Sherlock and Daughter
| Sherlock and Daughter | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Brendan Foley James Duff |
| Written by | Micah Wright Shelly Goldstein |
| Screenplay by | Brendan Foley |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Brendan Foley James Duff Karine Martin Chris Philip Peter Gerwe Dominic Barlow Ivan Dunleavy |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
Sherlock and Daughter is an upcoming mystery television series created by Brendan Foley, and based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Starring David Thewlis, Blu Hunt and Dougray Scott, it will air on The CW in the United States and Discovery+ in the British Isles.
Premise[edit]
Sherlock Holmes is working on a case when an American girl whose mother has been murdered claims to be his daughter.[1]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- David Thewlis as Sherlock Holmes
- Blu Hunt as Amelia Rojas[2]
- Dougray Scott as Professor Moriarty
Supporting[edit]
- Phillip P. Keene as Ambassador Anderson
- Bruno Gunn as Purser Curtis
- Flynn Gray as Robert Ricci
Episodes[edit]
| No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Challenge" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | "The Common Thread" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | "Partners in Crime" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | "For Kith & Kin" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 5 | "Doubting Thomas" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 6 | "Sound Connections" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 7 | "The Golden Fleece" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | "The Last Dance" | Bryn Higgins | TBA | TBA |
Production[edit]
The project was given a series order by The CW in February 2024. It has Starlings Television Distribution, Albion Television and StoryFirst producing, with Brendan Foley as creator and James Duff as showrunner. They both executive produce alongside Karine Martin, Chris Philip, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow, Ivan Dunleavy and Escapade Media. Micah Wright and Shelly Goldstein serve as writers.[3]
The cast is led by David Thewlis and Blu Hunt with Dougray Scott cast as Moriarty.[4][5]
Filming took place in Dublin in April 2024.[6] Filming is also scheduled for County Wicklow.[7]
Broadcast[edit]
The series will be broadcast on The CW in the US, whilst Discovery+ will air the series in the UK and Ireland.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Rice, Lynette (15 February 2024). "The CW Picks Up New Drama 'Sherlock & Daughter' Starring David Thewlis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Federation Studios picks up distribution rights to Starlings Television Distribution's SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER". Federation Studios. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (15 February 2024). "David Thewlis to Star in 'Sherlock & Daughter' Series Ordered at CW". Variety. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Renowned Actor Transforms Appearance for Dublin Filming Project". Londoncrier. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Shaw, Angel (19 February 2024). "The CW's New Sherlock Holmes Show Is Already Making A Major Change To The Character". Screen Rant. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Andrew (17 April 2024). "WATCH: Dublin street transformed into Victorian-era London set for upcoming TV show". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Ghosh, Suchismita (24 February 2024). "The CW's Sherlock & Daughter Begins Filming in Dublin and Wicklow Next Month". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Layton, Mark. "The CW & Discovery+ investigate scripted thriller 'Sherlock & Daughter'". Television Business International. Retrieved 16 May 2024.