Robert Downey Jr. Promises Loads of Action in ‘Sherlock Holmes’
ET was in London to speak to the stars of the highly anticipated blockbuster ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ starring Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams.
The Guy Ritchie-directed film, due to begin shooting this month, will feature Downey Jr. as famed detective Sherlock Holmes in a mystery that promises a fresh take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character.
The movie will present Holmes as more adventurous and less formal than previous screen incarnations and Downey Jr. says he is excite
‘Sherlock Holmes’ Starting Production
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson’s love interest, Mary.
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‘Sherlock Holmes’ Starting Production
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson’s love interest, Mary.
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Robert Downey Jr. wants to be the best Sherlock Holmes….ever.
“In case you aren’t aware I had a hell of a summer, and it’s made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have (been) in the past. Clearly I’m going to do it better than it’s ever been done.”
Director Guy Ritchie said Sherlock Holmes will be his biggest movie “by a long shot” in terms of budget.
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Robert Downey Jr. Promises Loads of Action in 'Sherlock Holmes'
The Guy Ritchie-directed film, due to begin shooting this month, will feature Downey Jr. as famed detective Sherlock Holmes in a mystery that promises a fresh take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character.
The movie will present Holmes as more adventurous and less formal than previous screen incarnations and Downey Jr. says he is excited to take on the new action-packed challenge, saying it promises to be "big and fun."
He also reveals he'll have a lot of intense fight scenes in the
Robert Downey Jr. Says He Is Going To Play "Sherlock Holmes" Better Than It's Ever Been Done Before
Robert Downey Jr. says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before."
Robert Downey Jr. Says He Is Going To Play "Sherlock Holmes" Better Than It's Ever Been Done Before
Robert Downey Jr. says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before."
The 43-year-old actor - who will portray the fictional British detective in Guy Ritchie's new movie "Sherlock Holmes" - is not worried about following in the footsteps of stars including Charlton Heston, Edward Woodward and Rupert Everett because he intends to bring something new to the role.
He said: "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more viable to play a lead role than I mi
Robert, Rachel, and Guy Are Ready to Take the Case
Future co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams were joined by Guy Ritchie yesterday for a press conference in London for Sherlock Holmes. We're so excited to see so much talent joining forces for the project, and it sounds like Robert Downey Jr. is feeling equally confident about the film, saying, "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have (been) in the past. Clearly I'm going to do it better than it's ever been done. T
'I'll be the best Sherlock Holmes ever'
Robert Downey Jr.says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before".
Robert Downey Jr Says He’ll Be The Best Sherlock Holmes
Downey Jr. says he is not worried about following in the footsteps of stars like Charlton Heston, Edward Woodward and Rupert Everett because he intends to bring something new to the role and play it ‘better than it’s ever been done before’.
”In case you aren’t aware I had a hell of a summer, and it’s made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have been in the past. And clearly I’m going to do it better than it’s ever been done before. Th
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Robert Downey Jr. Masturbation Confession
The actor, who dated Sex And The City’s Sarah Jessica Parker for seven years, admits that during one period of his life he spent several hours a day choking his chicken.
“I was a compulsive, serial masturbator,” he says. “But it was the best thing I could have been.”
“I utilized that organ and rode it for everything it was worth.”
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Robert Downey Jr: I was a compulsive masturbator
Robert Downey Jr. I was a compulsive masturbator
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Tropic Thunder star Robert Downey Jr.admits he was once obsessed with his penis.
The actor, who dated Sarah Jessica Parker for seven years, is now married to movie producer Susan Levin.
‘I was a compulsive, serial masturbator,’ he says. ‘But it was the best thing I could have been.
‘I utilised that organ and rode it for everything it was worth.’
Robert, 43, says he has now outgrown the ha
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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Cast Confirmed, But More Surprises Likely
Guy Ritchie held a press conference in London yesterday, confirming all the casting bits we have heard over the last few weeks, and cementing just how sexy and action-packed his take on Sherlock Holmes is going to be. Joining Robert Downey Jr. as the title character will be Jude Law as the able sidekick Dr. Watson — a suave and posh alternative to the doddery Watsons that we normally see onscreen.
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'Sherlock Holmes': Elementary, My Dear Jude Law
One of the worst kept casting secrets of the movie biz has been confirmed. Asslete Jude Law has officially signed on to play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's take on the story.
Law will also star alongside Rachel McAdams as Holmes' female arch-nemesis Irene Adler, Kelly Reilly as Jude's love interest, and Mark Strong as someone obviously snuff-snorting and foppish or into duels named Lord Blackwood.
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Law to star in Ritchie’s Sherlock
Jude Law will be Dr Watson to Robert Downey Jr.#8217;s Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s reworking of the super sleuth, the director has announced.
Ritchie, whose last film RocknRolla topped the UK box office, announced the casting at a London press conference.
Other stars confirmed include Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, Mark Strong as villain Blackwood, and Kelly Reilly as Watson’s love interest Mary.
Due out in October 2009, it will rival a Holmes comedy with Sacha Baron Cohen.
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Exclusive: Jude Law IS Dr. Watson
This news is so hot off the press that our fingers are burning. As these very words are being typed, a London press conference for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes is confirming that Jude Law has been cast as Dr Watson, Kelly Reilly as his love interest Mary, and Mark Strong as villain Blackwood.
Rather more handsome and a hell of a lot younger than the middle-aged, moustachioed Watson of legend, Law’s casting alongside Robert Downey Jr.(as Sherlock Holmes) confirms that Ritchie’s version will be a sex
