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Young sleuths are in for delightful news, asEnola Holmes3is officially coming, once again offering a thrilling new take on the literary icon that is Sherlock Holmes.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary novels are among the most important and influential works, not just in the mystery genre but in storytelling as a whole. Across well over a dozen short stories, the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his dedicated assistant, Dr. Watson, have captivated readers since the late 1800s, making it one of the earliest examples of an established franchise in the entertainment media.
“Franchise” is the opportune term as there is no shortage ofmovies, television shows, and even video games based on the stories of Sherlock Holmes. There are actually too many adaptations to count, though some are certainly better than others. Indeed, one of the fan-favorite interpretations is theSherlock HolmesmoviesstarringRobert Downey Jr.andJude Law, which takes a more stylistic action-centric approach to the iconic character (and we’re all still waiting onSherlockHolmes 3). There’s alsoSherlock, the beloved BBC series starringBenedict Cumberbatch,serving as the best example of bringing Holmes and his journeys to the modern day. Those who wish to experience Sherlock’s story in the shoes of the legendary character should also certainly check out the many video games from Frogwares.
Netflix decided to take its own stab at the much-adapted IP withthe firstEnola Holmesfilm. Instead of focusing on Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) himself, the film focuses on his younger sister, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobbie Brown), who follows in her brother’s footsteps to find her missing mother, Eudoria Holmes (Helena Bonham Carter). Enola’s journey as a freelance private detective continues inEnola Holmes 2, even introducing a new take on the franchise’s infamous big bad, Professor Moriarty (Sharon Duncan-Brewster). This daring tale is set to continue in the upcoming third installment. To learn more about the threequel, and its cast, plot, status, and more, here is everything we know so far aboutEnola Holmes 3.
Enola Holmes
While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.
Does ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Have a Release Date?
At the time of this writing,Enola Holmes 3is in the very early stages of development and, as such, does not currently have a release date. Hopefully, the mystery of when we can expect the third installment of Enola Holmes' story will be solved sooner rather than later.
Where Can You Watch ‘Enola Holmes 3’?
What isn’t a challenging mystery to solve is whereEnola Holmes 3will be available to stream. Just like with the last two installments,Enola Holmes 3is confirmed to be making its streaming home exclusively on Netflix. A theatrical release for the thirdEnola Holmesfilm has not been confirmed at this time.
Does ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Have a Trailer?
Being so early in development,Enola Holmes 3does not have a trailer yet, leaving fans to wonder what the Holmes family’s next case will entail.
Who Might Star in ‘Enola Holmes 3’?
Enola Holmes 3simply wouldn’t be the same without Millie Bobbie Brown in the titular role. TheEnola Holmesfranchise being exclusive to Netflix is fitting, given Netflix is responsible for Millie Bobbie Brown’s career starting, with her breakout role as Eleven on the wildly successfulStranger Things. Also, undoubtedly returning to the series isMan of Steelfrontman andupcomingHighlanderreboot star Henry Cavill, who will likely once again be portraying his curmudgeonly version of Sherlock Holmes. Cavill will also likely be joined byYesterdaystarHimesh Patel, who briefly appeared inEnola Holmes 2as the franchise’s version of Dr. John Watson.
Another prominent figure likely to return isFight Clubstar and Academy Award-nominee Helena Bonham Carter, who played the Holmes matriarch Eudoria. She might not be the only Holmes family member returning either, as there’s a chance we’ll also seeThe Hunger Games: Catching FirestarSam Claflinreturn to the part of Enola and Sherlock’s brother, Mycroft Holmes.Claflin didn’t appear inEnola Holmes 2due to scheduling conflicts, but directorHarry Bradbeerhas expressed interest in bringing Claflin back. Yet another likely returning face forEnola Holmes3isDunestar Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Moriarty, especially given the villain’s historic ties to the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Other likely returning stars includeLouis Partridge(Paddington 2) as Tewkesbury,Susan Wokoma(Cheaters) as Edith, andAdeel Akhtar(The Big Sick) as Lestrade.
What Is the ‘Enola Holmes’ Story So Far?
The firstEnola Holmesfilm begins with its titular character recounting her relationship with her mother, sometimes through some fourth wall breaking, with Enola talking directly to the audience. One day, Eudoria Holmes goes missing, leading Enola to contact her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. Enola wants to help discover the reason behind Eudoria’s disappearance, but Sherlock and Mycroft insist that Enola is too young and inexperienced to be of any meaningful help. This doesn’t stop Enola from trying to solve the mystery herself, eventually discovering that Eudoria left to help a women’s rights group called the Holy Trinity. Eudoria and Enola ultimately reunite, but they also each go on to pursue their own aspirations, despite knowing they’ll always be there should the other be in trouble.
Enola’s knack for the family business of crime-solving is what caused her to open her own detective practice inEnola Holmes 2. Still relatively estranged from her aloof older brother Sherlock, the two siblings eventually reunite when their two once-disconnected cases converge. The link connecting their cases is none other than Moriarty - a shadowy manipulator and criminal mastermind. The two are able to bring Moriarty to justice, but the villain manages to escape her prison at the end of the film.
Do We Know Who Is Making ‘Enola Holmes 3’?
The crew ofEnola Holmes 3has not yet been disclosed by Netflix, despite a script reportedly being worked on. The first two films were written byJack Thorne(His Dark Materials) and directed Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag), so there is a good chance they will be returning for the third film unless specified otherwise.
When Is ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Filming?
Enola Holmes 3is still in pre-production, with a script being in the early phases. Head of Netflix FilmScott Stuberconfirmed this in a Collider exclusive, saying the following while speaking with Collider Editor-in-ChiefSteve Weintraub:
“You know, she’s such a great homegrown star for us. I mean, obviously,Stranger Thingsis huge for us in that, and watching her grow as an actress. We have a film calledDamselwith her in the spring, which I’m really excited about, [from] Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. Then, getting that character right. The Holmes IP is weirdly elastic. Obviously, Warner Bros. did an incredible job with Downey and Jude Law, so this idea that we can extend that IP with her is exciting. So, we’re working once again on a screenplay to try to get that. But yes, aspiration. I’d like to do another one.”
The firstEnola HolmesandEnola Holmes 2are streaming on Netflix.
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