It looks as though the long-gestating Luther movie is edging closer with The Hollywood Reporter confirming that two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo and master of mo-cap Andy Serkis will be joining Idris Elba and his giant coat. As well as the stellar casting news, which also details that Erivo is playing a detective who is […]
Idris Elba begins filming on Luther series 5, synopsis released
The BBC has announced that filming is underway on the fifth series of Luther, which sees Idris Elba returning to his iconic role as DI John Luther. “It’s good to be back in London, back in the coat,” said Elba, with creator Neil Cross adding that: “We missed John Luther. We missed some old friends. […]
First trailer for Luther creator’s new “pre-apocalyptic” crime drama Hard Sun
BBC One and Hulu have released a first trailer for Luther creator Neil Cross’ latest series, the “pre-apocalyptic crime drama” Hard Sun. Penned by cross and directed by Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones), the series stars Agyness Deyn and Jim Sturgess as Detective Inspector Elaine Renko and Detective Chief Inspector Charlie Hicks, two London police officers in […]
Neil Cross has received the John Carpenter seal of approval for his Escape from New York script
Back in 2016 it was revealed that Luther creator Neil Cross had been tapped to pen the reboot/prequel to John Carpenter’s Escape from New York, and now Cross has provided an update on the project during an interview with Deadline, revealing that his script has received the seal of approval from Carpenter himself. “Robert Rodriguez […]
Luther season 5 to begin filming in January
The fifth season of Luther is set to begin filming in January 2018. The much loved British crime series is known for its hard hitting drama and being the vehicle through which many were properly introduced to Idris Elba. The series has currently four seasons under its belt, debuting back in 2010. Creator and writer […]
Idris Elba and Neil Cross reuniting for Luther series 5
The BBC has given the green light to a fifth series of the acclaimed British crime drama Luther, which will reunite creator Neil Cross with Idris Elba, who portrays DCI John Luther. “Now what? It’s a question Idris and I get asked a lot,” said Cross. “What happened to John Luther after we last saw him […]
Luther creator penning supernatural thriller Inside
Neil Cross, creator of the BBC crime drama Luther, has signed on to pen the supernatural thriller Inside for 20th Century Fox, Variety has revealed. The site reports that Inside is described as “The Shawshank Redemption with a supernatural element” and is “set within a modern-day secure facility that’s home to mythological creatures along with […]
BBC commissions pre-apocalyptic crime drama Hard Sun from Luther creator Neil Cross
The BBC has announced that it has commissioned a new six-part series from Luther creator Neil Cross entitled Hard Sun, which is described as a “pre-apocalyptic crime drama”. “Imagine the world you see when you look out your window… except it’s been given a death sentence,” states Cross. “This isn’t science fiction. This is the […]
Luther creator Neil Cross to pen Escape from New York remake
It looks like 20th Century Fox’s remake of the John Carpenter cult classic Escape from New York has found itself a writer, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Neil Cross (Luther, Mama) has signed on to pen the script. The new version of Escape from New York is set to be executive produced by Carpenter, […]
Fox developing remake of Luther
The BBC detective drama Luther is getting a remake for the US audiences. 20th Century Fox Television is developing the show alongside the creator of the original series, Neil Cross. Star Idris Elba is on board as an executive producer for the show but is not expected to reprise his role for the US version. The […]
