Would Jude Law Return as Dr. Watson for a Third Sherlock Holmes Movie?

Would Jude Law Return as Dr. Watson for a Third Sherlock Holmes Movie?

The sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Games of Shadows won't be in theaters for another three months, but that hasn't stopped reporters from asking about a potential third film.

By nailbiter111 - Sep 05, 2011 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Sherlock Holmes
Source: philly.com


Courtesy of philly.com

Would Jude Law like to return to the role of Dr. Watson if there is another sequel?

"It's not up to me, obviously, but I don't see why not. I love working with Robert and Guy and the whole team. I'm a big fan of the books, and there's obviously huge amounts of material to dip into and use and be inspired by, so we'll see.

"If everyone else is as enthusiastic and happy for us to carry on doing it, then we'll probably carry on doing it."



His thoughts on the new movie:

"Literally, it felt like there was no gap. We went into it with a little more confidence and swagger. We were very proud of the last one, but when you pick up a canon like that, it's hard to know how the world will respond."

"And [audiences] were really enthusiastic, and appreciative."




A lot of high expectations for the sequel since the first one was such a hit at the box office. All three main players are back, Ritchie, Downey Jr., and Law. It's always good to see every key piece returning. As we've seen over the past six months, Thor and Iron Man have both lost their directors.

Jude Law has been surprising good as the straight man, Dr. Watson, and has allowed the more off-the-wall Sherlock Holmes, played by Robert Downey Jr. to shine. Their real is quite a art to being the straight man, taking a backseat to the lead actor, and making sure he is the brightest light in the room.

Hopefully this second film in the franchise is just as good, if not better then the first so that we can see more of this wonderful dou. Always a joy to see two actors volleying lines back and forth the way they do.



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PaulRom
PaulRom - 9/5/2011, 1:16 PM
The first film was truly fantastic, RDJ was amazing. If A Game Of Shadows is good (Which it probably will be), then I'd love to see a third film.
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 9/5/2011, 1:17 PM
I just can't help but feel that the sequel won't be as good as the first. The trailer didn't really give me that "wow" effect. Time will tell.
AC1
AC1 - 9/5/2011, 1:21 PM
I agree @AsianVersionOfET but I'm hoping they just showed the uninteresting bits in the trailers, saving the best stuff for the actual film.
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 9/5/2011, 1:24 PM
@ACira, I hope you're right man. I really don't want Guy Ritchie to fail, he's one of my favorite directors. Snatch is one of my favorite movies of all time.
SCOURGE
SCOURGE - 9/5/2011, 1:28 PM
Hated the first one...I love RDJ as an actor, but he has no business being Holmes...terribly miscast.
SKOne
SKOne - 9/5/2011, 1:28 PM
If the movie makes at least 300 million worldwide, a sequel is guaranteed especially considering Robert Downey Jr. will be at the top of the fan favorites lists for at least the next couple of years.
RunDTC
RunDTC - 9/5/2011, 1:29 PM
can't wait for this (and M:I 4) to come out!
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/5/2011, 1:30 PM
didn't like the first film & the second movie looks shit from the trailer.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/5/2011, 1:36 PM
First was good and im hoping the best from the sequel.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/5/2011, 1:38 PM
The first movie was actually awesome, a lot of people say it was bad or not that much, it was actually pretty damn good, RDJ and JL together is great and they put off their characters perfectly, can't wait to watch A Game Of Shadows!

btw everyone, check and comment my Hitman: Codename 47 FAN CAST!
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/5/2011, 2:02 PM
@weneedrevelation wait weird lol, sorry man, I haven't seen you had that icon already
Anthrax
Anthrax - 9/5/2011, 2:05 PM
LMFAO 8O
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 9/5/2011, 2:24 PM
I enjoyed the first, but i'm really digging the new Sherlock (bbc?) I think they hit the nail on the head in modernizing a fascinating and complicated character.
HOOThoot
HOOThoot - 9/5/2011, 4:34 PM
god damn he is fine... mmhmmm
Vital
Vital - 9/5/2011, 7:37 PM
Why do people need to tell us if they liked the first film or not lol? We all do it, but why lol? As if anyone really cares if you like it or not ya know? More so when somebody says they don't like something (big surprise there).
nuck82
nuck82 - 9/6/2011, 8:08 AM
i dont think the question is will he, its will jr come back?
brewtownpsych
brewtownpsych - 9/6/2011, 9:38 AM
i can't really decide if i liked the first one or not, seeing as how my wife and i couldn't get through the first 5 minutes without feeling dizzy and being overcome by a deep sense of pointlessness ... the camera work and editing are a great example of trying to hard and failing miserably, at whatever the heck he was trying to do
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/6/2011, 1:37 PM

Yay! :D Jude Law is awesome <3
He's so beautiful, RDJ is great and all, but he's no eye-candy,

CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/6/2011, 1:37 PM

P.S. I'm still pretty damn mad that Rachel McAdams isn't starring! :(
RunDTC
RunDTC - 9/6/2011, 5:43 PM
@CherryBomb: Me too! She's awesome.
RobJigga
RobJigga - 9/6/2011, 6:31 PM
@cherryBomb,i agree she shouldve been in the sequel.
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