Benedict Cumberbatch ‘flattered’ by gay fan-fiction
The star of BBC’s Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch, has admitted in an interview with MTV News that he is aware of some of the racier fan-fiction out there, and that he finds some of it quite flattering....
View ArticleSir Ian McKellen to play retired Sherlock Holmes in new film
Sir Ian McKellen will be the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes, as he is set to take to the big screen to play an aged version of the legendary detective. The Lord of the Rings star...
View ArticleSherlock: Stars reveal gay club scene was cut from latest series
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have revealed a scene in which Sherlock and Doctor Watson visit a gay club was cut from the latest series. Martin Freeman, who plays John Watson, said they...
View ArticleChina: Censors clamp down on gay Sherlock fan fiction
China’s media regulator is reportedly clamping down on gay Sherlock fan fiction online. According to That’s Shanghai magazine, the large amount of gay slash fiction generated by fans of the BBC show is...
View ArticleIan McKellen Tweets first image of himself as Sherlock Holmes
Sir Ian McKellen on Wednesday Tweeted the first image of himself playing Sherlock Holmes in the new film Mr. Holmes. Around noon, McKellen posted the image of himself on Twitter, playing a 93-year-old...
View ArticleWATCH: See Ian McKellen in action as Sherlock Holmes in first trailer
The first teaser trailer featuring Sir Ian McKellen as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes has been released. The Lord of the Rings star who is 75-years-old will play the role of Sherlock in a...
View Article‘Sherlock’ creator: Holmes is not gay, as much as people want to fantasize
One of the co-creators of the popular ‘Sherlock’ series has said although “everyone wants to believe” the show’s title character is gay, “he’s not”. During the first series in 2010, Watson asked Holmes...
View ArticleSherlock Holmes to be played by a woman?
The writers of the hit TV show have hinted that the legendary detective may not always be portrayed by a man. Steven Moffat may be used to discussing a certain Time Lord’s possible gender swap – but...
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