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| Young Sherlock | |
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| Genre | Mystery |
| Based on | Young Sherlock Holmes by Andy Lane |
| Showrunner | Matthew Parkhill |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Young Sherlock is an upcoming British detective television series. The series is written and executive produced by showrunner Matthew Parkhill, and Guy Ritchie directs and executive produces as well. Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as a young Sherlock Holmes. The series is produced by Inspirational Entertainment and Motive Pictures for Amazon Prime Video.
Synopsis
[edit]As a 19-year-old at Oxford University, Sherlock Holmes is not yet the master detective he grows up to be. He is raw and unfiltered, and he lacks discipline. A murder at Oxford puts Holmes's freedom at risk, and he sets out to solve his first murder mystery that leads him to a global-level conspiracy.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a young Sherlock Holmes
- Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou'an
- Joseph Fiennes as Sherlock's father, Silas Holmes
- Natascha McElhone as Sherlock's mother, Cordelia Holmes
- Colin Firth as Sir Bucephalus Hodge
Production
[edit]Development of a television series adaptation of the Young Sherlock Holmes books written by Andy Lane was first reported in April 2024 with Hero Fiennes Tiffin starring as a young Sherlock Holmes and Guy Ritchie attached to the project as well.[2] Amazon Prime Video ordered eight-episodes of the series in May 2024 to be executive produced by Inspirational Entertainment and Motive Pictures. The series is written by showrunner Matthew Parkhill, who also executive produces. And it was revealed that Ritchie would direct and executive produce alongside Lane, Simon Kelton, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Maxwell, Dhana Gilbert, Colin Wilson, and Marc Resteghini.[3] In June, Fiennes Tiffin's uncle Joseph Fiennes was cast as Sherlock's father, alongside Natasha McElhone as his mother,[4] and in July 2024, Zine Tseng was cast opposite Fiennes Tiffen as Princess Gulun Shou'an,[5] while Colin Firth was cast as Sir Bucephalus Hodge.[6]
Filming of the series began in the United Kingdom in July 2024.[7]
Release
[edit]Young Sherlock will consist of 8 episodes and will air on Prime Video.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Berman, Marc (29 May 2024). "'Young Sherlock' Series Ordered By Amazon Prime Video". Forbes. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Methven, Nicola (3 April 2024). "Guy Ritchie to make TV drama about young Sherlock Holmes with Harry Potter star". The Mirror. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (29 May 2024). "Amazon Orders Young Sherlock Holmes Series Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Guy Ritchie to Direct". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (25 June 2024). "Joseph Fiennes & Natascha McElhone Board Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 July 2024). "Young Sherlock Adds 3 Body Problem's Zine Tseng". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Porter, Rick (16 July 2024). "Colin Firth Boards Young Sherlock Series at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (17 July 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024.