Summary
Guy Ritchie’sYoung Sherlockshow casts an Oscar-winning actor as a new character. The iconic detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has been adapted to the screen countless times over the years, including the two Sherlock Holmes movies starring Robert Downey Jr., which were both directed by Ritchie. Now, Ritchie is directing and producing aYoung Sherlockseriesfor Prime Video with a cast that already includes Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the titular role alongside Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, and Natascha McElhone.
Now, the show’s cast is continuing to grow with the addition of an Academy Award-winning actor. According toDeadline,theYoung Sherlockseries has cast Colin Firth as a new character named Sir Bucephalus Hodge. Details as to who this character is are unclear.
TheYoung Sherlockseries is still without a release date on Prime Video.
What To Expect From Colin Firth In The Young Sherlock Series
His Character Was Created Solely For The Show
Inspired by theYoung Sherlock Holmesbooks by Andy Lane, with Matthew Parkhill serving as the head writer and showrunner,the upcoming series reimagines Sherlock Holmes at 19 years of age, with official details describing him as “disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed.” During this time, he becomes entangled in a murder mystery at Oxford University and, while tackling his first case with reckless abandon, he uncovers a global conspiracy that changes his life forever.
At the time of his casting, it’s unclear what role Firth’s character will play in theYoung SherlockTV show. Sir Bucephalus Hodge never appears nor is mentioned in Doyle’s stories or Lane’s books. Considering his prefix, it appears the character, like theSherlock Holmesauthor himself, was knighted by the British monarchy. Additionally,Bucephalus was the name of Alexander the Great’s horse, which could symbolize the character’s strength or legendary status. Firth, an esteemed English actor who won an Oscar forThe King’s Speech, seems like the perfect choice to play Sir Bucephalus Hodge.
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Firth’sSir Bucephalus Hodge isn’t the first time Ritchie’sYoung Sherlockseries has created a character solely for the show.3 Body Problemstar Zine Tsengwas cast as Princess Gulun Shou’an, another new character created for the show, described as a “Chinese Princess, Oxford University Scholar and skilled martial-artist.” However, Princess Shou’an is a real historical figure from the Qing dynasty. Additionally, Joseph Fiennes (Fiennes Tiffin’s real-life uncle) and McElhone play Sherlock’s parents, Silas and Cordelia, in 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.
