Between 2010 and 2017, cast members Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in sherlock the roles of the legendary detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson taken over. A total of 13 episodes were released during this time. On the fifth season However, followers have been waiting for more than five years now. In an interview with deadline has showrunner Steven Moffat reveal how good the chances are for more Sherlock episodes.
Lead actors don’t have time
So it looks like that mostly Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are responsible for the lack of a sequel to Sherlock. “Are busy with bigger and better things, but… Martin and Benedict, please come back?” said Steven Moffat in an interview. He himself would be ready to start the next script the next day – as soon as the BBC gives the green light for the fifth season. However, they lack the main actors.
Disney and Marvel in particular have the two actors under control. While we Freeman as Everett K Ross in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and soon in Secret Invasion will see, Cumberbatch has long been considered Steven Strange to the MCU. After the role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness the Brit even announced one small break from acting on. So it’s currently not easy to unite the detective duo.
Will the series become a movie?
Benedict Cumberbatch has indicated for some time that he is interested in one Return as Sherlock has. The script in particular has to be convincing. It is also conceivable for the actor to have a movie, who could continue the story. However, it is unclear whether the BBC sees it that way. In Germany, the episodes of Sherlock were always broadcast on Das Erste.
Source: deadline
