Idris Elba has revealed that filming has begun on the Luther mini-series.

The Golden Globe-winning actor, who reprises his role as Detective John Luther for two new episodes of the BBC One crime drama, announced the start of the shoot on Twitter.

Luther ran for three series after its launch in May 2010, with the last season ending in July 2013. The new two-hour special is expected to air later this year.

Idris, who next stars in Pierre Morel’s action-thriller The Gunman alongside Sean Penn, has remained tight-lipped over which of his co-stars, including Ruth Wilson (Alice Morgan), would be returning for the new episodes.

Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson
Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson (Jon Furniss/Invision/Press Association Images)

He also expressed his desire to get the show on the big screen.

“There isn’t a Luther film at the minute. We are going to go back to do more Luther, but we’re not quite ready for a Luther film. But I hope we end up on the big screen! That’s what I want to do,” he said.

(BBC)
(BBC)

Fans rejoiced after hearing the news about Luther.