From the Melbourne Herald Sun via “correspondents in London” (Baker Street irregulars?) comes word that Russell Crowe star as Dr. Watson opposite Robert Downy Jr in Guy Richie’s Sherlock Holmes.
“Russell wants the part, Guy wants Russell,” a movie source told The Sun newspaper. “All they’ve got left to do is dot the i’s and cross the t’s.”
Crowe had been due to start work on Ridley Scott’s film about Robin Hood and star as the Sheriff of Nottingham. But that has now been put on the backburner because of production delay, leaving Crowe free to concentrate on his new role as Dr Watson.
The movie’s script is based on a new comic book series about the famous English detective, with filming due to begin next month.
This rumor has already been shot down by both Ritchie and Crowe. Funnily enough, it apparently was started by Ritchie himself. Clint Morris at Moviehole reported that Ritchie expressed interest in Crowe as Watson during a UK TV interview a few days ago.
Although American Gangster and 3:10 to Yuma could be considered co-leads with fairly equal screen time, it shows Crowe is not opposed to sharing ‘star space’, and his role as Leonardo diCaprio’s CIA boss in next month’s Body of Lies is definitely supporting.
This rumor has already been shot down by both Ritchie and Crowe. Funnily enough, it apparently was started by Ritchie himself. Clint Morris at Moviehole reported that Ritchie expressed interest in Crowe as Watson during a UK TV interview a few days ago.
Although American Gangster and 3:10 to Yuma could be considered co-leads with fairly equal screen time, it shows Crowe is not opposed to sharing ‘star space’, and his role as Leonardo diCaprio’s CIA boss in next month’s Body of Lies is definitely supporting.
Geri, while it’s true Crowe has played non-alpha males, I think JJJ still has a point in that he hasn’t exactly played second banana.
I share your skepticism about the truth of this rumor considering the source.
Geri, while it’s true Crowe has played non-alpha males, I think JJJ still has a point in that he hasn’t exactly played second banana.
I share your skepticism about the truth of this rumor considering the source.
Crowe hasn’t signed on to do this film. Maybe he will, maybe not. But it’s not a done deed. And Crowe has played wimps jjj … anyone seen A Beautiful Mind? He doesn’t always play Alpha males, but honestly, no one does them better….
The source of this story is the UK tabloid The Sun, not exactly a reliable source. Every other story circulating on the web is on it is based on that.
The ego on that shoot should at least make for a great making of documentary….
Russel Crowe as Watson is an unconventional approach, he always plays alpha lead characters, he is never ‘second’, Downey too always has the alpha presence, however his presence isn’t as powerful as Crowe’s, therefore logically it would weird to have the stronger presence as the sidekick. However I am glad Crowe is branching out, he pretty much always plays that same arrogant character.
This project sounds more and more interesting every day.
Crowe hasn’t signed on to do this film. Maybe he will, maybe not. But it’s not a done deed. And Crowe has played wimps jjj … anyone seen A Beautiful Mind? He doesn’t always play Alpha males, but honestly, no one does them better….
The source of this story is the UK tabloid The Sun, not exactly a reliable source. Every other story circulating on the web is on it is based on that.
Friedl, I’m skeptical about Ritchie as well…and the stated desire to take it in a more actiony direction….but Downey sells me on it. He’s a prefect mix of smart, obsessive and just a little bit unhinged.
The ego on that shoot should at least make for a great making of documentary….
Russel Crowe as Watson is an unconventional approach, he always plays alpha lead characters, he is never ‘second’, Downey too always has the alpha presence, however his presence isn’t as powerful as Crowe’s, therefore logically it would weird to have the stronger presence as the sidekick. However I am glad Crowe is branching out, he pretty much always plays that same arrogant character.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! (cjKennedy).
I still submit that Johnny Depp should play Catwoman (having decided that I would not physically make it through the (fictional, imagined) film if Natalie Portman took that role…. sigh…)
Back to Dr Watson – Guy Ritchie… hmmm… I’ll give him the benefit of my grave doubt… for now. & hope that he rewards it.
Robert Downey Jr – what GENius casting (even though he’s everywhere now, its still genius).. maybe Guy Ritchie is on to something…
Not so sure bout Russell Crowe tho…
I heard Russell Crowe was playing Catwoman.
This project sounds more and more interesting every day.
Friedl, I’m skeptical about Ritchie as well…and the stated desire to take it in a more actiony direction….but Downey sells me on it. He’s a prefect mix of smart, obsessive and just a little bit unhinged.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! (cjKennedy).
I still submit that Johnny Depp should play Catwoman (having decided that I would not physically make it through the (fictional, imagined) film if Natalie Portman took that role…. sigh…)
Back to Dr Watson – Guy Ritchie… hmmm… I’ll give him the benefit of my grave doubt… for now. & hope that he rewards it.
Robert Downey Jr – what GENius casting (even though he’s everywhere now, its still genius).. maybe Guy Ritchie is on to something…
Not so sure bout Russell Crowe tho…
I heard Russell Crowe was playing Catwoman.