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Benedict Cumberbatch raises the bar for a possible Sherlock return

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Benedict Cumberbatch raises the bar for a possible Sherlock return


Benedict Cumberbatch doesn’t rule out reprising his role, but assures that it will have to be an unbeatable version of what he’s already done

You miss the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in the iconic BBC series? Although fans continue to hope to see Benedict Cumberbatch Yes Martin Freemann back in action, it seems that day is far from coming. In a recent interview with Variety, Cumberbatch made it clear that reprising the famous detective is not a task he takes lightly.

“It would take a lot of money”the actor joked when asked what would motivate him to return to the character. However, he added something more serious: “It should be better than ever. You have to leave the audience wanting more. There’s always a desire to scratch, but it should be a superlative version of what we’ve already achieved.” It seems like the bar is higher than ever, which makes rumors of a possible return even more intriguing.

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In 2020, fans celebrated the tenth anniversary of Sherlock with the hashtag #10yearsofSherlockdemonstrating that, for them, “the game is always open.” During the celebration, the creators of the series –Steven Moffat, Marco Gatiss Yes Sue Vertue– participated in a virtual panel in which they answered questions posed by fans. Among the curiosities, they revealed Which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories would you have liked to adapt?citing titles like The Red League Yes The polka dot band. They even argued the possibility of a female version of Sherlock Holmessomething Moffat considers perfectly doable: “Sherlock Holmes could easily be a woman.”

What would a Sherlock return require?

Benedict Cumberbatch’s comments not only reflect his commitment to the characterbut also the desire to maintain the level of excellence achieved by the series in its four seasons. Sherlock It’s not just another detective series, It is a cultural phenomenon who reinvented the character of Conan Doyle for a new generation. The chemistry between Cumberbatch and Freemantogether with the creative adaptations of Moffat and Gatiss, they transformed the series into a modern classic.

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However, the The season four finale left many fans dividedand this could be one of the reasons why a return seems complicated. The idea of “Improving the insurmountable” is a challenge for both the creative team and the cast. But is this really a definitive goodbye? As Sherlock himself would say: “Never rule out the impossible.”

Mark Gatiss revives Mycroft on anniversary

To commemorate the ten years of the series, Marco Gatiss –who plays Mycroft Holmes– surprised fans with a special video. In it, he reprises his role as Sherlock’s older brother criticize with humor the “romantic” interpretations of their adventures. “These programs have tried to tinge it with romance, which has the same effect as introducing a love story into a Euclid proposal,” Mycroft declares in the video, shot from an idyllic setting that suggests the perfect retreat for someone with your intellect.

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Before saying goodbye, Mycroft throws one last dart: “Some of us have reread Proust or learned three other languages ​​during confinement, but if you decide to vegetate on the sofa in front of the television, that’s your business.” A wink that only Gatiss could deliver with such grace.

Sherlock’s legacy

With the adaptations of Sherlock Holmes emerging in other formatsPleases Watson on CBS or later Young Sherlock on Prime Video, it’s clear that the the fascination with this iconic detective lives on. However, the void left by the BBC version is difficult to fill. The mixture of intelligence, humor and drama offered by the series raised the expectations of any other production related to the character.

While we await news of a possible return, fans continue to relive the best moments of the series and speculating about what might happen. Will it be possible to surpass what has already been achieved? Only time will tell if Benedict Cumberbatch and the rest of the team will be willing to take on the challenge. Until then, the game is still open… at least in our memories.

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