Sherlock “has a future” says producer after Mark Gatiss shared film hopes

Sherlock “has a future” says producer after Mark Gatiss shared film hopes

As a movie critic who has spent decades navigating the tumultuous landscape of filmmaking, I can’t help but feel a twinge of nostalgia at the prospect of Sherlock Holmes gracing our screens once more. The intricate web of intrigue and intellect that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman wove in their portrayal of the iconic detective duo is something that has left an indelible mark on my cinematic memory.


The possibility remains that we’ll revisit 221B Baker Street, as Sue Vertue, the producer of Sherlock, hints at a “future” for the show to continue.

It’s not unprecedented that the creators working on the BBC series have expressed their desire to revisit Sherlock. Previously, co-creator Mark Gatiss hinted that a movie might be a logical next step.

That series holds a special place for us, and we believe it has potential for more episodes,” Vertue shared with Deadline. “At some point, perhaps, if all parties are on board.

She continued: “I’ve still for the set in storage somewhere, which is probably rotten, to be honest with you. It’s just getting everybody aligned, it’s getting the actors to want to do it.”

Indeed, the careers of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, as they’ve lately taken on roles in productions such as “Eric” and “The Responder,” respectively.

Sherlock “has a future” says producer after Mark Gatiss shared film hopes

Over the last summer, Mark Gatiss showed enthusiasm for transforming the detective drama into a movie; however, he acknowledged that gathering everyone required for the project can be extremely challenging.

In an interview for The Guardian, readers questioned Gatiss about the choice to adapt Sherlock as a television series instead of a film alongside co-creator Steven Moffat.

He replied, “Many believe it’s as simple as waving a wand.” However, he stressed that capturing people’s interest and producing movies is no easy feat.

Edgar Wright shared with me that he spent eight long years working on the Ant-Man project, but ultimately didn’t get to see it come to fruition.

Eight years is almost as long as a full decade. If you accumulate several of those, it’s more than enough time to make four movies – but what’s intriguing is that we found a genuine passion for creating these stories for television, as we truly appreciate the medium.

He added: “We would love to make a Sherlock movie. It’s the natural thing to do.”

Sherlock is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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2024-10-02 12:34