Jim Moriarty played by Andrew Scott in the Sherlock series killed himself in the last series and it appears he is gone for good. In a recent interview Andrew said the next series should begin filming in January 2013 but he is not in it. Sherlock Holmes evil arch nemesis it seems has been firmly laid to rest, unless there's some shock twist which seems unlikely with Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss at the helm. As Andrew said he wouldn't ask them about any flashback sequences, "..they don't tell me much. But no, Moriarty is now dead." On his character he added, "I have had an absolute blast. He is an extraordinary character to play. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to do it."
However Andrew has built up quite a fan following as Moriarty in his short time on the show and speaks of how much "dark" fan mail he receives. Including from fans who write books about the characters. Even graphically. As well as winning a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor, when he was up against Martin Freeman who plays Dr Watson. Andrew would like to appear with Benedict Cumberbatch again but in something completely different. But has signed up with another agent and will be heading off to the USA to see what he can drum up over there.
As for filming in 2013, nothing is confirmed and as we know both Benedict and Martin have busy filming schedules with Steven Moffat also working on Doctor Who, so it seems unlikely we will get an Autumn 2013 airing as has been said before. But never say never...
Over the year, the writers revealed three words to tantalize fans and viewers to series 3 when it does finally come about. These being "Rat, Wedding, Bow." Possibly referring to three stories that may be filmed: The Giant Rat of Sumatra. The Noble Bachelor and His Last Bow. This was the last instalment in the series written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and it has been hinted that it could signal the final series of Sherlock. Especially with so many other work commitments of the cast. Hey 'Bow' could be read as in violin bow??
However Moffat did say he would bring the cast back together in the future even in 20 years time or so, to see what the two would be like in their '50's since that's how the shows have been filmed in the past with other actors in the roles. Which wouldn't really be of much interest to many of us, indeed if we're still around...Oh and the time elapse between Sherlock series 3 only goes to show Elementary may be garnering new viewers and leading fans away from our own homegrown Sherlock!
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