Oscar-winning British actorColin Firthhas officially signed on to star in Guy Ritchie’s upcomingYoung Sherlockseries for Prime Video. An exciting project that promises to take a deep dive into the origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective, it will explore the early life and career of Sherlock Holmes before he became famous.
The series isdescribed as a coming-of-age story. It will obviously take place in Victorian London, taking us back in time to a pivotal moment in Sherlock’s life, when he was 19 and studying at Oxford University. Already grappling with disgrace and raw talent, things get harder for him when he’s forced to put his unfiltered approach to practice in solving a university murder.
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Guy Ritchie will direct the new series, which promises a version of Sherlock Holmes that audiences have “never imagined before.”
Imagine a young Sherlock Holmes embroiled in his first-ever case – a murder mystery that not only threatens his freedom but leads him to uncover a conspiracy that will change his path as a detective forever. The series, which will consist of eight episodes, will capture the essence of a character we know so well. But with a fresh perspective.
Colin Firth, who isno stranger to period piecesand has received widespread acclaim for movies likeThe King’s Speechand theKingsmanfranchise, will step intoYoung Sherlock’sworld as a mysterious character named Sir Bucephalus Hodge.
Other Confirmed Cast Members and Producers
While there have been many adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective over the years, the idea of a prequel series looks to expand on the usual on-screen appearances of the sleuth. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast to deliver the story too.Hero Fiennes Tiffin will take on the titular roleof young Sherlock Holmes. Starring alongside him are Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone, who will play Sherlock’s parents. Zine Tseng portrays Princess Gulun Shou’an.
Additionally, the creative team behindYoung Sherlockis also quite interesting. Guy Ritchie, known for his stylish direction in movies likeSnatchand theSherlock Holmesfilms starring Robert Downey Jr. will be in charge of directing and act as an executive producer. Matthew Parkhill serves as the showrunner and executive producer. He is known for his passion for faithful adaptations.
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The rest of the producing team includes Simon Kelton, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Maxwell, Dhana Gilbert, Colin Wilson, Marc Resteghini. Hopefully, their combined experience will turnYoung Sherlockinto a high-quality series. That said, with such promising names connected to the project, and with Colin Firth now involved,Young Sherlockwill definitely attract a curious audience when it premieres.
Meanwhile, it has been suggested recently that two other popular versions of the London detective are still very much alive, and could be returning at some point in the future. Ritchie’s ownSherlock Holmesseries is eyeing a third outing for Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law despite it being more than a decade sinceSherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadowswas released.The BBC seriesSherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, is also potentially just waiting for the stars - or more precisely, scedules - to align for that journey to return for another TV outing.
