Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock Show Casts Oscar Winner As New Character
Summary
Guy Ritchie’sYoung Sherlockseries casts a female lead and reveals a character description. Ritchie previously directed the 2009Sherlock Holmesmovie starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, which was followed by the 2011 sequel, withSherlock Holmes 3currently in development. In May 2024, it was announced that Prime Video was developing aYoung Sherlockserieswith Ritchie directing, which tells an origin story for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective and stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the titular role alongside Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone as Sherlock’s parents.
Now, the series has cast a female lead and revealed a description of the character. According toDeadline,Young Sherlockhas castZine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou’an, described as a “Chinese Princess, Oxford University Scholar and skilled martial-artist.“Tseng is best known for her breakout role in Netflix’s3 Body Problemas the younger version of Dr. Ye Wenjie.
What To Expect From Princess Gulun Shou’an In Young Sherlock
The Character Was Created For The Series
Based on theYoung Sherlock Holmesbooks by Andrew Lane, with Matthew Parkhill acting as showrunner,the upcoming series reimagines the iconic detective at 19 years of age, depicting him as “disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed.” During this time, ayoung Sherlock Holmesbecomes involved in a murder mystery at Oxford University that jeopardizes his freedom. Investigating his first case ever with reckless inexperience, Sherlock uncovers a global conspiracy that changes his life forever.
Princess Gulun Shou’an does not appear in any of Arthur Conan Doyle’sSherlock Holmesstories, nor theYoung Sherlock Holmesseries by Lane. However,Princess Shou’an is a real historical figure from the Qing dynasty. In turn, the possibilities are near endless for the character in theYoung SherlockTV show. Given that she’s the female lead alongside Fiennes Tiffin’s young Sherlock, the princess is poised to play a pivotal role in the series.
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Given her background,Princess Gulun Shou’an’s involvement in the plot will likely be multifaceted. Her education at Oxford suggests she will act as an intellectual counterpart to Sherlock, her martial arts skills suggest she will be involved in the show’s more action-packed scenes, and her status as a Chinese Princess suggests her background may tie directly into the central conspiracy of the series. Additionally, the Chinese character could bring a cultural richness and diversity to theYoung Sherlockseries.
Young Sherlock
Cast
Young Sherlock is a series that chronicles the early life of Sherlock Holmes, with Jude Law portraying the famed detective in his formative years. Set in 19th century London, the show delves into Holmes’s budding investigative skills and delves into his complex relationships with family and friends. The series explores how his early experiences shaped the detective he would ultimately become.
