Luther_ The Fallen Sun.mp4 May 2026

: The film reteamed series creator Neil Cross with director Jamie Payne, who previously directed the series' fifth season.

is a 2023 crime thriller film directed by Jamie Payne and written by Neil Cross. Serving as a direct continuation of the award-winning BBC television series Luther (2010–2019), the film sees Idris Elba reprise his iconic role as the brilliant but disgraced Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. The film transitioned the gritty, claustrophobic drama of the original series onto a "wider canvas" with a significantly larger budget, aimed at delivering a more cinematic experience for both long-time fans and new viewers. Production and Release

The between the movie and the original TV series Luther_ The Fallen Sun.mp4

: Production took place across various international locales, including London, Iceland, and Lite Studios in Brussels, Belgium. Narrative Summary

: The film explores modern anxieties surrounding digital privacy and the dark web, as Robey operates a "Red Room" where viewers pay to watch torture. : The film reteamed series creator Neil Cross

'Luther: The Fallen Sun' Review: Idris Elba Returns in a Messy Movie

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: Alongside Idris Elba, the film features Cynthia Erivo as DCI Odette Raine and Andy Serkis as the tech-savvy antagonist David Robey. Dermot Crowley also returns as Luther’s long-suffering superior, Martin Schenk.