It is the sequel to the 2009 film sherlock holmes, and features the sherlock holmes and dr. Chris brancato is writing the script for the third sherlock holmes film, with susan downey, joel silver, and lionel wigram producing. Cbr spoke with producers joel silver, susan downey and lionel wigram about the upcoming sherlock holmes movie, starring robert downey jr. In the november 20, 2009 release, based on an original story comic book by lionel wigram, downey jr. This film version of sherlock holmes is a prime example of film as an art. Producer lionel wigram, a former warner bros creative executive who oversaw the first three harry potter films and went out to createpitchwrite guy ritchies sherlock holmes, has hired.
Sep 06, 2017 lionel wigram, producer of guy ritchies sherlock holmes films, revealed that a third film in the franchise is in the works and both robert downey jr. A game of shadows director guy ritchie and his new partner lionel wigram are set to join the man from u. Sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigrams comic book series by. The producer who turned his sherlock holmes comic into a. The great detective john sigerson william sherlock scott. Ritchies film, to be released in 2010, will be based on an original comic book currently being penned by sherlock holmes producer lionel wigram. Guy ritchie, lionel wigram form shingle, sign firstlook deal with. Susan downey, joel silver and lionel wigram are producing sherlock holmes 3. From the lively, quickmoving camera work that dances around a mysterious plot, to the beautiful sprinkling of graphic design touches in the titles and end credits sherlock holmes is an artistic expression of film magic. Lionel wigram, one of the films producers, wanted to do a modern retelling of the classic detective created by sir arthur conan doyle. Wigram wrote and john watkiss drew a 25page comic book about holmes in place of a spec script. Sherlock holmes 2009, based on a new story by producer lionel wigram using arthur conan doyles famous characters, follows sherlock holmes downey jr and his loyal assistant dr watson law as they deal with a mysterious new nemesis. Guy ritchie directs this double bill of action thrillers starring robert downey jr and jude law. Oct 02, 2008 ritchies film, to be released in 2010, will be based on an original comic book currently being penned by sherlock holmes producer lionel wigram.
Did you know that the new sherlock holmes movie directed by guy. Based on lionel wigram s comic book, robert downey jr. The movie takes its cue from a forthcoming comic book that producer lionel wigram wrote as a selling tool for a new take on the classic. Michael tadross, joel silver, lionel wigram, bruce berman, susan downey, dan lin, guy ritchie, michael robert johnson, anthony. Sherlock holmes trailer best investigation movie youtube. Guy ritchie, lionel wigram form shingle, sign firstlook. Wigram came up with the concept for the fresh take on holmes, hiring an artist and creating a comic booklike volume to help sell the idea. Many changes were made between the book and what ended up onscreen, however, including a return of sherlock holmes to his roots as a deducing. Director guy ritchie and producer lionel wigram are teaming up to form a. Guy ritchie, lionel wigram form shingle, sign firstlook deal. Sherlock holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film based on the character of the same name created by sir arthur conan doyle. Though guy ritchie snatch is best known for directing modern crime films set in england, he turns back the clock more than a century for this mystery inspired by arthur conan doyles classic characters.
John watson characters created by sir arthur conan doyle. Pictures is teaming with producer lionel wigram to adapt wigram s upcoming comic book sherlock holmes for the big screen. Sherlock holmes producer lionel wigram has revealed that he pitched the movie to warner bros in the form of a comic wigram said that he had a comic style pamphlet made in order to convince the. He was born seven years after his elder brother mycroft holmes. During his tenure, wigram produced the 2009 hit film sherlock holmes.
As the producers of the sherlock holmes movies, susan downey and lionel wigram who helped write the first film deserve a lot of credit for bringing holmes into. Sherlock holmes bande annonce vf video dailymotion. Producers susan downey and lionel wigram sherlock holmes. May 11, 2017 sherlock holmes 3 producer gives very exciting update for fans exclusive sherlock holmes 3 producer lionel wigram spoke exclusively with. The secret comicbook origin of sherlock holmes reuters. Lionel wigram producer of guy ritchies sherlock holmes films has revealed that the script for the third film is still in the works. When i read sherlock holmes, what i saw in my head was much more what a. They were descended from country squires, and almost certainly raised wealthy.
Actors first movie to film postiron man robert downey jr. Ritchie will direct sherlock holmes for warner bros. Guy ritchie and lionel wigram board the man from u. Sources indicate that there are over 25,000 holmesrelated productions and products in total. Pictures is teaming with producer lionel wigram to adapt wigrams upcoming comic book sherlock holmes for the big screen. Lord blackwood mark strong, a cult leader and satanist who. Sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigram s comic book series by writerdirector guy ritchie rocknrolla starring robert downey jr.
