Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Young Sherlock series has cast a female lead and revealed details about her character. Ritchie, known for directing the 2009 Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, followed by a 2011 sequel, is now developing Sherlock Holmes 3. In May 2024, it was announced that Prime Video would be producing a Young Sherlock series directed by Ritchie. This series will present an origin story for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock, alongside Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone as Sherlock’s parents.
The series has now cast Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou’an. According to Deadline, Princess Shou’an is described as a “Chinese Princess, Oxford University Scholar, and skilled martial artist.” Tseng is best known for her role in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, where she played the younger version of Dr. Ye Wenjie.
What To Expect From Princess Gulun Shou’an In Young Sherlock
Based on the Young Sherlock Holmes books by Andrew Lane, with Matthew Parkhill as showrunner, the series reimagines the detective at 19. The young Sherlock is portrayed as “disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed.” During this period, he becomes entangled in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom. With reckless inexperience, Sherlock uncovers a global conspiracy that changes his life forever.
Princess Gulun Shou’an is a new addition, not found in Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories or Lane’s series. However, Princess Shou’an is a real historical figure from the Qing dynasty, offering a broad scope for the character in the TV show. As the female lead, Princess Shou’an will play a crucial role alongside Fiennes Tiffin’s young Sherlock.
Her Oxford education suggests she will be an intellectual match for Sherlock, while her martial arts skills imply she will be part of the action-packed scenes. Her status as a Chinese Princess hints that her background might be integral to the series’ central conspiracy. Additionally, her character could introduce cultural richness and diversity to the Young Sherlock series.
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