Robert Downey Jr Punch Gone Wrong On Sherlock Holmes Set
Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve heard anything on the progress of “Sherlock Holmes,” re-imagining of the world’s greatest detective. The Sun is reporting that the Guy Ritchie-directed movie has had a few problems on set, two of which almost caused Robert Downey Jr to be seriously hurt.
While filming of a fight scene, Downey was knocked unconscious by a 7-foot, 330lbs co-star Robert Maillet (wrestler Kurgan-WWE). Downey was “out cold” for six seconds and “drooling blood” before medics could bring him round.
Source added:
“He didn’t want to go to hospital and kept trying to get up. He’s a trooper. But there have been lots of other problems too,”
However Downey Jr.’s condition wasn’t the only issue director Ritchie has had to contend with - the movie has reportedly been plagued by various other setbacks. One incident on Friday left the cast and crew running for safety after a petrol tanker burst into flames during a delivery to the set, closing down production for two hours, according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper.
Aimed for a November 20, 2009 U.S. release, ” Sherlock Holmes” reportedly is based on Lionel Wigram’s upcoming comic book and centers on the adventures of the famed 19th Century detective. Apart from Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, this action thriller film will also see Rachel McAdams as she takes on the role of Irene Adler, Holmes’ love interest.
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Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes First Look
Take a look at these first pictures of Robert Downey Jr. on set filming “Sherlock Holmes” in Central London.
Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” will also star Jude Law as Dr Watson, Kelly Reilly as his love interest Mary. The bad guys will be Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler and Mark Strong as Blackwood.
You can see more pictures here - Just Jared
“Sherlock Holmes” is scheduled for release in October 2009.
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“Sherlock Holmes” Casting Confirmed
London press conference for Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” is confirming that Jude Law has been cast as Dr Watson, Kelly Reilly as his love interest Mary.
The bad guys will be Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler and Mark Strong as Blackwood.
The movie will be shooting in the Victorian streets of London and Liverpool, and the scenes will be shot in Freemason’s Hall and at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Ritchie said the film will be different from his usual movies, saying:
“I’d like to bring something new to this project - I have a few tricks up my sleeve.”
Based on an original story/comic book by Lionel Wigram, inspired by the classic tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the film will be produced by Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin. Steve Clark-Hall and Bruce Berman are serving as executive producers.
“Sherlock Holmes” is scheduled for release in October 2009.
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Eddie Marsan Joins “Sherlock Holmes” Cast
Eddie Marsan has been cast opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes.” Rachel McAdams, Jude Law and Mark Strong are already among the Sherlock Holmes cast.
Marsan will portray Inspector Lestrade, a Scotland Yard detective and ally of Holmes.
Marsan, whose credits also include “Happy-Go-Lucky,” “Miami Vice,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “Hancock” said:
“I’m doing Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. I play Inspector Lestrade. Holmes describes him as a man with no imagination.”
Speaking about how the movie will differ from previous incarnations, he added:
“Holmes and Watson are a lot younger, bohemian. It works. Reading the script, Robert Downey Jr. is just perfect for a modern-day Holmes. Also he’s a bit of totty, as well!”
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Russell Crowe - First pics from ‘State of Play’
The first pics of Russell Crowe filming the upcoming movie ‘State of Play‘, being directed by Kevin McDonald.
Helen Mirren plays Crowe’s boss and managing editor; Robin Wright Penn, the congressman’s estranged wife and Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, other reporter-types.
Other shots for Play took place at the Library of Congress and the Maine Avenue Fish Market.
The film is based on the popular 2003 BBC mini-series of the same title, a team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman’s mistress.
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Writers: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Paul Abbott (miniseries)
Release Date: 2009 (USA)
Starring: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Robin Wright Penn, Russell Crowe, Jason Bateman, Helen Mirren
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’Married Life’ New Movie 2008 & Movie Still
A wry blend of dark humor, romantic deception, and stylish melodrama, with an invigorating dash of suspense, ‘Married Life’ is an unconventional fable for grown-ups about the irresistible power and utter madness of love.
After decades of marital contentment, Harry (Chris Cooper) concludes that he must kill his wife Pat (Patricia Clarkson) because he loves her too much to let her suffer when he leaves her. Harry has fallen hard for the young and lovely Kay (Rachel McAdams), but his best friend Richard (Pierce Brosnan) wants to win Kay for himself.
As Harry implements his maladroit plans for murdering his wife, the other characters are entangled with their own deceptions. Like Harry, they race towards their passions but trip over their scruples, seemingly well-intended towards all, but truthful to none.
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Cooper, Rachel McAdams, David Wenham
Director: Ira Sachs
Genre: Crime / Drama / Romance
Release Date: March 7th, 2008
MOVIE STILL from ‘Married Life’
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Pics from ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’
We have some new images from the new romantice starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams called ‘The Time of Traveler’s Wife’.
Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams also with Ron Livingstone are set to star in the feature film adaptation of Audrey Niggenegger’s ‘The Time of Traveler’s Wife’ for director Robert Schwentke.
In ‘The Time of Traveler’s Wife’ Bana will play a Chicago librarian with a genetic disorder that causes him to time-travel when he is under duress. Though his disorder causes him to vanish for long periods, he tries to build a life with the woman he loves. She’s a young heiress struggling with the arrangement.
Production is set to begin in August.
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