Downey Jr confirms third 'Sherlock' movie

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Oct 08 2014 | 2:50 PM IST
Robert Downey Jr has assured fans that he will return as popular fictional sleuth Sherlock Holmes for a third movie.
The 'Iron Man' star revealed in a reddit chat that another
Character that he would like to develop is Perry Mason, the crime solvind defence lawyer of Erle Stanley Gardner's book.
Guy Ritchie directed the two earlier Sherlock films, based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle.
"Yes, we have a 'Sherlock 3' in development. We want it to be the best of the series, so that's a pretty tall order. Also, Perry Mason is a property I'm looking forward to developing further, going back to the 1931 book series... similarly to what we did with the first 2 Sherlocks, mining the original material for things that are 'new'," he said.
The actor said he was really impressed with the way Benedict Cumberbatch interpreted the character of Holmes in hit TV series 'Sherlock'.
"Very impressed with Benedict. Such smart writing on that show. I have screen envy," the actor said.
However, it is still not clear whether the actor will suit up for 'Iron Man 4' as he went on to confirm the Marvel movie to Ellen DeGeneres only to deny it while making an appearance on David Letterman's chat show.
Downey Jr also clarified his earlier remark that he would do 'Iron Man 4' only when his friend Mel Gibson is given the directing job on it.
"It was an offhanded remark to a journalist and friend. I have other projects in mind for Mel and I - sooner than later the Marvel Roster will be made public and all questions will be answered.
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First Published: Oct 08 2014 | 2:50 PM IST

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