Brad Pitt Coming to 'Sherlock Holmes 2'

By Rob Shuter Posted Dec 29th 2009 01:03PM

What could make 'Sherlock Holmes' and all of its bare-chested (and perhaps not-so-straight) detective work even sexier? How about the addition of Brad Pitt in the sequel? Yep, you heard it here first: Papa Pitt is set to reunite with Guy Ritchie once things get underway on the 'Holmes' sequel. Details after the jump, along with info on Martin Sheen's broken heart and Spencer Pratt's wounded ego.

'Sherlock' Sequel Starring Brad Pitt

After 'Sherlock Holmes' managed to uncover more than $65 million in its opening weekend, 'Sherlock Holmes 2' is being planned with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law already committed. But the big surprise will be the addition of Brad Pitt as Professor Moriarty.

"The director, Guy Ritchie, loves Brad," an industry source tells me. "He has worked with him before and thinks he is one of the most underrated actors working today. Guy knows that everyone thinks of as a Pitt as a pretty boy and can't wait to turn him into the world's greatest supervillain. It will definitely make the sequel a must-see."

Pitt and Ritchie worked together on 2000's 'Snatch,' in which Pitt played a mumbling, can't-understand-a-word-he-says Irish gypsy fighter. He definitely wasn't a 'pretty boy' in it, and hopefully that's exactly what Ritchie can pull out of him again.

As for Brad, an insider tells me he's "very interested in taking on the role and happy they aren't considering his kick-ass partner Angelina for the part."

Charlie Disapoints Dad Again

Poor Martin Sheen. Friends tell me the acting legend is devastated by the recent accusations and arrest of son Charlie on Christmas Day.

The distraught father who famously issued a public appeal for fans to pray for his son and reported him for a violation of his parole in 1998, resulting in his own child's arrest, is said to not only to be worried about his son but also his twin grandchildren, Bob and Max, who were born in March 2009.

"Martin wants his son to get help and be happy. He thought his son's long history of drug and violence were a thing of the past when he married Brooke. The wedding was one of the happiest days of Martin's life. What's going on now is breaking his heart," someone close to Martin tells me.

Here's hoping for a new, happier beginning for Charlie, Brooke, Bob, Max and Papa Martin in 2010.

Spencer Pratt vs 'The Situation'

Sources tell me the self-loving Spencer Pratt (one-time PopEater hater but now our BFF) from MTV reality show 'The Hills' is livid with MTV over the recent success of its new show, 'Jersey Shore.'

"Spencer can feel the press moving away from him and on to the cast members of 'Jersey Shore.' He is desperate to keep his 15 minutes going. It's all he has and blames MTV for paying more attention to the new show than to his old show," laughs a TV executive.

Spencer, darling, I have been wanting to say this to you for a long, long time: "Bye, bye" ... But I can't talk now -- Al Roker is on the other line.

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Saturday 02 January

By INKLING

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Although I haven't seen THIS movie, my memory of the older version Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce is that the role of Watson wasn't that significant. It seemed that most things he did were by mistake or luck. He was the foil to Sherlock and would occassionally help out in solving a case or getting Holmes out of a jam. The character of Watson was more amplified in the movies where Sherlock went up against Moriarty, as he was a more diabolical character who Holmes couldn't defeat by himself. Pitt is very good at playing a diabolical and clever character, and I'm sure he will do well in the role of Moriarty.

Tuesday 29 December

By Red

I just saw Sherlock Holmes Saturday night and what a great movie. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law were fantastic and now that a SH2 movie will be made with Brad Pitt, I can't wait to see that one.

By Grand Marnier

I love Brad. I think he is underrated. But Moriarty is brillant and devious. That may be a little out of Brad's range.

By supergal

Brad Pitt will be great as Professor Moriarty

Friday 01 January

By Anna

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I am sorry but Robert Downey Jr can carry a movie all by himself he doesn't need Brad Pitt to have a hit. As for the role of Moriarity it wouldn't be a lead role anyway it would be a role like Mark Strong's was. It would not be a lead part. As for the sexiness, Robert also has Pitt beat. Pitt looks like an old pathetic drunkard right now. As for a good Moriarity - I would love to see Tim Curry play Moriarity. That man could play evil in his sleep! He is a great actor and could handle the role better than Pitt. Robert and Jude made a fantastic first film - the point is to go see Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson not to go see Brad Pitt!
As, for the two men getting along. Robert and Brad are already friends. They and their wives have gone out several times especially after the Baftas. Robert I believe could get along with anyone. He is pretty up front about everything. Brad Pitt is the one with ego issues and always has been. I think he would demand more money than Robert even for a secondary role.

By marie

Brad doesn't have a wife....and how do you presume to know so much about these actors?

By Carol

Hey Rob,
Learn how to spell. Its "disappoints"

By Margali

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle must be whirling fast enough in his grave to solve Britain's energy problems.

By RandomVillain

Heard it here first? Uh, this was announced a long time ago, long before the movie even came out. Gotta love Popeater!

By ttrexxx

i know one thing madonna won't be in it...lol

By joseph

Mr. Pitt is a superb ,awesome and dedicated actor.! But, I feel it is a real stretch for him to play the part. I have been reading the Holmes books since I was 11 years old and I just can not see him in that role.

By Suzanne

It was a good movie, however, none of the actors met the physical descriptions of Conan Doyle's characters... and Brad Pitt as Moriarty really pushes the envelope! Guess I was spoiled by Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke's portrayals of the legendery detectives. They WERE in every way, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (and the fellow who portrayed Moriarty was every bit as described in the books).

By phurbee951

Not really interested in a gay Sherlock Holmes movie. Wasn't somebody else shooting a Sherlock Holmes movie too?

By monte

tom cruise was not supposed to be a good choice for the vampire he was great in the role give brad pitt a chance

By Glenn

Actually this isn't "You heard it here first" news. Months ago when the film was having problems director Guy Ritchie wanted to bring Brad Pitt in for a cameo to play the villain Moriarty to help salvage the movie.

By Jo

Please not Brad Pitt, anybody but him.

By John F. C. Taylor

Brad Pitt as the professor? Sure, why not? If you can cast Downey and Law as Holmes & Watson, Pitt as the professor should fit right in. Question is, if there's a third movie, will we see another famous actor as Holmnes' older and even more eccentric brother?

By Truthteller

It doesn't matter who they put in the sequel. The first movie was very disappointing to Sherlock Holmes fans.

By Vikki

I had to see Sherlock on xmas and was not disappointed, great actors and I love Guy Ritchie films. He uses Mark Strong alot, sadly he wont be returning to part 2. As for Brad, I wonder if he'll get the accent correct, i think i read that brad couldnt get the accent in snatch thats why he became a mumbling gypsy.

By celt

Add Brad don't add Brad. It will not make a bit of difference unless they get better writing. Robert Downey Jr's and Jude Laws acting were great but the movie sucked. Terrible pacing and just a bad story line.

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