1. Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch was the first person to be called up for the role of Sherlock during the casting. After watching Cumberbatch’s performance in The Prophecy, they immediately invited him to cast him. Thus Cumberbatch became the first and only person to be summoned for the role of Sherlock.
2. Watson-Mary
The actors who played Watson and Mary in the series were also a couple in real life. Unfortunately, Amanda Abbington and Martin Freeman have recently ended their 16-year relationship. In addition, our couple had 2 children.
3. Violin
As we know, Sherlock character plays the violin. Benedict Cumberbatch took violin lessons for a long time for this role.
4. Last Moment
Martin Freeman, Doctor Watson, had his wallet stolen on his way to the first casting. Because he was nervous at the auditions, he could not perform well. But when he went to audition for the second time, he portrayed her best performance and got the role.
5. Molly Hooper
The Molly Hooper character wasn’t actually an important character. They even designed the character to highlight Sherlock’s social incompetence and inability to have a relationship. But then, when Louise Brealey, who played Molly Hooper, did a great job, they decided to give the character more space.
6. Real Family
The people who played Sherlock and Mycroft’s mother and father in the series were also Benedict Cumberbatch’s parents in real life.
7.The Age Problem
In fact, Sherlock and Watson characters were quite young. They were originally designed to be in their 20s. But then this perception changed with adaptations.
8. Doctor Who
Matt Smith, whom we all know as Doctor Who, auditioned for the character of Doctor Watson. But then he was told he wasn’t suitable for the role and Martin Freeman was chosen. I can’t think of a Watson the same size as Sherlock.
9- Memory Palace
The Memory Palace technique used by Sherlock, which we saw in the series, was not made up. It was a special technique found and used in ancient Roman times.
10- Role Preparation
Benedict Cumberbatch read all of Conan Doyle’s books while preparing for the role.
11- Sherlock’s Jacket
Mark Gatiss purchased Sherlock’s original jacket that he wore in the first episode. He then gave it to Cumberbatch on his birthday.
12. 221B
221 B Baker Street in real life
13. Speedy’s Cafe
Speedy’s Cafe in the series was also in real life. If you go to the cafe, which is open to visit, you can eat a sandwich called Sherlock or Watson. Sherlock T-shirts are also sold inside the Cafe.
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