Martin Freeman has clarified his comments about Sherlock‘s fans, for the second time. Freeman originally said in an interview that “some of it’s not fun anymore”, with the weight of fan expectation sitting heavily on his Sherlock commitments. The internet, it’s fair to say, made quite a lot of noise about Freeman’s comments. Freeman already clarified these comments … >
It sounds like Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, who play Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson in the BBC’s Sherlock series, disagree on the role of fan expectations. Back in March, Freeman said this, on the topic of people’s expectations and how they can take the fun out of making the show: “People’s expectations, some of it is … >
The BBC has announced a brand new drama, that’s set to celebrate the 70th birthday of the UK’s National Health Service. It’s going by the name of To Provide All People, and has been penned by Owen Sheers. The drama will follow a single day in the NHS, zeroing in on a single hospital and … >
Martin Freeman is out and about promoting his new film Ghost Stories – in cinemas April 6th – but the Black Panther and Sherlock star had plenty to say about playing John Watson again.
All concerned with the smash hit show Sherlock have conceded that it’ll be a while yet before it returns to our screens, and that there’s going to be a bigger gap between episodes this time around. It sounds like that might be something of a relief for Martin Freeman too, who plays Watson in the … >
You think Martin Freeman and television comedies, and The Office can’t help but instantly spring to mind. However, for the first time in nearly ten years, he’s now shot a brand-new comedy series pilot, with an eye on a recurring series. It’s called Breeders, and it’s been backed by the BBC in the UK, and … >
Despite its low profile amongst mainstream audiences, StartUp is the top series on Crackle – the free online streaming service – and this popularity has secured the crime thriller a 10-episode third run.
Stand-up comedian Simon Amstell’s first feature length film will make its debut on BBC iPlayer later this month. Written and directed by Amstell, Carnage: Swallowing The Past is set a utopian 2067 and looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals. The official synopsis reads: “For the young people of this time, the idea … >
Stand-up comedian Simon Amstell has written and directed his first feature length film for BBC iPlayer. Set in a utopian 2067, Carnage: Swallowing The Past looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals. Amstell commented: “I have written and directed a film about veganism. I’m sorry.” The film also stars Martin Freeman, Joanna Lumley, … >
There’s no denying that Sherlock was a juggernaut of a show. It changed the way we experienced TV with its slick on screen text display, surreal imagery and its lovable yet flawed characters. With ‘The Final Problem’ all wrapped up, the fandom is now divided. Some want another season while others are happy with the … >