'Sherlock' season 4 spoilers: Cast of 'Sherlock' Spotted On Set
Benedict Cumberbatch was recently spotted dressed as the iconic detective as production for "Sherlock" season 4 has already begun.
It has been years since the finale of "Sherlock" season 3, which had fans waiting patiently for the return of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman to the small screens. The two actors were recently seen filming for the upcoming season.
Aside from Freeman and Cumberbatch, it was revealed that a new face was spotted on set. Reports showed that James Holmes was also present on the set of "Sherlock" Season 4. It was stated that he will be joining the season as a guest star.
According to Cultbox, Holmes will be playing the role of a character number "Passenger." However, there has yet to be any details regarding his role. With that, it was not indicated whether Holmes will play a big part in the plot of the upcoming season.
The co-creators of the series Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat previously send out a press release announcing the commencement of season 4's filming. The release explained that the fourth season will consist of three stand-alone films, which will each be 90 minutes long.
According to BBC, the synopsis for the upcoming episode read, "[Season 4] begins with the nation's favourite detective, the mercurial Sherlock Holmes, back once more on British soil, as Doctor Watson and his wife Mary prepare for their biggest ever challenge – becoming parents for the first time."
Moffat also shared some interesting details about the upcoming season during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. He said, "It's consequences. Chickens come home to roost. It's dark in some ways - obviously it's great fun and a Sherlock Holmes romp and all that - but there's a sense of things coming back to bite you. It's not a safe, sensible way to live. It's hilarious and exhilarating some days, but some days it's going to be bloody frightening."
"Sherlock" Season 4 is expected to hit the small screen by January 2017.