Mark Gatiss, co-creator of the TV series “Sherlock”, has expressed his interest in producing a Sherlock movie with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. While speaking with Deadline during the 2024 Olivier Awards, Gatiss acknowledged the challenges involved with assembling the cast and getting a film into production.
Gatiss’ Previous Remarks on the Sherlock Film
Prior to his comments at the Olivier Awards, Gatiss had already spoken about his intent to create a Sherlock movie. In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Gatiss remarked, “People think you can just wave a wand. It’s incredibly difficult to get people interested and get films made…We would love to make a Sherlock movie. It’s the natural thing to do.”
However, to date, no official plans for a Sherlock movie have been announced.
About the Sherlock TV Series and Its Cast
“Sherlock” is a television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories. Gatiss and Steven Moffat created the show, and Gatiss also stars as Mycroft Holmes. The series premiered in 2010 and ran for four seasons.
The television cast includes Cumberbatch and Gatiss, along with Freeman as Dr. John Watson, Rupert Graves as D.I. Greg Lestrade, Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson, Louise Brealey as Molly Hooper, Andrew Scott as Jim Moriarty, and Amanda Abbington as Mary Morstan Watson. All four seasons of “Sherlock” are now available for streaming on Hulu and BritBox.
Wrapping Up
While the potential for a Sherlock film remains speculative, the idea continues to enthuse the show’s creators and fans alike. Despite the challenges faced in organizing such a production, interest in a Sherlock film remains enduring. Those wishing to catch up with or revisit the Sherlock series can find all four seasons readily available for streaming on HitPlay.
