Sherlock Holmes sequel already in the makings

Posted on September 22, 2009
Filed Under Actors, Actresses, Directors, Sequel

Remember “The Voice” from Kevin Costner’s “Field of Dreams“? (One of Kevin’s best, if not the best? Heartwarming film that touches you in all the right places.) Anyway, “The Voice” said: “If you build it, he will come…”

I came to think about that message when I read about today’s topic. Three months ahead of the release of   “Sherlock Holmes,” Warner is developing a new installment. The guys and girls over at Warner must hear “The Voice.” And it’s telling them if they make it – the people will come. Sure, they could have had a successful screening but I highly doubt that you decide to make a sequel – three months ahead of the first installment based on that…? No, I’m sure, Warner can tap into some magical voice from “the other side,” telling them to go ahead with the sequel. This whole thing makes me feel very spiritual…

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Pitt has had discussions with producers to star as Holmes’ nemesis Moriarty in the new pic, say people familiar with the project, though there is no deal in place for him to take the part. Pitt has been the subject of a litany of blog rumors as appearing in several shots of “Holmes” as Moriarty, but those familiar with the script say the character is in shadow and cannot be recognized.

Guy Ritchie helms the pic, and Robert Downey Jr. stars as the title character; Jude Law plays protege Watson, and Rachel McAdams stars as love interest Irene Adler. Much of the talent is expected to return in the new pic, as could Ritchie as director. It’s unclear whether the new pic would invent a new story (like they did with the first “Sherlock Holmes) or draw more from previous Conan Doyle material.

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