Robert Downey Jr. is set to star as Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's new movie, it has been claimed.

Robert Downey Jr. to star as Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's new movie?

The 'Iron Man' star is reportedly in final talks with bosses at Warner Bros.
to take on the role of the fictional British detective in a film adapted
from Lionel Wigram's comic book based on the novels and short stories of Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle.
A source said: "After the success of 'Iron Man', Robert wanted to choose a
movie which would keep him in the public eye, and thinks Guy Ritchie's new
Sherlock Holmes film is the perfect vehicle for him. He is in final
negotiations now, but he basically just needs to sign on the dotted line and
then he's done."
Robert was first approached to take the role when he visited his wife Susan,
who works for film producer Joel Silver, and was shown a preliminary script
for Guy's movie.
Guy's unique take on the legendary detective - who solves crimes using
logical reasoning with the help of his sidekick Dr. Watson - will see a more
adventurous side to the character.
However, Robert will have to compete with Sacha Baron Cohen and Will
Ferrell, who have signed up to star in a Columbia comedy about the British
sleuth.

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