Morris Chestnut Cast as Watson in New Sherlock Holmes-Inspired Medical Drama
A new medical drama, titled Watson, has received a straight-to-series order from CBS. The series is inspired by Sherlock Holmes and will feature a fresh take on the iconic character, Dr. Watson, with Morris Chestnut in the lead role. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting new show!
The Lead Role Has Been Cast
A new Sherlock Holmes-inspired medical drama, titled Watson, is in the works. Created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle, the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. John H. Watson have been adapted to the screen countless times over the years.
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Recent iterations include the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes and its 2011 sequel A Game of Shadows starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Holmes and Watson. On television, there is the popular BBC series Sherlock, in which Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman play modern versions of Holmes and Watson.
Now, a new medical drama inspired by Sherlock Holmes has received a straight-to-series order from CBS. According to Deadline, the series is titled Watson, and Morris Chestnut has been cast in the titular role, the actor having already played medical doctors on The Resident and Nurse Jackie.
Watson will be written by Craig Sweeny, who previously worked on the CBS show Elementary, a contemporary update of Sherlock Holmes starring Jonny Lee Miller, and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson.
The President of CBS Entertainment, Amy Reisenbach, shared the following statement on Watson:
Watson Promises A New Take On The Iconic Character
With its unique premise, Watson promises a new and interesting take on the iconic character from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes books. The CBS series takes place during the modern day after the world's greatest detective was killed by his archenemy, Professor Moriarty.
One year after the death of his dear friend and partner, Dr. Watson decides to return to the medical profession by taking charge of a clinic focused on treating rare disorders. However, Watson's past catches up with him when Moriarty reappears, beginning a new chapter in the tale that has captivated audiences for over a century.
Watson will mostly be a medical drama, but one with a strong investigative spine, as the titular character turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. Despite starting a brand-new chapter, Watson will still pay homage to its source material, since killing off Sherlock Holmes is something that Arthur Conan Doyle originally intended to do in his 1893 short story, The Final Problem, though the author decided to revive him for additional stories.
Larry Teng is also attached to Watson as a director and executive producer.
Exciting New Show with Morris Chestnut as Watson
The new medical drama Watson is set to captivate audiences with its intriguing blend of medical mysteries and a fresh take on the iconic character, Dr. Watson. With Morris Chestnut in the lead role, viewers can expect a compelling performance that brings a modern twist to the beloved character from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes books.
The series promises to deliver edge-of-your-seat storytelling, weaving rich character development with the thrill of solving medical cases. As Dr. Watson navigates his new role, audiences will be taken on a captivating journey through the world of rare disorders, investigative medicine, and the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes.
