Luther star Idris Elba has revealed that he wants to take the popular TV detective series to the big screen.
The 40-year-old Wire actor has played Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in the crime drama for two seasons, with a third on its way this summer.
Speaking to the Sunday Express newspaper, Elba admitted that he would love the successful series to take a step further by making a movie.
He said: "It's a goal for Neil (show creator/writer Neil Cross) and me for sure. We've talked about it (making a film), but we haven't got into any deal stage with it.
"I think what we've done with Luther in the way that the audience digests the show, first six episodes, then four eps (sic) in this (third) series, I hope that is gearing up the fans for maybe a film, or TV special, because we broke the mould in the first place."
Elba further explained that he hopes the show's popularity in the US make his dream a reality, adding: "The show is huge in America. The response I get is, 'Oh my God, man. Oh my God!'"
