Thescreescore – Jared Harris, the unforgettable Professor Moriarty from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes films, is pleading with fans: stop asking about Sherlock Holmes 3. In a recent interview promoting Foundation season 3, Harris, speaking with The Direct, revealed his frustration with persistent inquiries about the long-delayed threequel. He confessed to repeatedly removing mentions of his involvement from IMDb, only to have them mysteriously reappear. The actor’s exasperated response, "I have no idea. No one’s talking to me about it. And I really wish people would stop asking me," speaks volumes about the project’s current state of limbo. This isn’t just a case of an actor dodging questions; it’s a stark reflection of the film’s troubled production history.
The first two films, boasting a combined box office gross of $1 billion against a budget of $215 million, showcased the franchise’s immense profitability for Warner Bros. Yet, over a decade after A Game of Shadows (2011), Sherlock Holmes 3 remains trapped in development hell. The project, announced shortly after the second film’s release, has cycled through writers and directors, with Dexter Fletcher eventually taking the helm in 2019. However, even with a completed script (as revealed by Jude Law in November 2024), the film’s future remains uncertain.
The primary obstacle appears to be Robert Downey Jr.’s packed schedule. His commitments to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), are expected to consume much of his time until at least 2027. This effectively pushes any potential Sherlock Holmes 3 production and release well into the future, possibly to 2028 or beyond. While a new script exists, the lack of concrete updates suggests that the project, despite its potential, might be permanently shelved. The silence surrounding Sherlock Holmes 3 is deafening, leaving fans, and even its stars, in the dark. The question remains: will the game ever be afoot again?
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