The Grand Tour Madagascar special: When are the boys back? A psychiatrist who Luther encounters when he is investigating a swathe of brutal murders. LUTHER SEASON 5: WHY IS GEORGE CORNELIUS BACK? Tech expert Benny is nicknamed Deadhead because of his laid-back nature. After a hiatus she re-enters Luther’s world in series five, and as usual gets him into a lot of sticky situations. / ... Ambulance Paramedic DOES THE TRAILER PROVE ALICE MORGAN IS BACK? Norris is well known for starring in Cold Feet. In 2015, she played traffic warden Quentina in Capital, a BBC series based on author John Lanchester's novel of the same name. [Read more: Luther series 5 episode 1 review - Wotcher!]. By Katie Archer Last updated: 3 January 2019 - 5.09pm. Hermione Norris plays the chilling Vivien and is best known for her roles in Cold Feet, Wire in the Blood, Spooks and Kingdom. Luther season 5 trailer: Does it confirm Alice Morgan is back? Having previously been rivals, the two men found a mutual understanding through their grief after she died. Here’s a look at the cast of the new series. The sinister Lakes and their unique psycho-sexual relationship was revealed in the first episode of series 5, as the pair dispensed with James Houser to cover their tracks. / ... “She comes up with a lot of different ideas and hypotheses. “I think she’s the brains, and he [Luther] is the brawn,” she joked. She also won a Bafta for her performance in BBC One’s Damilola, Our Loved Boy in 2017. We definitely get to know him a bit more this season.”. Release Dates There is good news for Luther fans as there will be FOUR episodes - the last series saw just two. Luther season 5 cast: Who is in the cast of Luther series 5? One character from the series rivals Luther himself in popularity with fans – Alice Morgan. A member of the famous McGann family, you may previously have seen him in Withnail and I, Our Mutual Friend, Empire Of The Sun, Collision or Holby City. What else has Wunmi Mosaku starred in? Find out who’s joining Idris Elba as the hit BBC1 crime drama returns in 2019. "DCI Luther brings cake", she revealed dryly, during a meeting with new starter DS Halliday. There are four episodes in the new run, each of which will air over four consecutive nights this week on BBC One. He is always prepared to put his neck on the line for Luther and help him investigate a case maverick style. The gripping drama returned to TV on New Year's Day 2019. Luther season 5 cast: Will Alice Morgan be in the new series? Despite being on the opposite sides of the tracks, Cornelius and Luther have developed a grudging respect for each other when their paths have crossed. Malahide is known for playing balloon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones. The fourth season of Luther has already aired in the UK and Australia. The fourth season of Luther has already aired in the UK and Australia. More recently she starred in Innocent and she is also known for Spooks. A surprise appearance from the presumed dead Alice Morgan shocked fans at the end, but who plays Alice and what else has she been in? A new character in the Luther universe for series 5 is the police pathologist, who has a longstanding relationship with Luther. Will Ruth Wilson’s Alice Morgan appear in Luther series five. KILLER CAST Luther Season 5 cast members – Idris Elba, Hermione Norris, Ruth Wilson, Wunmi Mosaku and more. He is the former lover of Luther’s ex-wife Zoe. Who is Alice Morgan? Can’t get to the shops? By Emma Nolan. Apart from Luther he is mainly known for his movie work. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Computer hacker Benny is invaluable, both as a friend and a colleague, to Luther. Already have an account with us? What else has Hermione Norris starred in? 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Who is Dr Vivien Lake? catherine halliday (4 episodes, 2019), stand in/hand double wunmi mosaku (4 episodes, 2019), production coordinator (3 episodes, 2013), assistant accountant / cashier (2 episodes, 2015), production coordinator (2 episodes, 2015), assistant production accountant (2 episodes, 2015), Armourer (uncredited) (8 episodes, 2010-2011), trainee floor runner (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2015). Viewers will know Patrick Malahide from some of TV’s biggest hits – he was Balon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones, and has starred in Indian Summers and The Paradise. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, BBC thriller Luther is back for a fifth series, Idris Elba returns as the lead role of John Luther, Ruth Wilson's Alice Morgan comes back from the dead, Wunmi Mosaku plays Detective Luther's new sidekick, Luther bosses reveal explosive trailer for next series with a seriously moody Idris Elba, seductive psychopath Alice Morgan who formed a twisted romance with Luther before mysteriously disappearing and believed to be dead, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He also appeared in the BBC series Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell as Childermass. She’s a really fun character to play and I get to do some action in this season. However, he’s top of his industry at tracking crime digitally and has found his love of gaming to come in useful