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Latino's Say Russell Crowe is Sherlock's Nemesis
RopeofSilicon.com —
... , "Somebody just told me that I have Russell Crowe lined up but that's news to me. I suspect that hasn't happened and I'm still looking for my Watson." Well, notice he didn't say Crowe hadn't been cast at all and the boys at LatinoReview are now hearing there may be another role for the Aussie actor. The new rumor has Crowe playing Professor Moriarty, a fictional character who is the best-known antagonist (and nemesis) of the detective Sherlock Holmes. Widely considered to be the first true example of a super villain, Moriarty is a criminal mastermind, described by Holmes ...
Boomerang Rumor: Russell Crowe to Play Moriarty in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes
/Film —
Here we go. Days ago, rumors hit that Russell Crowe was set to play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes. To which the Internet huffed, “He’s not roundy enough!” And the Internet was right, but not quite. Not a first. According to those Palin-loathing dudes at Latino Review, Crowe is in talks to play Moriarty, Holmes creepy-smart arch-nemesis. Remember that director Guy Ritchie only pffft’d Crowe for the aforementioned sidekick role, which still hasn’t been cast. LR report that Gerard Butler was offered the ...
The Dailies: September 5, 2008
MTV Movies Blog —
- Many Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day – the day “Ghost Busters 3” was officially confirmed. Three-quel to be written by “Office” scribes Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. (Slashfilm)
- Guillermo del Toro outlines his next decade of directing, including post “Hobbit” films such as “Slaughterhouse Five” and “Hellboy 3.” (CHUD)
- This is getting to be a mystery worthy of the great detective himself: Russell Crowe now reportedly cast as MORIARTY in Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes.” (Latino Review)
- Michael Moore’s latest documentary flick to be available for free download on September 23. (Slacker ...
Two Casting Updates on Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes
FirstShowing.net —
... Sometime last week, a rumor about Russell Crowe being cast as Watson in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes hit the internet, but right off the bat I knew it couldn't be true. I decided to stay away and it was quickly debunked, as expected. But now El Mayimbe of Latino Review brings us an interesting update today on Sherlock Holmes, including that Crowe may actually be involved - but not in the role originally rumored. While the rumor about Watson was debunked, El Mayimbe claims that Crowe is still in the running for the role of ...
Russell Crowe In Sherlock Holmes After All
Cinema Blend News —
Russell Crowe In Sherlock Holmes After All It's elementary. Russell Crowe may not be cut out to play Dr. Watson to Robert Downey, Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes, as was widely reported earlier this week. But he does have what it takes to play the man widely regarded as fiction's first super-villain-- Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' nemesis. The Latino Review has it from a source that Crowe is being considered for the role in Guy Ritchie's film, described in the books as "The Napoleon of Crime." I was writing yesterday about how playing a villain would be great for Cruise's career, and while Crowe has been known to play more baddies in the past, a role like this could still be ...
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: September 7, 2008
Screen Rant —
... Nope, it’s not as Dr Watson as previously speculated, but Holmes’ nemesis Professor James Moriarty. Very interesting.
Latino Review also state that 300star Gerard Butler was offered the role of Watson, but he declined. Robert Downey Jr will play the titular detective.
As a Sherlock Holmes fan I’m quite interested in how this is shaping up.
Source: Latino Review
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Mark Strong Joins 'Sherlock Holmes' -- Russell Crowe Still In?
Cinematical —
... is tight-lipped as to who Strong is playing -- initially, all signs pointed to Moriarty, especially since he and Joel Silver are still saying they don't have a Dr. Watson. Rumors abound over at Latino Review though -- they are saying that Russell Crowe is attached, and that he's playing Moriarty, and Strong is playing Blackwood. And look not to RocknRolla for other casting ideas, as LR says Gerard Butler was offered the role of Watson, but turned it down. It's still up for grabs. ...
Russell Crowe Confirmed A ‘Holmes’ Boy
UGO.com - Movies Feed —
Russell Crowe Confirmed A ‘Holmes’ Boy Russell Crowe There have been a few recent rumors suggesting that Russell Crowe would play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Joel Silver-produced reworking of the classic detective. While those didn’t exactly pan out, The Latino Review reports that Russell Crowe is being considered for the film after all. The role would be for the villain of the film, described in the books as “The Napoleon of Crime.” Stay tuned for more clues…
Rumor Market: Colin Farrell as Watson in Ritchie’s ‘Holmes’? [Crazy Rumors]
Film School Rejects —
... Since then, more details have emerged from Latino Review, saying that Crowe could be in the movie, but as Professor Moriary instead. That leaves the role of Watson still to be set. Today, “sources” are telling the folks at ...
