Idris Elba is joined by Cynthia Erivo as they film dramatic police scene for upcoming Luther movie 

Idris Elba was joined by Cynthia Erivo as they filmed the highly-anticipated Luther film in London‘s Piccadilly Circus on Sunday.

The production shut down the busy junction for filming as they shot a dramatic police scene.

The actor, 49, who first began work on the movie adaptation in November, was spotted getting back into character as the brooding detective John Luther to face another terrifying threat.

The whole area was eventually closed to traffic and public during the evening shoot, while actors dressed as armed police officers could be seen on the streets.

Idris wrapped up in a dark grey coat which he paired with a light blue shirt and a pair of navy trousers.

The film star looked in good spirits for the shoot and was seen chatting to crew members between takes.

Cynthia, 35, whose role in the flick has yet to be confirmed, wore a navy coat along with a red turtle neck top.

The star also sported a pair of dark trousers and added height to her frame with black boots.

Luther’s fifth series aired on BBC One in January 2019, and ended with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, as the titular detective was arrested after he let serial killer Alice Morgan plunged to her death.

The actor has won a Golden Globe and was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his performance.

Cynthia is best known for her roles in the critically-acclaimed biopic Harriet and the thriller Widows.

Little is known about Cynthia’s role in the upcoming film, but it is thought she’ll play a new villain, following the death of murderous Alice in series five.

Alice (played by Ruth Wilson) had been one of Luther’s main adversaries throughout the series’ run, ruthlessly murdering her parents, before eventually helping him to clear his name when he was accused of killing DS Ripley.

While it was previously thought that the sinister criminal died in Belgium during series four, but in reality she’d been in regular communication with Luther via. burner phones.

Back in November, Idris confirmed that filming for the long-awaited Luther movie had finally commenced.

Taking to Instagram earlier this month, Idris shared a photo of a clapperboard that was stamped with the date October 27 and read: ‘take one’.

He also uploaded a photo of himself wearing DCI John Luther’s red tie and tweed overcoat, tagging his location as ‘on set’ and writing: ‘Oi… I’m back!’

The actor, who has won multiple awards for his portrayal of the troubled cop who always gets his killer, was quickly inundated with comments from fans expressing their excitement over the announcement.

Luther follows on from the hit BBC series and stars Idris in the titular role.

Speaking in May, Idris confirmed he is ‘so excited’ to dive into the new project and he expects ‘bolder’ storylines which will span across the globe.

He said to Variety: ‘We go into production, fingers crossed, in September. I’m so excited about it, it’s been a long time coming. We’re very, very close to pulling the green light on production.’

Idris has been keen to take the BBC show to the silver screen for some time as he discussed the spin-off movie in an interview last year.

Speaking to reporters at the BAFTA TV Awards in July, he said: ‘I’ve maintained that I’d like to see [Luther] come to a film. That’s what I think we’re headed towards, is a film. I’m looking forward to making that happen… It is happening!

‘With film, the sky is the limit. You can be a little bit more bold with the storylines, and a little bit more international, and a little more up the scale. But John Luther is always going to be John Luther.’

In another interview last year, Idris confirmed once more that a Luther film is ‘definitely coming’, while admitting his mum still believes he will take on the role of James Bond.

The actor has been repeatedly linked with the coveted role following Daniel Craig’s confirmation that he will not return following the delayed release of No Time To Die – his sixth film as Bond.

But while Idris has previously admitted his chances of becoming the next 007 are remote, his mum Eve remains quietly optimistic.

He said on Capital XTRA: ‘The Luther film is definitely coming, I’m very excited. For the fans that have watched five seasons of Luther, I owe it to them to take it to the next level, and that’s where the film comes in.

‘I know the rumours about Bond have always chased me. Listen, my poor mum is like, ”one day you’re going to get it!” I was like, ”mum, I’m good, I’ve got Luther”. I’m definitely doing that.’