Robert Downey, Jr. Wants 'Sherlock' Sequel

We're fairly certain Warner Bros. wants a sequel to this year's Sherlock Holmes. There are a few reasons for that. For one thing, the movie is based on a serialized character; Holmes is one of the most famous continuing characters in literature. For another, it's an expensive movie with big stars that's coming out on Christmas. There are expectations. Because of the economy and because it's just easier for studios to make money on established brands, the idea of a Sherlock Holmes sequel should come as no surprise. And star Robert Downey, Jr. sounds all about more movies in the series. “I feel like there’s going to be a Sherlock Holmes 2,” Downey told MTV, adding that he'd like to keep those darker attributes about the world's most famous detective to a minimum. In particular, Downey says we won't see a lot of Holmes' narcotics habits. “I actually petitioned the court and said, ‘This is a PG-13 movie. Let’s just refer to these peripherally. So at one point, Watson says, ‘What are you doing, that’s for eye surgery!’” I wonder if, like the promise of Tony Stark in the Iron Man franchise, we'll explore those aspects of Holmes if the series continues. I would hope so.

Comments

[Jeremy]

I. Am. STOKED! About this movie...

[Michele]

I am very excited about this! I think Robert Downey Jr is an exceptional actor and he is so very talented. I think the movie will be fantastic! I do hope there will be more in the series.