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For Robert Downey Jr., playing Sherlock Holmes was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. His dream became a reality when director Guy Ritchie chose him to play the famous investigator in the 2009 movieSherlock Holmes. Downey Jr.’s performance was hailed for its charm, wit, and depth, and the movie was a critical and commercial success.
While appearing on the Graham Norton Show, Downey Jr’s so-star inSherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadowsdescribed what happened in one scene in the movie and how Rober Downey Jr. almost broke his bones. However, both share great on-screen chemistry.
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The Dynamic Duo Shared One Incident Where Robert Downey Jr. Shattered His Bones
TheSherlock Holmesmovie series, starringRobert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, showcases their exceptional chemistry as the iconic figures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. As soon as they shared the screen, the perfect chemistry between them was evident to the fans. They were like a match made in cinematic heaven.
Their spontaneous chemistry and companionship gave popular characters new life, making them more relatable and engaging for both ardent readers of the original literature and new audiences
On theGraham Norton Show, Downey and Law explained what took place in a particular scene fromA Game of Shadows.
Law began by saying, “There’s a scene where we walk into a room of carnage.” RDJ continued; “There’s all these rubber bodies strewn around, like obviously fake dummy bodies that are in impossible twisted positions.”
Law added; “Robert leans over to me and goes ‘check this out, this will be really funny’ and he just stomps on this hand that was lying there and an extra shouts [in pain] ‘for the love of God!’ and sits bolt upright.”
Downey explained that the extra was typically British about it and said, “I can always say that I’ve had my hand stomped by the great Sherlock Holmes” Whereas; “In America, he’d be like: lawsuit!”
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Friendship Beyond the Screen
There is an undeniable chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. andJude Lawoff-screen, which is reflected in their on-screen connection. During interviews and promotional events, where they frequently playfully tease one another and display a bond that goes beyond work, their bonding and respect are visible.
The wit and charm of Downey Jr. and the timing and emotional depth of Law combine to create a seamless connection between their characters that keeps the audience hooked on their trip throughout the movie.
“What was essential to me is that when these guys first met as mates that they really got on with one other, and they did — within five seconds,” the director said. Law would even go on to joke that he was “in love” with his co-star, saying: “The flirting started the minute we met. It was based on mutual respect and admiration.”
The captivating chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law will always be one of the major reasons for the success of theSherlock Holmesmovie series.
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Source:The Digital Fix
Prantik Prabal Roy
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
