Guy Ritchie to direct new 'Young Sherlock' series for Prime Video
Set at the age of 19, Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as disgraced, raw, and unformed when he becomes embroiled in a murder mystery at Oxford University that jeopardiaes his freedom. Despite his lack of discipline, Sherlock unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.
By Anand Singha May 30, 2024, 4:56:00 PM IST (Published)
Prime Video has greenlit "Young Sherlock," an original series delving into the origin story of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. The series will be directed and executive produced by Guy Ritchie, known for his work on the films "Sherlock Holmes" and "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," both starring Robert Downey Jr.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin, known for his roles in "The Woman King" and Ritchie's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," will star as the young detective in this eight-episode series. The show draws inspiration from Andy Lane's acclaimed book series "Young Sherlock Holmes," which offers a fresh take on Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character.
Matthew Parkhill will serve as the writer and showrunner for the series, produced by Inspirational Entertainment and Motive Pictures. According to Prime Video, "Young Sherlock" will retain the wit and charm of Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films while presenting an irreverent, action-packed origin story.
At the age of 19, Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as disgraced, raw, and unformed when he becomes embroiled in a murder mystery at Oxford University that jeopardises his freedom. Despite his lack of discipline, Sherlock unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.
Guy Ritchie expressed excitement about exploring the enigmatic character of Sherlock Holmes in a new light, stating, "We're going to crack open this enigmatic character, find out what makes him tick, and learn how he becomes the genius we all love."
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, added, "This exciting, new chapter about one of the world's best-known literary characters will delight our global customers with its captivating storytelling. With the brilliant creative team led by Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill, we will explore untold mysteries of how young Sherlock found his way to a life of truth-seeking."
The project was conceived and packaged by Simon Kelton and Ivan Atkinson, in partnership with Motive, Dhana Gilbert, and Marc Resteghini. Gilbert and Resteghini, who have overall deals with Amazon MGM Studios, developed the series and brought it to Amazon.
"Young Sherlock" is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
