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First look picture exclusive: 'Sherlock'
Published Tuesday, Jul 6 2010, 11:46 BST | By Neil Wilkes | 20 comments
We won't lie, we've been getting more than a little excited about Steven Moffat's other project, Sherlock, in recent weeks. (This childlike giddiness was compounded further when we hooked up with leading man Benedict Cumberbatch at the BAFTAs last month).
It's still a good couple of months before the show makes it to screen, but those nice folks at the BBC have gifted our inbox with a nice pair of pictures to help with the wait.
Here we present the very first look at Benedict in character as the new super sleuth, alongside Martin Freeman as his faithful assistant, Watson:
What are your first impressions of the new Holmes and Watson? Add your comments to this entry below!
It's still a good couple of months before the show makes it to screen, but those nice folks at the BBC have gifted our inbox with a nice pair of pictures to help with the wait.
Here we present the very first look at Benedict in character as the new super sleuth, alongside Martin Freeman as his faithful assistant, Watson:
© BBC Pictures
© BBC Pictures
What are your first impressions of the new Holmes and Watson? Add your comments to this entry below!
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Jenny, on August 5th, 2010
I agree with @Mom. This modern adaptation stays true to the original works in many different ways and references, while keeping itself up to date with times. This definitely beats the Hollywood version hands-down. IMO, the best of Sherlock since Jeremy Brett's portrayal. Merely three episodes does not do justice to the casting and whole crew behind this brilliant work. Looking forward to BBC doing a proper series now!
I agree with @Mom. This modern adaptation stays true to the original works in many different ways and references, while keeping itself up to date with times. This definitely beats the Hollywood version hands-down. IMO, the best of Sherlock since Jeremy Brett's portrayal. Merely three episodes does not do justice to the casting and whole crew behind this brilliant work. Looking forward to BBC doing a proper series now!
Mom, on July 23rd, 2010
This new production looks like a real winner!! I think it may encourage a lot of younger readers to go check out The Complete Sherlock Holmes at their libraries!Also really enjoyed the movie The Young Sherlock Holmes. There is only one Jeremy Brett, but HE would support any actor getting work as another Sherlock!!! Cheers!
This new production looks like a real winner!! I think it may encourage a lot of younger readers to go check out The Complete Sherlock Holmes at their libraries!Also really enjoyed the movie The Young Sherlock Holmes. There is only one Jeremy Brett, but HE would support any actor getting work as another Sherlock!!! Cheers!
Rob, on July 13th, 2010
I'm all for anything that keeps the character alive for a new generation. I'm sure this probably was spurred by the success of the Robert Downey Jr film.
I'm all for anything that keeps the character alive for a new generation. I'm sure this probably was spurred by the success of the Robert Downey Jr film.
Stuart, on July 12th, 2010
For some reason just makes me think of Sir Digby Chicken Caesar from Mitchell & Webb.
For some reason just makes me think of Sir Digby Chicken Caesar from Mitchell & Webb.
Julie, on July 12th, 2010
After Jeremy Brett I don't believe if enyone could play Sherlock Holmes
After Jeremy Brett I don't believe if enyone could play Sherlock Holmes
Emma, on July 9th, 2010
I am a massive fan of Sherlock holmes and of Jeremy Brett and Basil rathbone who portrayed him but i am not sure that a modern day sherlock is going to work. The stories where written in the late 19th and early 20th century and i think it should be kept in that context. Having watson and holmes with laptops and mobiles makes me shudder. It makes the show nothing to do with the original creation and just a detective drama
I am a massive fan of Sherlock holmes and of Jeremy Brett and Basil rathbone who portrayed him but i am not sure that a modern day sherlock is going to work. The stories where written in the late 19th and early 20th century and i think it should be kept in that context. Having watson and holmes with laptops and mobiles makes me shudder. It makes the show nothing to do with the original creation and just a detective drama
Thomas, on July 8th, 2010
Man, why couldn't Benedict Cumberbatch have been the new Doctor Who? He looks far more suited to the role than the miscast Matt Smith :(
Man, why couldn't Benedict Cumberbatch have been the new Doctor Who? He looks far more suited to the role than the miscast Matt Smith :(
Joe, on July 7th, 2010
I was an extra on this programm, and i am sooo excited to see this. Can't wait to see myself.
I was an extra on this programm, and i am sooo excited to see this. Can't wait to see myself.
Mycroft, on July 7th, 2010
I am reserving my judgement until it airs. I will not, however, be put off by any comments regarding inaccuracies about door furniture.
I am reserving my judgement until it airs. I will not, however, be put off by any comments regarding inaccuracies about door furniture.
Gareth juicy lips, Vincennes, on July 7th, 2010
Perhaps if Moffat hadn't been moonlighting on stuff like this his first season of Doctor Who might have actually been worth watching. Doctor Who is far too important a property for him to be gallivanting between jobs like this.
Perhaps if Moffat hadn't been moonlighting on stuff like this his first season of Doctor Who might have actually been worth watching. Doctor Who is far too important a property for him to be gallivanting between jobs like this.
