Ruth Wilson sheds light on Luther season 5 return: 'Alice is back with a vengeance'
The actor spoke to The Independent about her long-awaited return to the BBC drama
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Your support makes all the difference.Ruth Wilson has teased her long-awaited return to BBC series Luther.
The actor, who played fan favourite Alice Morgan in the drama's first three series, was spotted with co-star Idris Elba on set earlier this year confirming her appearance.
While the context surrounding her role remains a mystery, Wilson confirmed to The Independent that Alice's return will be more than just a one-episode cameo.
“She is in it,” she said during the promotion trail for new film Dark River. “It's not what you expect. She's definitely back for a bit. [Alice is] back with a vengeance.”
Production on the new series began in January following co-creator Neil Cross' announcement that Elba had signed up to return as the grizzled detective in four brand new episodes that are expected to drop early 2019.
Interest in a continuation of John Luther's story was sparked by both Elba and Cross who expressed a desire to maybe make a big-screen version following its overseas success - something that Cross states is “absolutely” still in the pipeline.
Dark River is the latest film from acclaimed British writer-director Clio Barnard (The Arbor, The Selfish Giant).
You can watch the full interview with Wilson and co-star Mark Stanley below.
Dark River is in cinemas now.
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