'Sherlock' Season 4 News: Filming Commences in Spring, Special Episode Details Revealed
The British crime drama television series "Sherlock" is set to return for its fourth season and fans cannot wait to see the detective busting and solving some crimes again. But it's going to be a long wait as it seems like the show will not be premiering anytime soon next year.
According to Entertainment Weeky, filming for the fourth season of the show was supposed to start already before the year 2015 ends. But changes in the plans were made and now "Sherlock" is reported to begin filming next spring, around the month of April. This was confirmed by showrunner Steven Moffat.
"I think we're shooting next year, April-ish," Moffat said during an interview with Collider. He also revealed that writer Mark Gatiss has already began working several episodes of the show.
With the filming schedule set mid-2016, the show is expected to be back on BBC in 2017. Although, there's no confirmation that yet and fans are crossing fingers that it will premiere earlier than expected.
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Express UK also reported that actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be reprising his role as Sherlock Holmes along with his sidekick and stalwart companion, Dr. Watson, who will be played once again by Martin Freeman.
Since season 4 is going to be a long wait, reports have detailed some spoilers including the fact that the upcoming season will be bigger and more surprising than ever. It will bring mind-boggling episodes full of twists. And as the source noted, the fourth installment will be better than the third and may also be delve in to the darker side.
Exciting things are to come to the show but on the meantime, fans can catch the 90-minute "Sherlock" special which will air on BBC One on Jan. 1, 2017. Titled "Sherlock: The Abominable Bride," the special episode will have the same air day in the U.S. and can be watched on PBS.
