Robert Downey Jr. to play Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. is to play super sleuth Sherlock Holmes in an upcoming blockbuster that studio Warner Bros. hopes will become a lucrative new franchise. The 43-year-old said one reason he was chosen for the role may have been his involvement in action movie "Iron Man," which earned over $570 million (322 million pounds) in global ticket sales this year, and he promised his Holmes would be the best screen portrayal ever. "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more vi

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 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. 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. Image via WENN Related Post Guy Ritchie knows why “Swept Away” got swept away.

Robert Downey Jr on Sherlock Holmes
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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

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 excited to

Robert Downey Jr. vows to be best Sherlock ever
Robert Downey Jr. posed with Rachel McAdams today in London at a press conference to talk about Sherlock Holmes, which is about to begin filming. "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," Downey Jr. said. When asked what he could bring to a character portrayed countless times on film and television, he joked: "Clearly I'm going to do it better than it's ever been done." Director Gu

Robert Downey Jr. Dishes on Sherlock Holmes Movie
With Tropic Thunder still making money in theaters, and Iron Man released this week on DVD, life is great for Robert Downey Jr.This actor, who plays the title character in the upcoming feature film Sherlock Holmes, talked to reporters yesterday at the film’s pre-production press conference at Freemasons Hall on Wednesday in London. He sounds excited about the project.“I think me and [director Guy Ritchie] are well-suited to working together,” Downey Jr. said. “The more I look into th

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

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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

Tony Stark Revolutionizes Home Entertainment, One Dell At A Time [Robert Downey Jr Is The New John Hodgman]
It's time for prepare yourself for a rash of "Hello, I'm a PC, I'm a Mac, and I'm Iron Man" parodies, as Marvel's movie franchise-friendly hero steps into the format wars for home computers with the announcement that Dell are offering customers the chance to buy new computers with Robert Downey Jr.'s summer blockbuster already preloaded on there for near-immediate gratification. Because, sometimes, even Netflix and iTunes require too much effort. But what does this move actually mean? The Hollywood

‘Iron Man’ Screenwriters On Status Of ‘Cowboys And Aliens’ And Robert Downey Jr. Casting
Published just over a year ago but pitched around Hollywood for nearly a decade beforehand, Platinum Studios’ “Cowboys and Aliens” comic has been the subject of considerable discussion ever since it was optioned well in advance of its first issue hitting shelves — and even moreso when it was announced in June that “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. was attached to star in the film. The timeline of this big-screen deal ushered in much of the modern debate over comics̵

Jude Law to play Dr. Watson in Guy Ritchies Sherlock Holmes
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Hollywood actor Jude Law is set to play Dr Watson in Guy Ritchies Sherlock Holmes. The The Talented Mr. Ripley actor will act alongside Robert Downey Junior, who plays Sherlock Holmes in the flick, which will be shot in London. Ritchie is overzealous about the flick, which has the biggest budget he has [...]

The Latest to Join Sherlock Holmes: Rachel McAdams
These two make a pretty magnificent pair, don't you think? Last we heard about Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes movie, Jude Law was getting set to play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes. The latest casting news is that Rachel McAdams will join the two men. The Hollywood Reporter explains: The movie. . .takes its cue from a forthcoming comic book that producer Lionel Wigram wrote as a selling tool for a new take on the classic character. The concept sees Holmes as more adventurous and less stuffy t

Rachel McAdams joins 'Sherlock Holmes'
Rachel McAdams will star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in "Sherlock Holmes."

Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes: A Beginner's Guide
We report from the London press conference on everything you need to know about the new adventures of the literary detective Overview The cast and crew of the new Sherlock Holmes film were out in force yesterday for a press conference all about the revamp of Arthur Conan Doyle's eccentric detective. Director Guy Ritchie, stars Robert Downey Jr., Mark Strong, Rachel McAdams and Kelly Reilly, plus producers Joel Silver and Lionel Wigram were all in attendance. The idea to revamp the series started with L

Jude Law For Sherlock Holmes
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"Sherlock Holmes" ET interview with RDJ and Rachel McAdams
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 excited to take on the ne

Sherlock Holmes begins shooting in London
The shooting for the film is set to begin on location in London for the action adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes. The film will be directed by Guy Ritchie for Warner Bros and Village Road Show pictures. The cast of the film will include Robert Downey Junior, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams and Kelly Reilly. Robert Downey Junior 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 Sher

'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. This means that Jude gets to wear a bowler hat and allow the audience to conc

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. ‘Weird