MUMBAI: Having been a gladiator, a mathematician and a hostage negotiator, Russell Crowe is now set to play the legendary Sherlock Holmes in his latest film, reports Sheeraz Hasan founder of www.Hollywood.tv.
Unlike previous films featuring the British detective, Hollywood.tv has learned that this one “is going to focus more on Holmes’ physical attributes, including his talent for bare-knuckle and sword fighting, which were both mentioned in the original books.”
Russell “is the favorite for the role as it’s felt he’ll give the character the action-man-like qualities the part is going to require. He’s also proved in past films that he can pull off a convincing British accent,” a source said.
“It’s hoped the new story will retain the traditional flavor of the original books and it will be made in participation with the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle estate.”
