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• Sherlock Holmes has been adapted into a full-length feature film based on the fictional detective starring Robert Downey Jr. as the lead character.The Guardian: Ritchie and Downey Jr Launch New, 'Authentic' Sherlock Holmes (October 1, 2008) Director Guy Ritchie has stated that he will adhere as close as possible to original storyline from the book series by author Arthur Conan Doyle.The Guardian: Ritchie and Downey Jr Launch New, 'Authentic' Sherlock Holmes (October 1, 2008) Jude Law is cast as Holmes' sidekick, Dr. Watson. Also the only woman Holmes ever admired, Irene Adler, will be in the film played by Rachel McAdams. Production has began in London and the film is set for release in December 2009.BBC: Law to star in Ritchie's Sherlock (October 1, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: December 25, 2009
  2. Sherlock Holmes film adaptation
  3. Authentic storyline from original series
  4. Director: Guy Ritchie
  5. Shooting on location in London
  6. Studio: Warner Bros.

• Plot

  Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson must use their wits and brawn in a quest to stop evil-doers who are threatening to take over the country of England.

• Cast Information

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
  • Jude Law as Dr. Watson
  • Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler
  • Kelly Reilly as Mary
  • Mark Strong as Blackwood

• Dueling Holmes

  • On July 1, 2008, Columbia Pictures announced they would be filming a version of Sherlock Holmes as a comedy. The film is set to star Sacha Baron Cohen as Sherlock Holmes as Will Ferrell as Watson. As of late February 2009, it had not yet started filming and no start date had been announced. Warner Brothers announced their Sherlock Holmes film with director Guy Ritchie just 8 days after Columbia Pictures announced their plans.EW.com: Two Sherlock Holmes Movies in the Works (July 18, 2008)

• Quotes

  • I am a fan of many of the previous productions of Sherlock Holmes. I just think we can have a different take and I'd like to think a better take. We're trying to be as authentic as we can to the original Sherlock Holmes. We are also keen on keeping it authentic to Conan Doyle.--Robert Downey Jr.The Celebrity Cafe: Downey, Jr. Describes How He Will Play Sherlock Holmes (October 3, 2008)

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