As we’ve mentioned before, Guy Ritchie is set to direct Warner Brothers’ new Sherlock Holmes flick.
Well, it was just announced that Guy and team have landed one of the biggest stars in Hollywood at the moment for the title role — Robert Downey, Jr.
Way to go, Guy!
Industry rag Variety says Downey committed to the pic, which begins shooting in October, after Ritchie turned in a polish of the latest version of the script.
Like Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes will reportedly take advantage of his physical skills.
Downey’s Sherlock will be rough and tumble AND super smart.
Variety also mentions that the Ritchie-helmed Sherlock will go into production before a rival studio’s Sherlock Holmes comedy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell.
Oohhh. A battle of the Sherlocks is upon us!
We’ll probably see both!
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