

After ending his tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark, Downey Jr. Downey Jr.'s debut as Sherlock Holmes could not have come at a better time in the beloved actor's career, releasing right in between the first two wildly successful Iron Man films. will be reprising the role of his iconic detective from 221B Baker Street. If and when we finally do get Sherlock Holmes 3, it is a sure bet that Robert Downey Jr. To learn more about the planned threequel's cast, plot, director, and more, here is everything we know so far about Sherlock Holmes 3. Still, according to Robert Downey Jr.'s wife and producer, Susan Downey, the project is still a "priority" for the Iron Man star. The buddy-cop period piece continues remarkably well in the sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which saw the two face off against Holmes' arch-nemesis, Professor James Moriarty ( Jared Harris).įollowing A Game of Shadows' cliffhanger ending, talks of a third film have been circulating for quite some time, yet development progress has proven to be rather slow. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as John Watson, making for great moments of drama and comedy. Even better is the perfect casting and remarkable chemistry of Robert Downey Jr.

Ritchie's fast-paced editing style makes the film a visual treat, almost making audiences feel as if they're in the mind of its titular detective. 2009's Sherlock Holmes is an excellent example of an action-centric modernization of a classic established character done right.
