Benedict Cumberbatch, the star of Sherlock, has given fans a somewhat gloomy update on the future of the series, hinting that the return of the famous detective would require a hefty investment.

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed exactly what needs to happen for him to return to Sherlock. The 48-year-old actor played Sherlock Holmes opposite Martin Freeman’s Doctor John Watson in the BBC crime drama based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective.

Don’t hold your breath waiting for Benedict Cumberbatch to put his Sherlock coat and scarf back on. Cumberbatch, who played the legendary sleuth for four seasons on PBS/Masterpiece’s modern remake, was blunt when asked by our sister site Variety what it would take for him to reprise his role as Sherlock Holmes.

In a recent interview, Benedict Cumberbatch hinted at the possibility of revisiting his iconic role as Sherlock Holmes. The actor emphasized the need for exceptional new material to justify a return,

Benedict Cumberbatch gives fans an update regarding the future of a potential Sherlock revival, though it probably isn't what they were hoping to hear

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to be challenged. He wants the next Sherlock to be the best, something that leaves fans not just satisfied but in awe.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has outlined his conditions for reprising his role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. In a wide-spanning interview with Variety that also covered his impending return as Doctor Strange in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars,

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