When Robert Downey Jr. Wanted Johnny Depp To Star In This Popular Movie Franchise
Did Robert Downey Jr. Want Johnny Depp To Star In Sherlock Holmes?(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Robert Downey Jr. had a crazy idea for Sherlock Holmes 3—he wanted Johnny Depp to star in the sequel. But Hollywood had other plans. At the time, Depp was caught in a high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. He claimed the controversy cost him a massive payday for Pirates of the Caribbean 6.
Downey, a longtime friend, reportedly wanted to help by bringing Depp into the Sherlock Holmes universe (via Cheat Sheet). A heartwarming gesture, sure, but also an impossible one. First, Warner Bros. had already distanced itself from Depp. The studio controlled the Sherlock Holmes films and had recently removed Depp from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Given that decision, adding him to another major franchise seemed unlikely.
Then, there was the problem of Sherlock Holmes 3 itself. The sequel had been stuck in limbo for years.
Robert Downey Jr. had a crazy idea for Sherlock Holmes 3—he wanted Johnny Depp to star in the sequel. But Hollywood had other plans. At the time, Depp was caught in a high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. He claimed the controversy cost him a massive payday for Pirates of the Caribbean 6.
Downey, a longtime friend, reportedly wanted to help by bringing Depp into the Sherlock Holmes universe (via Cheat Sheet). A heartwarming gesture, sure, but also an impossible one. First, Warner Bros. had already distanced itself from Depp. The studio controlled the Sherlock Holmes films and had recently removed Depp from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Given that decision, adding him to another major franchise seemed unlikely.
Then, there was the problem of Sherlock Holmes 3 itself. The sequel had been stuck in limbo for years.
- 3/29/2025
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
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