Martin Freeman Ready to Put a Detective’s Hat Back on For Upcoming Netflix Series
Sherlock fans, get ready for more.
There's nothing quite as exciting as a good detective, even if you already know the mystery of the case. Even though there are many TV shows and movies that deal with original stories and even true crime cases, there are still some classics that viewers get attached to and jump at every adaptation.
Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series, as well as the entire arsenal of Agatha Christie novels, are some of the most popular examples. And just like the directors continue to be interested in adapting these characters, the viewers continue to watch them. Even actors, already known for one of them, don’t mind jumping onto another.
Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery Netflix Series
The three-part story, reimagined by Broadchurch creator and Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall, is set in 1925 England, where a lavish party goes horribly wrong and the prank turns into a very real murder. It would be the job of a young lady, Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, to find the murderer.
It has been confirmed that the lead role of Lady Brent will be played by BAFTA Rising Star Award winner Mia McKenna-Bruce, known to audiences from the coming-of-age story How to Have Sex.
The young star will be joined by Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman as Lady Caterham and the famous Superintendent Battle, who appeared in 5 of Christie's novels.
Even though there are no details about the release date of the Netflix series or more information about the cast, the production is already exciting not only for those who appreciate Christie's work and long for more of her stories to be adapted into movies and TV series, but also for BBC's Sherlock fans.
Given that Martin Freeman has already been involved in one of the most successful detective adaptations of all time, portraying Sherlock Holmes' right-hand man, Dr. Watson, opposite Benedict Cumberbatch from 2010 to 2017, it would be interesting to see him take full control of the investigation himself.
If you are interested in checking out The Seven Dials Mystery, be sure to keep an eye out for more news and behind-the-scenes updates. The show begins filming this summer, so fans may be in for some fun surprises from the cast and crew. Until Christie's adaptation hits Netflix, you can binge-watch BBC's Sherlock on Hulu.