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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Jude Law as Dr. Watson First Look
Here are new photos from London set of Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” where you can see Jude Law as Dr. Watson.
After the first pictures of Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, take a look at these where he actually looks like real Holmes.
source: Just Jared
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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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Press Conference for Ritchie’s Sherlock-Video
Earlier this week we wrote about London press conference for Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes.”
Now, you can take a look at video clip from the press conference.
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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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Jude Law in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law is in talks to join Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Watson in “Sherlock Holmes” the drama that Guy Ritchie will direct.
Law is expected to finalise a deal to portray the famous Baker Street detective’s sidekick Dr. John H. Watson.
Ritchie’s film will take inspiration from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic novels and Lionel Wigram’s comic book series.
Guy Ritchie is eyeing his “RocknRolla” star Mark Strong for the role of the antagonist Blackwood.
Production begins early next month in London and Sherlock Holmes is scheduled for release in 2010.
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