I have been writing a screenplay based on "The Valley of Fear" for over two years; so I have often wondered whoI would insert to play the roles of Mr. Holmes as well as Watson. Dozens of potential candidates have poured through my mind, and for some reason I keep coming back to Hugh Jackman. Physically, I think he captures the Conan Doyle Holmes pretty damn well. I don't think he is the greatest actor in the world, but I get the feeling he would thrive in the character.
Take a look at the picture, what do you think? Also, I'd love to hear who you think could play such a legendary character well...
I personaly think that David Tennant would be perfect for this role. Hugh Jackman would be good but... David better. David has the look, the peronality, everything.
That was just what I was thinking. David Tennant is very versatile and has that sharpness of feature one associates with Sherlock Holmes. Hugh Jackman should be good. I always thought Richard E Grant as possible Holmes or possible Dr Who.