Exciting news for fans of the beloved detective series: Enola Holmes 3 is officially in production, as announced by Netflix. The film will see the return of the franchise's stars, including Millie Bobby Brown reprising her role as the titular detective and Henry Cavill as her iconic older brother, Sherlock Holmes. The third installment is set to take place in the picturesque island nation of Malta, where Enola will be tasked with unraveling yet another intriguing mystery.
While an exact release date has yet to be disclosed, the anticipation is already building. The production is currently underway in the UK, promising another thrilling adventure for viewers.
Netflix provided an official synopsis that teases what's in store for fans:
Even on holiday, mystery follows Enola Holmes, and you’re invited along for the ride. That’s right: Millie Bobby Brown is back as Sherlock Holmes’ equally brilliant younger sister in Enola Holmes 3, now in production in the UK.
The latest installment in the adventures of the young detective sees her tackling another mystery, this time on the island nation of Malta. You’ll have to wait and see what brings her there — but once she’s arrived, Enola is flung into a nest of vipers. As the private detective juggles a new case and the next stages of her relationship with Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge), the game is truly afoot.
Enola Holmes 3 is being directed by Philip Barantini, known for his work on the critically acclaimed one-take crime drama Adolescence. The script is penned by returning writer Jack Thorne, who crafted the narratives for both Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2, based on the novels by Nancy Springer.
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, The Electric State) as Enola Holmes
- Louis Partridge (Disclaimer, Pan) as Tewkesbury
- Himesh Patel (Yesterday, Good Grief) as Dr. John Watson
- Henry Cavill (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Man of Steel) as Sherlock Holmes
- Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown, the Harry Potter series) as Eudoria Holmes
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Dune, the upcoming Ballerina) as Moriarty
Warning! Spoilers for Enola Holmes 2 follow.
