Tom Ellis is still on his honeymoon, contemplating the fifth and final season of Lucifer, and looking ahead to other challenging roles, perhaps even the iconic James Bond.
Fans were elated when Netflix picked up Lucifer after Fox had dropped it after just three seasons.
And they were even more excited by the recent news the show would be receiving a fifth season.
But it will be the final season.
Something Lucifans are still coming to terms with.
On Instagram, Ellis wrote to his 3.6 million followers that it “has been an utter privilege” to play the devil.
“You will forever be precious to me and I cannot thank you enough for your passion, support and kindness for the past four and half years,” Ellis wrote.
And then he acknowledged the reality that the show is ending.
“Here’s to a rocking season five and going out on a high!!!!”
Netflix has not announced when production on the final season of Lucifer will begin, or how many episodes there will be.
Analysts believe it will be the around the same number as Season 4, 10 episodes.
Now that Ellis seems at peace with the ending of Lucifer, he’s already considering other roles.
Daniel Craig, who has elevated Bond’s moodiness to new heights, is retiring from the iconic role.
And there has already been years of debate about who should replace him.
Ellis has played the devil with charm and anger and wit for four seasons, so the transition to Bond, with all his action-packed moodiness, should be simple.
His role as the snarky and devilish Lucifer has actually just been a extra long audition for one of the premiere jobs in Hollywood.
[From Lucifer to 007 – Ellis Is Ready To Be James Bond]
Before the cast of Lucifer gets back to work, Ellis continues his interest in charitable and political causes.
Today he tweeted about The Race For The Kids:
#RBCRaceForTheKids has raised more than £5 million for @GreatOrmondSt over the last 10 years – here’s me at my first race back in 2012! This year, it’s kids go free, so get the family together and join in: https://t.co/tu9nZxLSTg pic.twitter.com/nBgxuKr4HJ
— tom ellis (@tomellis17) June 10, 2019
Ellis, and his new wife Meaghan, are also strong supporters of Planned Parenthood, and let their fans know on Twitter prior to their wedding:
Thank you to all the people that have been asking about wedding gifts or charitable donations for my upcoming nuptials with @MoppyOpps that is so kind. If you would like to make a donation to @PPFA #plannedparenthood we would be very grateful ???
— tom ellis (@tomellis17) May 22, 2019
We’ve had some people asking where they can donate or send gifts in honor of @tomellis17 and my upcoming wedding. We want to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness and ask that, if you feel like it, you donate to Planned Parenthood @PPFA – thank you! #StoptheBans
— Meaghan Oppenheimer (@MoppyOpps) May 22, 2019
Both Tom and Meaghan posted pictures today from their honeymoon location.
The year 2019 has been pretty good for everyone’s favorite devil.
Seasons 1-4 of Lucifer are now available on Netflix.
Lucifer needs a Season 5. Tom is a good choice to play James Bond. I wish he will land the role of James Bond
I am very happy that Lucifer got Season 5. Yes it is the final season but the writers can complete all of the things we have been waiting for and I know they will do an amazing job. Just imagine how happy Tom Ellis is finding out on his honeymoon. The cast seems so excited to get started.
Millions of fans love the show Lucifer, the cast, show runners and writers. They are all so dedicated and love their jobs, that makes the show that much better!
Tom Ellis would be PERFECT as James Bond!
Hmmmmmmm…..Doctor Who. Tom Ellis’ would be a magnificent Doctor Who.?
Tom would be AWESOME as bond his talent , body, looks all perfect
I have loved Daniel craig as james bond, a new seriousiness. Tom Ellis would be perfect as a follow up!!
Tom Ellis is a great choice for James Bond…I could watch him on television 24/7!!! Although he has been the best looking ? devil I have ever seen.❤️ I look forward to another season❤️.
With out adoubt He is a wonderful actor I so look forward to his up an comming roles
He deserves another iconic role. Bond films have never been at the top of my list. But Mr. Ellis could certainly change my mind.
Although I was thinking he’d make a great Marvil Super Hero.
Lucifer has been a favorite show of mine the last 4 yrs. I’m looking forward to the 5th season. I’m really hoping there will be at least 16 episodes. Thanks for producing a great show.
Love the show; will miss it, but Tom Ellis is destined for other paths which I know I will follow. Followed him from Merlin and will continue to do so. James Bond next ???