Guy Ritchie held a press conference in London yesterday, confirming all the casting bits we have heard over the last few weeks, and cementing just how sexy and action-packed his take on Sherlock Holmes is going to be. Joining Robert Downey Jr. as the title character will be Jude Law as the able sidekick Dr. Watson -- a suave and posh alternative to the doddery Watsons that we normally see onscreen.
It won't be all testosterone though. Rachel McAdams has been confirmed as Irene Adler, a femme fatale who Holmes always considered to be "the woman," and who outwitted him when few could. But Dr. Watson won't be left out in the cold, as Kelly Reilly has been cast his love interest, Mary Morstan.
The continuing mystery (and it's so appropriate we're left with one when it comes to the great detective) is who we'll see facing off against Holmes and Watson. Mark Strong is playing the villainous Blackwood, but lips are tight when it comes to Professor Moriarty making an appearance. Read more...