After Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Season 4 and 5, Creator Steven Moffat Talks Sherlock The Movie—Will it Happen?
Steven Moffat's TV show "Sherlock" is clearly one of the most popular shows of all times and eager fans can't seem to get enough. After two years of gap, Benedict Cumberbatch made a record breaking comeback with Sherlock Season 3. And in time, when viewers were still enjoying the much awaited show in UK, show runners gave a reason for its fans to rejoice. Even though no official announcement has been made, actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat confirmed Season 4 and 5 for the series. And soon after, creator hinted at the possibility of a "Sherlock" movie.
While fans await Sherlock Season 4 and 5, the creator of the show Steven Moffat stated that "Sherlock" movie may happen and "we don't rule anything out."
A cover story of U.S. magazine Entertainment Weekly entitled "Mad About Sherlock - How the British Cult Hit Starring Benedict Cumberbatch Became The Whole World's Cup of Tea" featured this declaration by Steven Moffat.
However, Steven Moffat takes pride in the fact that he has two big screen movie stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman acting in the show on television screen. "There's something quite special about the fact that it's on television, starring those two. That wasn't the case in the beginning," told Steven Moffat to Entertainment Weekly.
Both the leading actors are involved in several big screen projects. Benedict Cumberbatch's latest movies include big titles like "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "12 Years a Slave." Martin Freeman who plays the role of Sherlock Holmes' accomplice John Watson has been a part of movies like "The Hobbit" trilogy and "The World's End."
Despite their busy schedules and involvement in big banners, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are here to stay. Previous reports about BBC's epic show reported that the makers have already plotted out two more seasons of "Sherlock" and mapped out Sherlock Season 4. They said that they have come up with best ideas ever for season 4 and 5.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional character Sherlock Holmes has inspired several silver screen acts by various actors. But BBC's TV series "Sherlock" has touched new heights and increased the popularity of character Sherlock Holmes more than ever. Benedict Cumberbatch's version of the genius detective and Martin Freeman's John Watson has gained the characters worldwide following and has made it a global phenomenon. And now fans are looking forward to more of it. Keeping in mind the show's passionate following, Steven Moffat in his recent interview ensured its fans that the series will continue until Benedict Cumberbatch "gets too famous."