back.

Idris Elba reprises his British TV cop role in Netflix's "Luther: The Fallen Sun," which the actor hopes is the start of a new film franchise.

“She's put in a situation where she has to do something questionable, she then realizes it's not so cut and dry,” Erivo says. Director Jamie Payne says “it's a naughty wink” but also “a character moment.” But his “ultimate ambition” is using Bond as a model for a globe-trotting movie series where Luther might, for example, have to solve a murder in New York City or deal with a political situation in Kenya. “It took 30 seconds to write and five days to agonize about whether or not to keep it,” Cross says. “He might be a good person, and she may have been wrong.” “She starts off looking like she might be the hero, but actually she's a bit of both. “I wanted to have a shower afterward,” he says with a laugh. But the hallmark of Luther’s rogues gallery – including fan-favorite archenemy Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) from the TV show – is that “all of the villains are real,” Serkis adds. That comes to bear in the new movie as Luther is locked up for his transgressions but has to find a way out to solve an old case and face a cyber-psychopath (Andy Serkis). But it was perversely liberating because it allowed us to unshackle the character from the limitations of the genre from which he emerged.” “He is a deeply isolated, lonely individual who can only connect with humanity through observing their very simplest movements, as they walk to their kitchen to make themselves a cup of tea or something as shaming as watching pornography. The film takes Luther to his "lowest possible point,” says writer and series creator Neil Cross.

Luther: The Fallen Sun expands the franchise's timeline further, raising questions as to where exactly it fits into the overall series.

In Luther: The Fallen Sun, Luther's future is unclear, and he could just as easily die as he could get his perfect ending. However, certain aspects of the plot are enhanced by understanding whether Luther: The Fallen Sun is a prequel or sequel from the outset of the movie. Having run for five seasons, Luther built up a lot of preexisting lore into the timeline for Luther: The Fallen Sun to contend with and potentially incorporate into its plot.

Ruth Wilson's Alice may not return in Luther: The Fallen Sun, but creator Neil Cross has teased "we never saw a body" so she could be back in the future.

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to [The Radio Times Podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month](https://www.netflix.com/gb/). "And I think that does apply to Alice, who is such an incredible story companion, in so many ways, to the Luther series. And it's not to say that we might not meet them at some point in the future." Cross then added teasingly: "Like Ruth said, we never saw a body," to which Payne concurred: "We never saw a body. [RadioTimes.com](https://www.radiotimes.com/) caught up exclusively with the film's writer Neil Cross and director Jamie Payne to ask whether there was ever an intention to include other characters from the Luther series, such as Paul McGann's Mark North. [Film](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/) and [Drama](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/) coverage, or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) to find out what's on. And I think it's very tempting for any filmmaker, any writer to do. Just say, 'Let's see Mark crossing the street.' But I think it's essentially meretricious and it doesn't respect the engagement of the returning audience with the universe. And that is exciting. Alice does not show up in Luther: The Fallen Sun, not helping to assuage fans of this fear. Cross said: "I think fan-service is a sugar high.

Netflix's Luther: The Fallen Sun unfolds with the fateful detective in prison, leaving many curious as to why.

In The Fallen Sun, the detective attempts to hunt down a At the end of season 5 of the Netflix series, Luther is arrested by Martin Schenk (Dermot Crowley). During the fifth season, the detective is set up for multiple crimes which he did not commit. Unfortunately for Luther, the film kicks off as the detective is at a real low point. Luther: The Fallen Sun unfolds with the fateful detective in prison, leaving many curious as to why. Reprising his role as the titular detective, [Idris Elba](/en-gb/topic/idris-elba/) returns as John Luther in a brand new crime-filled drama flick.

Luther: The Fallen Sun turns the BBC crime series into a loopy horror show, with Andy Serkis as a billionaire baddie using the internet like a Black Mirror ...

Fallen Sun is a condensed, balls-to-the-wall reinvention of the Luther viewers know and love, with the sadism and showmanship turned up to 11, and some classic internet nightmare-fuel thrown in for good measure. It imagines a police vigilante who fights the worst parts of the institution he represents in order to catch killers and protect the vulnerable. The Fallen Sun takes that dynamic to the next level, making its villain not only a sadistic killer, but an untouchable billionaire with an army and a secret Bond-movie-style Norwegian underground lair. And it’s a playground for a delightfully demented performance from Serkis, who chews scenery just as consistently as his character inventively kills innocent people just to toy with Luther. Thanks to the long-form nature of the original TV series, there’s time for him to make connections and friendships, alliances and enemies. Filmmakers have drooled over the lurid possibilities of the Red Room myth for decades now, making The Fallen Sun feel like a throwback to ’00s horror like My Little Eye, FeardotCom, Cry_Wolf, and Untraceable. Returning to the role that won him a Golden Globe and four Emmy nominations, Idris Elba is still a force to be reckoned with as the titular cop. But his grimy underground torture rooms filled with camcorders, designed to please creepy online men around the world, feel like a remnant of internet fearmongering long since past. Directed by Jamie Payne and written by series creator Neil Cross, The Fallen Sun begins with a perfect example of the sort of nightmare-inducing setup that made Luther such a hit. Luther is a policeman who’s so violent, the only way to justify his vigilante actions is to put him up against the most heinous and outlandish crimes imaginable. With his gruffly charming London accent and near-constant fury, Elba is still infinitely watchable as the explosive, justice-hungry cop. It’s a choice that works on multiple levels: We’re left to think the worst, or in more tragic circumstances, decide the victim’s shame was misplaced, making it even easier to exploit.

Here's your guide to the full cast and characters in Luther: The Fallen Sun, the big-budget movie debut of Idris Elba's detective on Netflix.

“Very very real, and around the corner, under the bed – it’s in our lives. Find out how to watch the movie here, and check out our review And I found the opening was absolutely breathtaking and it just didn’t stop bringing shocks and thrills all the way through. The power of the internet and someone like David Robey, the character that I play, manipulates people using that.” So that’s where we start the story and he’s contemplating what he’s going to do with his life. “She came to motherhood early and she is both fierce and vulnerable, but hates showing her vulnerability. Crowley said: “When I first heard that we were going to make a movie, I was utterly thrilled. My heart started beating and the genius of Neil Cross is that he takes you on a ride from page one. So I jumped at the chance,” Erivo said. She has this wonderful story arc, an emotional life that I hadn’t met in a woman before. He was last seen being arrested in Season 5. He’s done so much to bend the law in order to catch the bad guys that he’s ended up in jail.