Idris Elba says a Luther movie 'will happen'

Idris Elba is determined to make a \'Luther\' movie.

The London-born actor - who plays DCI John Luther in the crime-drama series - has confirmed he\'s working towards turning the TV show into a feature-length film.

Idris, 47, told Digital Spy: "I\'ve maintained that I\'d like to see it come to a film. That\'s what I think we\'re headed towards, a film. I\'m looking forward to making that happen.

"It is happening."

Rumours of a \'Luther\' movie have been swirling for years, and Idris previously suggested he could take the drama overseas if he gets the green light to make a movie.

He explained: "\'Luther\' has all the ingredients to echo those classic films of the 90s like \'Seven\' and \'Along Came A Spider\'.

"I think what we\'d like to attempt is use that as a blueprint to create it. It will be more murder, more Volvos, more frowning \'Luther\'.

"Essentially we just want to try and take it to a much bigger remit and scale and perhaps international as well."

Last month, meanwhile, a report suggested Idris has been offered £5 million to join Apple TV+.

The acclaimed actor was reportedly tempted with the eye-watering sum of money to make TV shows and films for Apple, which is desperate to fight off competition from Netflix.

A source said at the time: "Landing a heavyweight multi-talent like Idris who is not just an actor, but a producer, director and musician is a coup for Apple.

"He\'s universally liked, extremely talented, versatile, and will bring in the viewers globally. For both parties it\'s a win-win situation."