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 movie Sherlock 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 in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows described what happened in one scene in the movie and how Rober Downey Jr. almost broke his bones. However, both share great on-screen chemistry.
The Dynamic Duo Shared One Incident Where Robert Downey Jr. Shattered His Bones
The Sherlock Holmes movie series, starring Robert 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 the Graham Norton Show, Downey and Law explained what took place in a particular scene from A 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!”
Friendship Beyond the Screen
There is an undeniable chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law off-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 the Sherlock Holmes movie series.
Source: The Digital Fix
