Idris Elba has revealed he still wants Luther to make it to the big screen.

The 42-year-old actor, who played Detective John Luther in the BBC One series, admitted he is hoping that a film adaptation of the show will be made.

Idris as Detective John Luther (BBC)
Idris as Detective John Luther (BBC)

“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. It’s coming,” he said.

Idris will reprise his role for a TV special, although he remained tight-lipped over which of his co-stars would also be returning.

“We’re going to do a two-hour special. But I hope we end up on the big screen! That’s what I want to do,” he added.

Meanwhile, he cannot wait to present at the Oscars.

Mark Rylance, Sean Penn, Ray Winstone and Idris Elba
Mark, Sean, Ray and Idris have a laugh (Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)

The Wire star, who next stars in The Gunman alongside Sean Penn and Javier Bardem, is set to hand out a gong at the star-studded ceremony on February 22, alongside Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey and Meryl Streep.

“I’m very chuffed. It’s a great experience to have,” he said.

“It’s nice – it’s the greatest stage and the greatest awards ceremony in the world for an actor. And hopefully one day, I’d like to be nominated so we’ll see.”