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DCI John Luther has been sorely missed, but his return is more Bond blockbuster than gritty BBC series

Feature incarnation of the Idris Elba cop drama sees a ropey but savage snuff-porn plot get too much explicit attention

Elba, 50, is known for a variety of television and film roles, ranging from Stringer Bell on the American television series “The Wire” and the recent movie “Beast.”

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He has told how he is pursuing his own projects, having recently confirmed a feature-length Luther film which comes out next month and ruled himself out saying: “I’m not going to be that guy

Elba, 50, insisted that he won’t be taking on the British spy role

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond. Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming's famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel…

Idris Elba says he will stick with playing John Luther ahead of the feature film release

Actor Idris Elba says he’s going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond

Intense scenes from the trailer show Idris Elba's rogue detective DCI John Luther is back in Luther: The Fallen Sun as he manages to escape prison

Luther: The Fallen Sun will see the London detective break out of jail to catch a serial killer who is terrorising the city. Idris can’t wait to get back to playing loose cannon Luther in the film