The action-packed interpretation of literature’s greatest detective by Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. has been a long time coming, and fans of the first two movies have been eagerly awaiting news of a Sherlock Holmes 3. After all, Downey Jr. often leaves the audience completely in awe of his extraordinary cinematic genius, demonstrating his commitment to his profession.
Since Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories perfectly enveloped everything that readers love about mystery adventures, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most well-known characters in popular culture. There have been many intriguing adaptations in recent years, such as Ian McKellen’s Mr. Holmes, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock.
However, Robert Downey Jr. has largely dominated the film portrayals of the greatest detective in history. But for Sherlock Holmes 3 to outperform the Benedict Cumberbatch series, what must the upcoming film have?
Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3 Needs These 8 Actors
Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed in a number of different ways in the cinematic universe, but Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of the detective unquestionably made an impact on the world.
Now that Sherlock Holmes 3 is almost here and audiences are anticipating its release, it is time to talk about how it can top the acclaimed Benedict Cumberbatch series, Sherlock. Alongside the Iron Man actor’s captivating performance, we have an official list of eight remarkable actors who could elevate the film to new heights.
Let’s take a look at who these eight could be.
1. Idris Elba
Nobody can contest Idris Elba‘s charisma and commanding presence, which make him a worthy choice to be cast in Sherlock Holmes 3. He is a name that fits well in a wide range of genres, roles, and characters. One such movie is Luther: The Fallen Sun, and like Sherlock Holmes, it centers on solving crimes under the cover of darkness.
2. Henry Cavill
In the long-delayed third Sherlock Holmes movie, Henry Cavill, a former Superman, is also a candidate to star alongside Robert Downey Jr. According to trustworthy sources, The Witcher star could make an appearance in the third film, which aims to continue the mystery action film series that Downey Jr. and Jude Law started back in 2009.
Given Cavill‘s masterful portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix Enola Holmes films, it makes sense why the actor is also a deserving candidate for the threequel.
3. Mads Mikkelsen
A game-changer will undoubtedly result from Mads Mikkelsen’s casting as the movie’s antagonist because of his reputation for playing charismatic villains. James Bond, Star Wars, and Marvel are just a few of the biggest film franchises that the acclaimed actor has worked on over the past few years.
He even replaced Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
4. Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe‘s casting will bring a new perspective to the Sherlock Holmes universe by moving away from his enchanted Harry Potter persona, as he thinks:
“It’s like Harry Potter was always destined to become like Sherlock Holmes. The people that saw Basil Rathbone play Sherlock Holmes then [were] like, ‘No one could ever do this!’ They’re gonna, though. It’ll get passed on to somebody.”
Therefore, Radcliffe joining the cast would be a welcome surprise for fans.
5. James McAvoy
James McAvoy is also the ideal choice for a Sherlock Holmes film because of his wide range and talent for playing complicated characters. He appeared in John Stevenson’s 2018 3D computer-animated comedy-mystery film, Sherlock Gnomes.
However, the film received primarily unfavorable reviews from critics and was a financial failure at the box office, only earning $90.5 million globally against a $59 million budget.
6. Christian Bale
Christian Bale has repeatedly shown his acting talent in a variety of roles, from gloomy and brooding characters to smooth and sartorial personas. The Dark Knight star even played a retired detective (Augustus Landor) investigating a string of horrific murders in the Netflix mystery thriller film, The Pale Blue Eye.
7. Kate Winslet
Another intriguing addition is the Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet. She would add a refreshing perspective with her unmatched talent and capacity for giving depth to her characters. She previously appeared in Mare of Easttown, a wintry HBO crime drama, where she was at the top of her impressive game.
The series was praised for its actors’ largely accurate pronunciation of the Philadelphia accent, which is uncommon in popular culture.
8. Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston, who is well-known for playing the charismatic character Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has the charm and wit to be in Sherlock Holmes 3. His presence in the movie would ensure suspense, surprises, and fantastic on-screen chemistry between the actors.
Well, with this stellar cast, the bar has been raised, and Sherlock Holmes 3 is prepared to live up to it.
Meanwhile, you can watch Sherlock Holmes, which is available to rent on Apple TV.
