Robert Downey Jr. awaits wife’s final decision before considering future Sherlock Holmes movies.
Speaking at a high-profile industry event, the Iron Man The star revealed that when it comes to further big screen adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novelist, his wife and producing partner, Susan Downey, will have the last laugh.
Susan playfully added that the fate of the franchise remains the biggest mystery, prompting a burst of laughter from the Hollywood actor.
The couple discussed the potential sequel on Monday, May 18, at this year’s Lincoln Center Spring Gala, where they were guests of honor. Held at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, the exact venue where Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar’s play McNeal in fall 2024, the star-studded event drew a massive crowd of Hollywood elites, including Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Bettany, Tessa Thompson, Oscar Isaac and Mark Strong.
The Downeys have long been a production powerhouse, founding the entertainment company Team Downey, which has been behind major television and film projects such as Perry Mason, The sympathizerAnd Play dirty.
A third part in the hit Sherlock Holmes the franchise has been a major talking point for fans for years.
Director Guy Ritchie directed the first two hit films, starring Jude Law as the detective’s iconic sidekick Dr. Watson, alongside an acclaimed supporting cast including Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris and Mark Strong, who was in attendance at the gala.
While moviegoers are desperate to know if Downey Jr. will ever take over as the famous detective, the ultimate choice rests with Team Downey’s internal decision-making.
