Fans of Luther have been waiting for a reunion like this since the crime drama’s television finale aired in July.
Detective Chief Inspector John Luther and his deadly adversary Alice Morgan appeared to reunite on the red carpet, as Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson shared a warm embrace in real life.
The former co-stars met at the 2013 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at Claridge’s Hotel in London on Tuesday, where Elba was honoured with the Man of the Year award.
Red-carpet reunion: Ruth Wilson greeted her former Luther co-star Idris Elba with a kiss at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London
Happy to meet again: Ruth Wilson smiled beside Idris Elba as he proudly displayed his Man of the Year award
A memorable moment for Luther fans: Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson appeared together publicly for the first time since the series ended in July
Wilson made a dramatic entrance in a vibrant Peter Pilotto gown, showcasing the London label’s signature global-inspired patterns and sculpted shapes influenced by science and the natural world.
The dress’s vivid orange sections complemented her red hair and ensured she stood apart from the evening’s more conventional red-carpet looks.
She kept the rest of her styling understated, choosing minimal jewellery, natural-looking make-up and classic black peep-toe shoes so the statement gown remained the focus.
Fashion statement: Ruth Wilson wore a striking Peter Pilotto dress featuring a sheer panel, expressive prints and sculptural details inspired by science and nature
Bold choice: Bright orange panels brought out Ruth Wilson’s red hair and gave her a distinctive edge on the red carpet
Style success: Ruth Wilson confidently carried off her daring designer look
Elba offered a sharp contrast to Wilson’s colourful ensemble, dressing in an all-black outfit made up of a buttoned long-sleeved top, tailored trousers and sockless loafers.
As he arrived, the 41-year-old actor added a polished finishing touch with a three-quarter-length, double-breasted sky-blue wool coat featuring a soft velvet collar.
Elba appeared delighted to represent the men at the female-focused ceremony after being named Harper’s Bazaar’s Man of the Year.
Honoured guest: Idris Elba looked pleased to represent the male nominees after receiving the Man of the Year award at the women-focused event
Sharp appearance: Idris Elba completed his look with a sky-blue double-breasted coat and loafers worn without socks
From Luther to loafers: Idris Elba arrived in a blue coat and sockless loafers among the celebrity guests at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at Claridge’s Hotel
Star pairing: Idris Elba posed with American actress Gillian Anderson on the red carpet before the ceremony
Luther viewers also had reason to celebrate: after the BBC crime drama concluded in July, it was confirmed that the popular series would be adapted for the big screen.
Big Screen: Luther is set to be made into a prequel movie starring Idris Elba
Writer Neil Cross has revealed that most of the cast will be back for the anticipated film, including leading man Idris Elba and Warren Brown as the detective’s sidekick Justin Ripley.
Viewers saw Ripley shot dead in the TV finale in July but Cross has revealed he was so keen to include the character in the film that he’s penned a prequel script.
Cross has revealed that it didn’t feel right doing a movie without Brown’s character, so it made sense to go back to the beginning for the film.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Cross revealed: ‘I’ve written the script and we hope to get the film made next year.
‘Idris is a brilliant leading man and we’ve hoped to turn Luther into a movie for a long time.’
Whilst Luther lovers will no doubt be thrilled by the resurgence of Ripley and other characters including Luther’s wife Zoe (Indira Varma) and colleague Ian Reed (Steve Mackintosh), the prequel leaves no room for the popular character of Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) to make an appearance.
However, Ruth could reprise her role as murderous Alice though, with rumours of a spin off series.
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Winny an award: Naomie Harris appeared at Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards in a bra-revealing Gucci gown after picking up the coveted award for British Actress of the Year
Strapping gal: Bond girl Naomie Harris plays Winnie Mandela in the hotly anticipated biopic Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom
Happy with her win: Naomie looked stunning in a Gucci gown and much younger than her 37 years
Meanwhile, Idris is set to star in hugely-anticipated Nelson Mandela movie Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom alongisde Naomie Harris who was also in attendance at the Harpers Bazaar event.
Naomie, 37, appeared at Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards in a bra-revealing Gucci gown after picking up the coveted award for British Actress of the Year.
British actor Idris plays the extraordinary South African leader and campaigner and he is heard reading from Mandela’s autobiography A Long Walk To Freedom – in a convincing accent.
The long walk: Idris Elba and Naomie Harris star as Nelson and Winnie in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom out in January 2014
The Luther star’s first words are ‘I have walked the long walk to freedom. It has been a long walk and it is not over yet’.
Bond girl Naomie Harris plays Winnie Mandela in the biopic, and she has her own new poster for the film, which has the tagline ‘the leader you knew, the woman you didn’t’.
The movie, released in the UK in January 2014, tells the extraordinary story of Mandela’s life, from his childhood in a rural village to being imprisoned on Robben Island and then becoming the first democratically elected president of South Africa in 1994.
Freedom: Idris plays the extraordinary South African leader and campaigner and he is heard reading from Mandela¿s autobiography A Long Walk To Freedom ¿ in a convincing accent
Idris, Ruth and Naomie were joined on the red carpet by the great and good of the fashion and showbiz worlds, including Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth and his wife Livia, who picked up the Green Award and Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham.
Rita Ora certainly commanded attention as she hit the red carpet, showing off newly-dyed platinum locks that were so bright they were almost white.
On the cusp: Naomi is best known for her turn as a Bong Girl in Skyfall, but is set for super stardom thanks to her impressive portrayal of Winnie Mandela