'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
Sherlock Holmes Casting Confirmed - 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
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
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
Sherlock Holmes Begins Production in London
Principal photography is set to begin on location in London for the action adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes, being helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie (RocknRolla), for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) 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 w
Sherlock Holmes Begins Production in London
Principal photography is set to begin on location in London for the action adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes, being helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie (RocknRolla), for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) 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 w
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 Holmes Begins Production In London
Robert Downey Jr. Stars in the Title Role. Alongside Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly.
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 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
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
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 ...
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 [...]
Sherlock Holmes Kicks into Gear
Ooo, new fancy schmancy Sherlock Holmes title graphic. That was released, along with some new details and confirmations, at a press conference in London today celebrating the beginning of principal photography. Empire was on hand and confirms Guy Ritchie’s take on the detective will be “sexier, edgier and more action-tastic.” And Downey-tastic. Am I right? Yeah!
Jude Law was officially confirmed as Holmes’s partner-in-crime-busting Dr. Watson, who obviously won’t be depicted
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
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
McAdams on the case in "Sherlock Holmes"
Rachel McAdams, whose movies credits include "The Notebook" and "The Wedding Crashers," will star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in "Sherlock Holmes."
Guy Ritchie is directing the feature, a reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's supersleuth, for Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow.
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 than previous screen
Sherlock Holmes Cast Together
Guy Ritchie joined the cast off his new movie, Sherlock Holmes, for a press conference at the Freemasons Hall on Wednesday (October 1) in London, England.
Last week we told you that Rachel McAdams had joined the cast of Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly.
Speaking to the press, Downey Jr. said, “I think me and Guy Ritchie are well-suited to working together, the more I look into the books, the more fantastic it becomes. Holmes is such a weirdo.”
Shooting will begin this month.
Rachel McAdams Romances Sherlock Holmes
Filed under: Casting, Mystery & SuspenseUsually it's not too hard to imagine what a film will be like. This is not, however, the case with Sherlock Holmes. First, it was a challenge to try and imagine just how Guy Ritchie would handle the material, even with the suggestion of a "slightly stylized 1891." Robert Downey Jr. was an intriguing choice for Mr. Holmes, and now as the bigger casting pieces begin to fall into place, I'm dying to see what Ritchie makes of it. Jude Law IS in as Watson, and The Holl
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
09.09.08: Crowe Eyeing 'Sherlock Holmes'?, Cruise Tipped For 'Shrek 4', Raimi Talks 'Ghostbusters 3'
Guy Ritchie recently shot down rumours that Russell Crowe might board his Sherlock Holmes project as Dr. Watson to Robert Downey Jr.'s turn-of-the-century British 'tec. But now Latino Review are reporting that Crowe is actually being courted to play Holmes' dastardly nemesis Professor Moriarty, a criminal mastermind dubbed "the Napoleon of Crime". They also say that Gerard Butler (300) has passed on the Dr. Watson sidekick part while Coming Soon reports that Mark Strong – who's in Ritchie's RocknRolla - h
“Watson, Come Here!” Law in Talks to Join Sherlock
Warning, Mr. Law: Holmes is messy, takes drugs, and plays the violin. He’s not great roommate material.
Variety reports today that Jude Law is in negotiations to join the cast of the Guy Ritchie directed Sherlock Holmes movie. Law would play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes.
Law will next be seen in Repossession Mambo with Forest Whitaker. He just finished filming his part in Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassuss, where he is one of three actors who took over H
Mark Strong Joins 'Sherlock Holmes' -- Russell Crowe Still In?
Well, forget what I said about the buzz being off -- once Guy Ritchie hit the red carpet, Sherlock Holmes news started popping up everywhere. According to ComingSoon.net, Robert Downey Jr. finally has someone else to act with: Mark Strong. This is more of a confirmation than a surprise, really. When it comes to casting rumors, score one for Digital Spy! They had this weeks ago from Ritchie at BFI Movie-Con. (Internet: 1, Australian Print Press: 0.)
Ritchie is tight-lipped as to who Strong is playing -- ini
Rachel McAdams for 'Sherlock Holmes' Lead, Oprah Winfrey for 'The Princess and the Frog'
The star of 'Red Eye' is joining the Guy Ritchie's latest action project, while the talk show host will be lending her voice to a Princess' mother in Disney's animation.
The latest casting news from Hollywood has put Rachel McAdams in the shoes of "Sherlock Holmes" leading lady. Though details about her character has yet to be shared, Access Hollywood reported that the 31-year-old actress has been signed to join Robert Downey Jr. and Mark
Robert De Niro Walks Off the ‘Edge’
De Niro Tumbles Over Edge: After less than a week on set, Robert De Niro has peaced out from Martin Campbell's Edge of Darkness, a drama starring Mel Gibson about an operative sent to clean up murder evidence. "Sometimes things don't work out; it's called creative differences," explained a spokesman for De Niro, shrugging it off with his best De Niro impression. [Variety]
Denzel Books Gig: Denzel Washington will topline Book of Eli, a "post-apocalyptic drama" to be directed by From Hell's Allen and Albert
