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.

‘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. This one is

‘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. This one is

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, 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

Sherlock Holmes Press Conference
Also Empire have a cool vid aswell at the conferance so chech that out here too.

‘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

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

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. It won’t be all testosterone though. Rachel McAdams has been confirmed as Irene Adler, a femme

Robert Downey JR. - Too Old For Sherlock?
I obviously will die more or less happy, just to see this.source

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. 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."

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

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." 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’s Holmes vow
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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. This means that Jude gets to wear a bowler hat and allow the audience to conc

Guy Ritchie And Robert Downey, Jr. Bring Back Sherlock
Hold on to your smoking pipe! Robert Downey, Jr. has signed up to play the super-sleuth in Guy Ritchie’s 2010 adaptation of Lionel Wigram’s Sherlock Holmes comic book series. Jude Law is slated to play sidekick Dr. Watson and Rachel McAdams will play his love interest (Irene Adler). Can RD, Jr. bring his effortless charm to Detective Holmes? Elementary, we predict. See photos below from last night’s pre-production press conference: Robert Downey, Jr. [Photo: Getty Images] Rach

Robert Downey Jr on Sherlock Holmes
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Robert Downey Jr. On What Keeps Him Going
Parade Magazine recently asked seven celebrities what keeps them going. Robert Downey, Jr.’s answer was, I thought, pretty inspirational - especially given his history of addiction.

Best Holmes Robert Downey Jr.
2 October 2008 - Robert Downey Jr. says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before".

'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".

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Downey to play Sherlock Holmes as studio eyes series
LONDON (Reuters) - Robert Downey Jr. is to play Victorian 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 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 m

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