at work. Meet the cast of Luther series five. Michael Smiley returns as hacker and tech expert on Serious and Serial, DS Benny Silver. Viewers were devastated when Alice seemed to have been killed, but as the murder took place off screen, there was always a possibility that it was a hoax. Jeremy is played by Enzo Cilenti, who you may previously have seen in Guardians of the Galaxy, The Theory of Everything or Game of Thrones, where he plays Yezzan zo Qaggaz. She is also known for her performances in Fearless, The End of the F***ing World and Kiri. The new series arrived on the BBC on New Year's Day. Luther must confront a demon from his past, as the police and Cornelius converge on his home. He’s also known for his work as a DJ and presenting TV documentaries. Who is Benny? We now know she is alive and well as she was spotted in the series 5 trailer. He’s taking on another serial killer, but the dark world he’ll have to go into means confronting many of his own past demons as he has to choose who to save. Luther's left reeling by tragic events but must race to save the others from a killer determined to complete his macabre masterpiece. Filming & Production This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. What else has Ruth Wilson starred in? In Luther she plays seductive psychopath Alice Morgan who formed a twisted romance with Luther before mysteriously disappearing and believed to be dead. Dermot Crowley returns to the role of DSU Martin Schenk for season five. When a series of seemingly indiscriminate killings become ever more audacious Luther and new recruit DS Catherine Halliday are confounded by a tangle of leads and misdirection that appears designed to protect an untouchable corruption. / ... Save £5 on this three-in-one Blower, Vacuum and Shredder from Garden Gear! Who is DCI John Luther? Luther (TV Series 2010–2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. What else has Dermot Crowley starred in? Wunmi is new to Luther as well and will play his sidekick. The actress, 36, has seen her star soar in recent years. Luther’s tough boss is back on screen, an astute, intuitive detective who is feared by both criminals and his own staff. (uncredited), Police Officer Idris has become a household name, thanks to his successful Hollywood career and handsome good looks. View our online Press Pack. He has also appeared in the films The Death of Stalin and The Foreigner. LUTHER season 5 continues tonight on BBC One with Idris Elba back as the legendary DCI John Luther. | “This series we have one case across four episodes and it gives the writer Neil Cross an opportunity to zero in on what makes Luther good.”, LUTHER SEASON 5 RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER, PLOT. The new series arrived on the BBC on New Year's Day. Idris Elba is back as the inimitable DCI John Luther for Luther season five. Who is George Cornelius? Our best wishes for a productive day. But his loyalty to his team is unwavering, and he knows that having Luther on his side gives him the best chance of winning – even if his methods are a little challenging. It continues tonight (Thursday, January 3) at 9.05pm on BBC One. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. As revenge threatens to consume him the detective must choose who to save and who can't he bear to lose? This series will see the show return to the format of earlier seasons which earned the show a huge following. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. First trailer for Luther series five shows brief glimpse of Ruth Wilson's character. Luther series five returns to BBC One on New Year’s Day at 9pm. With his friend in peril and a young woman kidnapped by the relentless serial killer, can Luther (Idris Elba) protect the innocent while preventing Cornelius’ (Patrick Malahide) violent revenge from consuming him? News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Mark was a character in the first series of Luther and he has remained intertwined with the detective since the death of Zoe Luther. She also starred as Gina Gold in The Bill, appeared in the 1990 adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches and was in the film The Foreigner in 2017 with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan. The four-part series – possibly the last ever run of the hit crime drama – is set to be as chilling and gruesome as ever. He added: “Everything that has gone on before this season is on Luther’s brow when you see him. Season 5 Luther Critics Consensus. Spaced fans will know Smiley as cult hero Tyres, but he has also had starring roles in Channel 4’s Utopia, BBC comedy Father Figure, and the films Kill List, A Field in England and The Lobster. | Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. DS Halliday is Luther’s new partner who wants to learn from him but also stick to the rules. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Speaking about the new season, Elba said: “It feels great to be back.”. The most highly anticipated return this season is that of Ruth Wilson as the notorious Alice Morgan. We chat to cast and crew to find out how it was adapted from book to TV series. All (112) Stars (18) Recurring ... Zoe Luther [ 2010 ] Paul McGann. What else has Paul McGann starred in?