The series "Luther": actors and roles

Today, your attention will beactors in the series "Luther". The 4th season of the project was released in 2015. It's about the British psychological detective series. The creator of the picture was made by Neil Cross. Sources of inspiration were films about Colombo and Sherlock Holmes. Non-standard approach and abilities Luther is like the second. The format of the picture assumes that the viewer knows in advance who the culprit is. In 2017 it was announced that the project was extended for the fifth season. It is planned to create 4 series. Shooting will begin in 2018.

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First, let's talk about what the series tells aboutLuther. Actors and roles will be presented further. John Luther is a senior inspector who works for the London police and is in the serial and heavy crime department. The hero has outstanding abilities in revealing complex cases. At the same time because of troubles in his personal life and because of his obsession with work himself is on the verge of good and evil and commits unlawful acts. The hero refuses to save the serial killer hanging over the abyss.

As a result of his, experiencing psychologicalcrisis, suspended for 7 months from work. At this time, the wife of the hero Zoe enters into a relationship with Mark North. In Luther, she demands a divorce. The first thing John does after rest is the death of his parents Alice Morgan, a professor of astrophysics. They were killed. Luther understands that Alice is an antisocial prodigy. She planned the perfect murder.

He stops her pursuing. She tries to spoil the hero life, and then their relationship evolves to a kind of friendship. A little later, Ian Reed, a colleague of Luther, appears as a hidden participant in the crime under investigation. Attempts of the latter to correct the situation lead involuntarily to the death of participants in the case. As a result, Ian tries to kill Luther, who learned about his crimes.

Seeking to find the enemy, Reed penetrates to Zoeand kills her inadvertently. He confronts the crime in such a way that suspicion falls on Luther. The hero begins a police raid. Hiding from persecution, he resorts to the help of Mark, Alice and a young partner named Justin Ripley. The last aiding a career.

The police eventually understands who is guilty ofcrime. Alice kills Reed. Later, the latter ends up in a prison hospital. Escapes from there with the help of Luther. As a result, Alice leaves London. Luther begins work in a new department, which was formed by Martin Schenck. Previously, he conducted an internal investigation against John. Luther is addressed by the criminal's widow Caroline Jones. Her husband took over his arms when John arrested him.

A woman asks for help from her daughter. Luther copes with the assignment, because he feels obligated. In the course of this case, the hero has to protect the girl, and also carry out illegal orders. In parallel, the hero investigates serial killings. These crimes are committed to a fan of London's history and twins who have brought real life to the rivalry in the virtual world.

Key players

Senior Inspector and Sergeant Justin Ripley are the main characters in the film "Luther". Actors Idris Elba and Warren Brown played these roles. Let's talk about them in more detail.

Idris Akuna Elba is a British television and movie actor. Most famous for the paintings:

• "28 weeks later";
• "Rock-n-Roller";
• "Bunny boys";
• "Ghost Rider 2";
• "Prometheus";
• "Pacific Rim";
• Thor.

The actor is the only child in the family. He was born in London. He studied in Canning Town, at the local school for the first time came on stage.

Warren Brown is an actor. He was born in Warrington, England. His height is 1.75 m. Genres are crime, comedy and drama. Also starred in the following films:

• "The Liar";
• "Camp X";
• "By any means";
• "In the rear";
• "Byzantium";
• "A good cop";
• "The Dark Knight".

Stephen Mackintosh appeared in the film as a seniorInspector Ian Reed. It's about the English actor. He was born in Cambridge. Malcolm Mackintosh is his father, Dorothy Parrish is the mother. Also has a sister named Linda. With television and theater connected with childhood. He made his debut in the series "Nanny". He played more than 110 roles. He became the owner of the Crystal Star award.

Wilson, Warma and McKean

Alice Morgan and Zoe Luther - the main female roles of the series "Luther". Actors Ruth Wilson and Indira Varma transferred these characters to the screen. Let's talk about them in more detail.

Ruth Wilson is an English actress. Played Jane Eyre in the series of the same name. Performed the role of Alison Bailey in the movie "Lovers". She was born in the city of Ashford. She spent her childhood in Shepperton. I studied at the Catholic school Notre Dame for girls. Educated at Esher College. In her teens she worked as a model.

Indira Varma is an English actress. Was born in the city of Bath. Mother - Swiss, father - Indian. She passed an internship at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In the movie, she made her debut role in the film "Kama Sutra: The Story of Love." The most famous for participating in the series "Live Target" and "Rome". It is shot in the project "Game of Thrones", playing the role of Ellary Sand.

Paul McCann remembered the audience as Mark North. It's about the English actor. He played the main role in the series "The Blind Rebel". He starred in the movie "Whitnale and I". He played in the full-length tape Doctor Who. It comes from the Liverpool Roman Catholic family. Parents from a young age encouraged the ability of the future actor.

Reeves, Crowley and Amuka-Bird

Two senior officers, Rose Teller and Martin Schenk, are on the Luther TV show. Actors Saskia Reeves and Dermot Crowley perfectly conveyed the characters of these characters. Let's talk more about the first.

Saskia Reeves is an English actress. Most known for the paintings:

• "Close my eyes";
• "Identity card";
• "Dune";
• The Wolf Room.

Actively played in the theater, participated in the programson the radio, reading audiobooks. Was born in London. In the same place she grew up. It comes from the family of a German and an Englishman. I studied at the Guildhall School of Theater and Music.

Nikki Amuka-Bird appears in the picture as Erin Gray.

Other heroes

Jenny and Caroline Jones are on the Luther TV series. Actors Amy-Ffion Edwards and Kirston Varying embodied these images. David Dawson played Toby Kent.
Mary Day and senior officer George Stark also appear in the plot of the series "Luther". Actors Sienna Guillory and David O'Hara were chosen for these roles.
Michael Smiley embodied the image of Benjamin Silver.

Interesting Facts

Now let's give some interesting information aboutthe Luther project. Actors and roles you already know. The producer is Cathy Swinden. The directors were Stefan Schwartz, Sam Miller and Bryan Kirk. Timing of the series - 60 minutes. The film is aired on BBC One.