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

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

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

'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

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 [...]

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

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

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

REPORTAGE PHOTOS : Les sublimes Rachel McAdams et Kelly Reilly entourent Robert Downey Jr... de leurs charmes !
Quelle belle photo de famille ! A trois semaines du début du tournage des nouvelles aventures...

"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

Toronto actress wins spot in Guy Ritchie's sleuth film
Canadian starlet Rachel McAdams will appear opposite Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in the forthcoming Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.McAdams will play Irene Adler, the opera singer and love interest of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth, to be played by Downey Jr., while Law will portray Holmes's friend and partner Dr. Watson. Ritchie, famous for rollicking films such as Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, is said to have undertaken a re-imaginati

Rachel McAdams Joins Guy Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’
Access Hollywood has learned that Guy Ritchie has cast Rachel McAdams in the main female role for his version of Arthur Conan Doyle’s world of Sherlock Holmes. For Sherlock Holmes, McAdams will be joining a great cast including Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Watson, and Mark Strong (Stardust, Syriana) as Lord Blackwood. Though Access Hollywood didn’t give a specific character, it’s assumed that McAdams will be playing Mrs. Irene Adler, the most popular female character in the

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

Video: Robert Downey Jr: 'Sherlock Holmes' Action Packed
"The Insider" 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 BEGINS PRODUCTION IN LONDON
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Guy Ritchie - Robert Downey Jr. Stars in the Title Role Alongside Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly.

Sherlock Starts Shooting
Principal photography is set to begin on location in London for the action adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes, being helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. 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

Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes

Sherlock Holmes cast confirmed
Over the last few months we've heard slow trickles of casting news for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes. Now all the bits and bobs have been confirmed. Not only that but the film already has a rating, no villain yet though... A mass press conference was held to unveil Guy Ritchie's cast for Sherlock Holmes. And it confirmed much of what we already knew. It was June when we first told you about Ritchie's plan to make a Sherlock Holmes film, and soon after Robert Downey Jr.s nam

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

McAdams Gets Sherlocked
Guy Ritchie is one lucky man. Mr. Madonna is set to direct the new Sherlock Holmes movie. - with Robert Downey, Jr. starring in the flick as Sherlock. As for Holmes' sidekick, Watson, that role will be played by the balding Jude Law. And, despite awful rumors of Sluttyienna Miller joining the cast, we have some good [...]

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

Sherlock Holmes: Guy Ritchie, Cast Celebrate Start of Production
Pictured above (from left): Guy Ritchie, Kelly Reilly, Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong at the Sherlock Holmes press conference. Guy Ritchie and members of the cast of his upcoming film Sherlock Holmes were on hand in London today for a press conference to confirm casting and Mark the start ...