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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 film reteamed series creator Neil Cross with director Jamie Payne, who previously directed the series' fifth season. Luther_ The Fallen Sun.mp4

The film picks up after the events of the series finale, with John Luther incarcerated for his history of vigilantism and law-breaking. While he is behind bars, a wealthy cyber-psychopath named David Robey (Andy Serkis) begins terrorizing London. Robey uses a vast network of hackers to monitor citizens through webcams and smart devices, blackmailing victims into committing horrific acts or facing public exposure. is a 2023 crime thriller film directed by

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Haunted by his failure to capture Robey before his imprisonment, Luther orchestrates a daring prison break to stop the killer by any means necessary. He eventually teams up with his former nemesis-turned-superior, Odette Raine, to track Robey to an icy, remote location for a final showdown.