Ian, on July 6th, 2010
Um... that'd be 'first look' if you haven't seen the BBC Drama promos running for the last fortnight or so! But yep - looking good. Can't wait!
Um... that'd be 'first look' if you haven't seen the BBC Drama promos running for the last fortnight or so! But yep - looking good. Can't wait!
naysayer, on July 6th, 2010
The BBC once again managing to have the most unoriginal "original programming" ever.Merlin, Robin Hood, Jekyll, Sherlock. Derivative dross.
The BBC once again managing to have the most unoriginal "original programming" ever.Merlin, Robin Hood, Jekyll, Sherlock. Derivative dross.
Joe, on July 6th, 2010
Look forward to seeing this. Benedict is usually very good, as is Moffat (apart from the odd glitch like that weird bedroom scene between Amy and Dr Who). But will the old Sherlockian logic work amidst the modern, almost sci fi craziness of modern policing?
Look forward to seeing this. Benedict is usually very good, as is Moffat (apart from the odd glitch like that weird bedroom scene between Amy and Dr Who). But will the old Sherlockian logic work amidst the modern, almost sci fi craziness of modern policing?
pickwick, on July 6th, 2010
Are we sure that's not more Doctor Who? Coats, scarves, more running down corridors...
Are we sure that's not more Doctor Who? Coats, scarves, more running down corridors...
sue, on July 6th, 2010
I adore Benedict. He's been amazing in everythign he's done. His role as Van Gogh recently was heartbreaking.
I adore Benedict. He's been amazing in everythign he's done. His role as Van Gogh recently was heartbreaking.
Daniel, on July 6th, 2010
I am really looking forward to this. Benedict was my first chocie to replace David Tennant as Doctor Who (though I think Matt has been brilliant), so I am very interested to see what he does with the role of Sherlock.
I am really looking forward to this. Benedict was my first chocie to replace David Tennant as Doctor Who (though I think Matt has been brilliant), so I am very interested to see what he does with the role of Sherlock.
John Watson, on July 6th, 2010
"221 *B*" on the front door? And when each flat (correctly) seems to have its own doorbell? Oh dear, what a pity.
"221 *B*" on the front door? And when each flat (correctly) seems to have its own doorbell? Oh dear, what a pity.
Jamie Harrison, on July 6th, 2010
Surely Martin Freeman is playing Watson, not 'Holmes'.
Surely Martin Freeman is playing Watson, not 'Holmes'.
David, on July 6th, 2010
I've been a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch since his role in Fortysomething and Stuart: A Life Backwards, since the BBC have been showing a clip of Sherlock I've been looking forward to this.
I've been a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch since his role in Fortysomething and Stuart: A Life Backwards, since the BBC have been showing a clip of Sherlock I've been looking forward to this.
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I cannot fathom what people watched on tele the past three sunday nights. It was I admit charming, the odd couple. But, only because I miss Donna Noble so much an Amy Pond is so annoying that Freeman's Freyma Jones impersonation is quite a little lighter to endure. But only slightly. It will really put me off when Mofflock will start turning them into a tender couple. I know he's not RTD but never the less he will not let this opportunity gone by. Anyway, Cumberbatch, a very promising actor - usually - in his Matt Smith - David Tennant-amalgam was and only because of that(sic!) painfully to watch and abasive to him. I love the Dr. Who show. I will never be to old to put a candle onto the window sill and wait for the blue box to pick me up. What I dont like is false labelling. And this Dr.Who recycling in storytelling, set, costume, pace, score, antics, storylines and clone-acting had nothing what so ever to do with Conan Doyles Sherlock. I dont know where anybody could possibly see any similarity. I will never understand poeple who actually go as far as emphasise that this Sherlock was a somewhat charming attempt that stayed 'true to Conan Doyles style'. Give me a break. Even House M.D. is closer to Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes then Mofflocks. And, besides the name (though I am not sure if Houses middle name wasn't Sherlock or Athur:)), he is living in house nr. 221, in apartment b, too. Dont even let me start on Donan's Holmes cocain usage and Mofflock's nicotine patches. I will not go into the lost plot or the missing story , because everthing is said by: Mr. Moffat is a one-trick-pony and I tired already third way through Dr. Who last season. If only for Matt Smith's performance I suffered the poor writing and the hideously annoying cliffhangers. Never mind. It's not worth it. Likeed Cumberbatch and Freeman' odd couple, I liked the idea, I even liked the story's setting in the first episode. But just as in the last Dr. Who season Mofflock cannot meet the expactations he raises with the always very good 34 minutes of each season (he cannot keep it up through the entire season) and here he didn't even master three episodes. Would be nice if BBC would take the idea and the cast and get a desent writer with the ability to invent and tell a story that does not bore the audience to death after 20 minutes because it is only the protagonist narcisstic mindfuck. The endless soliloquy. Practis for the next Hamlet? Hilarious. We've seen that, too. Or the demented and verbally incontinent 'The Master' clipping Jim Moriarty. Actually, in broad daylight Moffat's Sherlock is an offense. On the story, on Conan Doyle, on the viewers, on the actors, on the Dr.Who cast, team and fans and what not. Nuff said!!