Thu, 10 July 2008 at 8:16 am

Robert Downey Jr. is Sherlock Holmes

Robert Downey Jr. is set to star in Sherlock Holmes, directed by Guy Ritchie, Madonna’s husband.

The Iron Man star’s interpretation of the the classic character will be based on an upcoming comicbook from producer Lionel Wigram which portrays Holmes as more adventurous, combining his intellectual and physical abilities.

Sherlock Holmes is set to start production this fall. Another Sherlock Holmes movie is set to star Sacha Baron Cohen as the pipe-smoking sleuth and Will Ferrell as his assistant, Watson.

Downey reportedly came onto the project via his wife, Susan, who works for one of the film’s producers, Joel Silver.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Robert Downey Jr. as the new Sherlock Holmes?

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# 26

Jaye @ 07/10/2008 at 8:22 pm

frnz @ 07/10/2008 at 5:45 pm

He didn’t look black until he did Tropic Thunder. OMG that’s going to be a hoot. He’ll be great in the Sherlock Holmes movie. Just look at his past work.

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Lindsay @ 07/11/2008 at 10:50 am

I think he will be great, he has such a witty sense of humor; i can see him really bringing out the character

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Olivia Silva @ 07/12/2008 at 2:53 pm

I think its better than Will Ferrel and Sacha Baron Cohen!!! The movie with these two actors is a discrace to Sir Arthur. It seems like they will be making fun of the character and his stories.

Robert Downing Jr. will not be the best Sherlock Holmes, because the best is the original, but I am looking forward to seeing how he does and I belive he will do a fine Sherlock Homles.

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# 30

beth @ 07/13/2008 at 9:58 pm

will for sure rock! i love robert downey jr… in iron man he was fantastics plus hes not bad looking AT ALLL! hah

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Meg @ 09/24/2008 at 1:20 pm

As Holmes would say, “What the deuce?” Sorry if I’m a little skeptical, but I just figured, if they ever made another Sherlock Holmes movie - and it was only a matter of time before they did - they would get a Brit to play Holmes. It’s going to be a little weird to see Robert Downey Jr as the Great Detective.

Still, you never know. He could be the best Holmes ever. Personally, I have yet to see an actor live up to my Sherlockian expectations. I know a lot of people loved Jeremy Brett, but he was just too… creepy for me. Holmes isn’t supposed to be creepy.

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# 32

Elleanna @ 11/06/2008 at 11:47 pm

I’ll admit, I LOVE Robert Downey Jr, but I just can’t see it!!!! I’m sure he’ll do a phenomenal job acting, but he just doesn’t LOOK like Sherlock!!!
Also I read in a different article that they made Irene Adler his LOVE INTEREST!!! I mean REALLY!!!

I hope I’m wrong though, I would LOVE to see a good Sherlock Holmes movie!!! :D

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Melanie @ 01/23/2009 at 5:40 pm

Basil Rathbone is my idea of the perfect Sherlock Holmes, but I think Robert Downing Jr. is a great talent and could change my mind.

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