Idris Elba hints at Luther return: "The coat is still waiting"

While we've been waiting to hear news of the character's future, Elba has reiterated his intention to return to the role at some point, as part of an interview in this week's issue of Radio Times magazine.

Asked if Luther's iconic trench coat is still waiting for him, Elba said: "The coat is still waiting, yeah. Luther is my legacy project. It’s the character I’ve played the longest in my life; there are definitely still things I want him to do."

This follows previous comments made by Elba, who told Collider in July 2023: "Luther ended up being one of the top five most streamed films on Netflix, which is an incredible achievement, since it was the first film from the television show. I'm hoping to make another one."

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He continued: "I love Luther. I love that character, and I love where I can possibly take him, as a story and as a character. So, yeah, keep your fingers crossed."

If Luther does return in a sequel, there will be many fans hoping that Ruth Wilson's Alice, a serial killer, nemesis and sometimes love interest for John, also comes back, despite having seemingly died at the end of the BBC series.

In August of last year, Wilson hinted that there could be a return on the cards, saying that she "can't comment" on the matter.

She added: "Sorry. That's a very Alice answer. Wait and see as always, I'll keep the mystery forever unfolding. She's [Alice] always close, she's close to me all the time, so Alice is never far away."

Meanwhile, director Jamie Payne told RadioTimes.com ahead of the first film's release, with regards to Alice: "We never saw a body. And that is exciting. I think, as a Luther fan, it's exciting that those stories are out there to be explored, potentially."

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