Hero Fiennes Tiffin Stars as Young Sherlock in Guy Ritchie’s New Series
Prime Video has unveiled the first look at “Young Sherlock,” a new series directed by Guy Ritchie. The show features Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a young Sherlock Holmes, set in the 1870s. It is inspired by Andy Lane’s “Young Sherlock” book series and portrays Holmes as an amateur investigator embarking on his early adventures.
Overview of “Young Sherlock”
This thrilling series reveals the origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. Audiences can expect a youthful Holmes as he navigates his first murder mystery. The narrative promises a globetrotting adventure filled with mystery and intrigue.
Key Production Details
- Director: Guy Ritchie
- Showrunner: Matthew Parkhill
- Executive Producers: Ritchie, Parkhill, Dhana Gilbert, Marc Resteghini, Simon Maxwell, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Kelton, and Colin Wilson
- Co-Executive Producers: Harriet Creelman and Steve Thompson
- Production Company: Motive Pictures
Cast and Characters
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin: Young Sherlock Holmes
- Dónal Finn
- Zine Tseng
- Joseph Fiennes
- Max Irons
- Colin Firth
New images showcase the cast in their respective roles, providing fans with a glimpse of the characters in action.
Release Information
“Young Sherlock” is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 2026. This series represents Guy Ritchie’s official return to the Sherlock Holmes universe since his last films, “Sherlock Holmes” in 2009 and its sequel in 2011, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson. A third film and other spin-offs have been rumored, but “Young Sherlock” marks a fresh chapter in this iconic storytelling.
