Sep 5, 2008 by Brian Gallagher

Russell Crowe to Play Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes?

While the rumor was shut down about Russell Crowe playing Watson in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes film, that doesn't meant he's off the case completely. Latino Review is reporting that, according to their sources, there is a VERY good chance that Russell Crowe is going to play Professor Moriarty."

Moriarty was the original villain in Arthur Conan Doyle's original Holmes series. This news hasn't been confirmed as of yet, but the site did also say thaat, while Watson still hasn't been cast, Gerard Butler turned down the role.

We'll be sure to keep you posted on any updates invovling this new Guy Ritchie film.

Sherlock Holmes was released December 25th, 2009 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Robert Maillet, Geraldine James, Kelly Reilly. The film is directed by Guy Ritchie.


Sources: Latino Review

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Comments (10)

  1. CelluloidDreams

    Ok...this is old...since Guy Ritchie recently shot down the rumors that Oscar winner Russell Crowe was up for the sidekick role of Dr. Watson in his Sherlock Holmes movie!!

    However, Ritchie told reporters at the London premiere of his new flick 'RocknRolla,' "I don't have a Watson. 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."

    3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  2. Vamp

    Gallagher, you must not have seen my earlier comment. I know this isn't the other Sherlock movie, I was just stating that I'll see this rather than the dumb Comedy based one.

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  3. Brian Gallagher

    Vampire2000, you're thinking of the other Sherlock Holmes flick. There's that one with Ferrell and Cohen and the Guy Ritchie Holmes flick, which this story is for. I'm sure Ritchie's will be LOADS better than the other.

    Peace in. Gallagher out!

    3 years agoby @gallagherFlag

  4. Vamp

    Yea, especially with Will F*cking Ferrell. I can stand Sacha Baron Cohen, but Will Ferrell, no f*cking way.

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  5. james_lecter

    I knew from the start of the rumors that Crowe was not going to play watson. when i heard that he might be in the movie the first thought i had was James Moriarty.

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  6. Diaigma

    Perfect. I'd love to see Crowe as Moriarty. This will be a sweet Holmes gig, we hope.

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  7. T.Clark

    Sweet jesus, i was at the theater with just downey jr., now crowe might play the villain?...I'M THERE TIMES A THOUSAND!!! ;)

    And vamp, i too can't stand the thought of a comedic sherlock holmes...why bother?

    And gerard butler as watson?... You're right, ed, i'm glad he turned it down. Butler's great, but he wouldn't make a good watson

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  8. Vamp

    This'll be good, I'll definitely see this before the comedic one, which I'm still trying to decide the point of.

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  9. ed_wood

    That would be an awesome bit of casting. This movie is getting more exciting for me. I am glad Butler turned down the Watson role.

    3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  10. Marcusx

    meh, maybe. its guy ritchie so if he does stay with crowe, he will make it work. cant wait to see what plot twist ritchie uses

    3 years agoby @marcusxFlag

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