Marshall's Sherlock Holmes gets lead?
We heard a little while ago that there was going to be a new film about Sherlock Holmes to be directed by Neil Marshall, but did you know that Russel Crowe was being touted as a possible actor to play the role?
Well I didn't hear that one, but apparently that was a rumour that was kicking around, and I'm really glad that it has been knocked on the head with news of who will be cast in the role, and it's the actor who played the Young Sherlock Holmes, Nicholas Rowe.
Apart from playing the young Holmes, Rowe also appeared in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Enigma, and Shackleton. Apart from that it's been some forgettable films and TV appearances.
According to Baker Street Blog the Producers were originally looking for a tough character but have finally agreed that the part should go to an actor who embodies the original spirit of Holmes.
I think this is excellent news, and although I really didn't care for the young Holmes at all, the actor really does look and carry himself as you would expect. Of course for me the real on screen Holmes will always be the great Jeremy Brett, but I think Rowe could really fill his shoes well. How do you feel about the news?
Update: Just to clear this up as sites everywhere seem to be picking up this story, it seems that the Baker Street Blog has this Rowe story as an April Fools. Not only posted after 12pm on the day but also kept there for days after. Strange that as in Scotland anyway, and I think the UK, the April Fools is that you can't make one after 12pm on the day or the joke is on you. Something I defintely grew up with. Sorry all, including Neil and Nicholas!