Who's Involved:
Guy Ritchie, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr., Noomi Rapace, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, Jared Harris, Dan Lin, Joel Silver, Stephen Fry, Bruce Berman, Lionel Wigram, Kelly Reilly, Susan Downey, Gilles Lellouche, Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
Release Date:
Friday, December 16, 2011 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material
for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material
Runtime: N/A
Language: English
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Plot: What's it about?
The logline is being kept under wraps, although it is known Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), and his longtime trusted associate, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), will face off against Moriarty (Jared Harris). Also making an appearance will be Holmes' brother, Mycroft. Noomi Rapace's role is shrouded in mystery although sources say the character may be a French Gypsy. It is unclear if the role is romantic in nature.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Cast List & Characters
Robert Downey Jr. ... role: Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law ... role: Dr. Watson
Rachel McAdams ... role: Irene Adler (cameo)
Noomi Rapace ... role: Sim
Stephen Fry ... role: Mycroft Holmes
Jared Harris ... role: Professor Moriarty
Kelly Reilly ... role: Mary Morstan
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Crew and Production Team
A look at the Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Guy Ritchie previously directed In the Grey, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Guy Ritchie's The Covenant. The film's writer Michele Mulroney penned Paper Man, On the Nature of Human Romantic Interaction and Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Based on the Arthur Conan Doyle classic stories.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Filming Timeline
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— Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Release Date: When was the film released?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 3,600 theaters. Five other films are opening on the same date, including Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol and Carnage.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows FAQ
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Upcoming Sherlock Holmes Movies
Announced and active projects currently moving through production.
- Sherlock Holmes 3 Pre-ProductionTBA
Top Collaborators
Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Dan Lin Producer3 appearances
- Guy Ritchie Director, Producer3 appearances
- Jude Law Actor3 appearances
- Lionel Wigram Producer3 appearances
- Robert Downey Jr. Actor3 appearances
- Joel Silver Producer2 appearances
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