Luther is being remade for US television by the Fox Network, but Idris Elba is not expected to star.
According to Variety, the BBC cop thriller will be reimagined for American audiences with a put pilot commitment already being given.
This means that a significant penalty will be paid by Fox if the pilot isn't aired, increasing its chances of ultimately being picked up for a full series run.
Edris will executive produce the remake it has been revealed, but isn't expected to step back in the shoes of the lead role.
The original British series saw him play tortured cop John Luther in three series running between 2010 and 2013 on BBC One.
A film spinoff was rumoured for the UK series but Elba's voiced his desires of returning to television for a one-off special finale.
Creator Neil Cross is to write the American version for 20th Century Fox TV, Chernin Entertainment and BBC Worldwide Prods.
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