Unlocking Sherlock
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Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.
Unlocking Sherlock is a 2014 documentary film that explores how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the modern BBC adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective. The film traces Sherlock Holmes through literature, film history, and into the contemporary series, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, and Lara Pulver.
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Benedict CumberbatchHimself / Sherlock Holmes
Martin FreemanHimself / Dr. Watson
Steven MoffatHimself
Mark GatissHimself / Mark Gatiss
Andrew ScottHimself / Jim Moriarty
Lara PulverHerself / Irene Adler
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Unlocking Sherlock — frequently asked
When was Unlocking Sherlock released?
Unlocking Sherlock premiered on January 19, 2014.
What is the film about?
The documentary examines how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss adapted Sherlock Holmes for modern television, tracing the character's evolution through the original stories, past film versions, and the BBC series. It includes interviews with the showrunners and cast members discussing the creative process.
Who appears in the documentary?
The film features interviews with showrunners Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, as well as actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, and Lara Pulver from the BBC's Sherlock series.
Is this a behind-the-scenes look at the show?
Yes, the documentary includes behind-the-scenes footage from the set of Sherlock alongside broader exploration of how the character has been interpreted across literature and film history.
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