Another famous portrayal is jeremy bretts in the 1984 sherlock holmes tv series. The secret comic book origin of sherlock holmes borys kit. Dec 09, 2009 sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigram s comic book series by writerdirector guy ritchie rocknrolla starring robert. Sherlock holmes producer lionel wigram has acquired the rights to the jeff smith comic book about a thief who steals artwork from parallel universes. The legacy of sherlock holmes the fishbowl network. Ritchie and downey jr launch new, authentic sherlock holmes. In february we found out that producer lionel wigram was behind a new take on the tale of the three musketeers would be coming to theaters using the same methods used to successfully reinvent.
Ritchie, wb on case of the edgier holmes hollywood reporter. Oct 05, 2011 the director and producer worked together on the upcoming sherlock holmes. Neil marshall the descent will direct, while screenwriter. I wanted to present sherlock holmes not as fuddy duddy, masterpiece theatre guy, said the british native. Wigram productions has acquired rights to rasl, a blackandwhite science fiction noir comic book series written and drawn by jeff smith. Yes, sherlock holmes was originally conceived and presented to warner bros as a comic book. Lionel wigram set to develop the comic book series.
The first trailer for snatch and sherlock holmes director guy ritchies new movie the man. Lionel wigram news, breaking stories, videos and commentary. Sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigrams comic book series by writerdirector guy ritchie rocknrolla starring robert downey jr. Sherlock holmes bande annonce vostfr video dailymotion. Bleeding cool have pointed out the common misconception that this new sherlock holmes was based upon a comic book, and traced the source of that botch up to the existence of this concept art. Rasl is a blackandwhite science fiction noir comic book. Sherlock holmes 3 will open a decade after the second film sherlock holmes. Jan 11, 2014 other popular adaptations of sherlock holmes include an avatar in detective comics, a comic book series from dc. Apr 18, 2010 sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigram s comic book series by writerdirector guy ritchie rocknrolla starring robert. Neil marshall was previously attached to helm, and wb has said that the film. Sherlock holmes by mike johnson story by lionel wigram based on the books by sir arthur conan doyle current revisions by anthony peckham first draft revisions march 14, 2008. The ritchiedowneylaw sherlock holmes movie was not.
Sherlock holmes is based on a comic book by lionel wigram, and stars iron mans robert downey jr. Guy ritchie will direct the film, while joel silver, lionel wigram, susan downey. Mar 11, 2011 lionel wigram, who famously hatched a graphic novel version of sherlock holmes before setting that franchise up at warner bros. Jude law cold mountain stars as watson, while rachel mcadams the notebook plays holmes s rival irene adler. He was also a producer on the sequel sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes concept art more extreme than the final film. Jude law to star in sherlock holmes remake telegraph. The story is actually an adaptation of a comic book holmes adventure that producer lionel wigram penned as an example on how to handle. The film was directed by guy ritchie and produced by joel silver, lionel wigram. Lionel wigram, one of the films producers, wanted to do a modern.
Though these are two respected actors, the warner bros. Sherlock scott holmes sherlock scott holmes sherlock sherrinford holmes robert sherlock holmes. The film was directed by guy ritchie and produced by joel silver, lionel wigram, susan downey, and dan lin. Lionel wigram, producer and writer for the sherlock holmes movie part 2. Lionel wigram, who famously hatched a graphic novel version of sherlock holmes before setting that franchise up at warner bros. The basis for the film was a comic book he also wrote, conceiving the worlds greatest detective for todays audience. Dec 22, 2009 silver, downey and wigram on sherlock holmes cbr spoke with producers joel silver, susan downey and lionel wigram about the upcoming sherlock holmes movie, starring robert downey jr. Sherlock holmes 3 producer gives very exciting update for. May, 2014 producerwriter lionel wigram s original comic book art concept for irene adler, and the actress who ended up playing her, rachel mcadams. He has taken the sherlock holmes comic book by lionel wigram as source material for the project, and his holmes will be a skilled swordsman. A game of shadows is a 2011 period action mystery film directed by guy ritchie and produced by joel silver, lionel wigram, susan downey, and dan lin.
Lionel wigram and dan lin are producing the movie, which will take its cue from a forthcoming comic book that wigram wrote as a selling tool for a. Sherlock holmes mike johnson story by lionel wigram based on. Lionel wigram, producer of guy ritchies sherlock holmes films, revealed that a third film in the franchise is in the works and both robert downey jr. Sir arthur conan doyles famous supersleuth, sherlock holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of lionel wigram s comic book series by writerdirector guy. Guy richie directing sherlock holmes for warner bros. Sherlock holmes was pitched as comic sherlock holmes producer lionel wigram reveals that he pitched the movie in the form of a comic. Lionel wigram s production company has picked up the rights to the book. Director guy ritchie and producer lionel wigram are teaming up to form a production company and are. Sherlock holmes is an upcoming 2009 film adaptation of arthur conan doyles fictional character of the same name. Producerwriter lionel wigrams original comicbook art.
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