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‘Luther’ Creator Neil Cross Working on Show’s Movie Version, Idris Elba Says
A movie version of crime series “Luther” is moving forward, with writer-creator Neil Cross working on the script, the show’s star Idris Elba confirmed at the launch of Season 5 in London. “We are really advancing on getting a movie version [of the show] up on the screen,” Elba said. “Neil is beavering away on […]
- EntertainmentEvening Standard
Idris Elba confirms start date for 'Luther' Season 5 as he drops teaser trailer
Idris Elba is set to reprise his role as impulsive detective Luther in a fifth season of the acclaimed crime drama. The BBC has released a first-look trailer ahead of the four new episodes, which will reportedly see DCI John Luther reunite with Alice Morgan, portrayed by Ruth Wilson. The latest teaser trailer gives little away, simply showing a roughed-up Luther slowly walking towards the camera.
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Idris Elba Teases New Season of ‘Luther': ‘It’s Good to Be Back’ (Video)
Idris Elba teased his return to “Luther” on Twitter on Wednesday with a short video from his first day back on set. A fifth season of the British crime drama was announced last June, with Elba and series creator Neil Cross both slated to return. In the four-part season, Elba’s John Luther will investigate a series of killings with new recruit D.S. Catherine Halliday.
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Obama’s Anger Translator, Luther, Is Back and Angrier Than Ever
Keegan-Michael Key dropped by "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," where he reprised his famous role as President Barack Obama's anger translator, Luther.
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Idris Elba's Luther to Return With 4-Part Season 5, Tend to 'Unfinished Business'
BBC America announced on Monday that Golden Globe winner Idris Elba will suit back up as Luther, for a four-part Season 5 penned by series creator Neil Cross. Filming will commence in early 2018. “Now what? It’s a question Idris and I get asked a lot,” Cross shared in a statement. “What happened to [DCI] John […]
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Key and Peele Bring Back Obama’s Anger Translator One Last Time
Keegan-Michael Key stopped by “The Daily Show” Thursday night for the first time since election night. The “Key & Peele” star told Trevor Noah that following the election, he and Jordan Peele got an email from one of the executive producers of their show who had written one more Obama/Luther sketch. And much to everyone’s delight, Keegan shared that final sketch right then and there.
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'Luther' Star Idris Elba Attacks Lack of Diversity in U.K. TV Industry
LONDON — “Luther” star Idris Elba has criticized the lack of diversity on British television and among those working in the U.K. TV industry. “There’s a disconnect between the real world and TV world. People in the TV world often aren’t the same as people in the real world. And there’s an even bigger gap... <a href="https://variety.com/2016/biz/global/luther-idris-elba-lack-of-diversity-uk-television-1201682682/" title="Read ‘Luther’ Star Idris Elba Attacks Lack of Diversity in U.K. TV Industry
