Rafe Spall says The Death of Sherlock Holmes could run beyond season 1
The actor told Deadline that if audiences respond to the six-part mystery series, more stories are waiting to be told.
Rafe Spall has said that The Death of Sherlock Holmes could continue past its first season if viewers respond to it, according to an interview with Deadline. The actor, who plays Sherlock Holmes, said there are more stories to tell if audiences like what they see.
The six-part mystery series has no confirmed release date, but is said to be arriving in the first half of 2027. No platform for the series was specified in the interview.
The story picks up with an amnesiac Holmes after his fall from Reichenbach Falls, and explores the missing three years before his return to London. Alongside Spall, the cast includes Deleila Piasko, Thomas Kaschel and Christian Koerner.
The series is created by Claudia Bluemhuber, André Küttel and Pierre Monnard, with filming taking place across Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
Spall is currently filming the second season of Harry Potter, in which he plays Lucius Malfoy. The first season of Harry Potter arrives on HBO Max on December 25.
A character with a long history
Sherlock Holmes was created by Arthur Conan Doyle and first appeared in the 1887 novella A Study in Scarlet. Doyle went on to write four novels and 56 short stories featuring the detective.
Quick answers
When is The Death of Sherlock Holmes released?
No official release date has been announced. It is said to be released in the first half of 2027.
Who stars in The Death of Sherlock Holmes?
Rafe Spall plays Sherlock Holmes, with Deleila Piasko, Thomas Kaschel and Christian Koerner also in the cast.
Will there be more than one season of The Death of Sherlock Holmes?
Nothing has been confirmed. Rafe Spall said more could be made if audiences like the first season, as there are more stories to tell.