True Sherlock
Harry King Television is developing a new animated television series as part of its upcoming "True Sherlock" franchise, based on Nicholas Sercombe’s original book series "The Unexpurgated Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" but distinctly different from the live action format.
Leading the creative team with Nicholas Sercombe (CEO of Harry King Television) is David Lipman, ("Shrek") and Michael Ryan ("Planet 51") and Tim John ("A Street Cat Named Bob").
Nicholas Sercombe, CEO of Harry King Television and Producer of True Sherlock, says “Taking the animation route allows us to reimagine Sherlock Holmes on a grander, more imaginative and risqué scale than before. Having David, Michael and Tim steering the series with us combines their legacy in animation with the well-loved classic IP. Together we are creating our very own Sherlock Holmes universe that feels both timeless and completely fresh – rich in character, humour and adventure. We can’t wait for ‘Animated Sherlock’ (wt) to surprise audiences globally and imbue one of the world’s most beloved literary icons with newfound energy.”
“Animated Sherlock” (working title) takes Sercombe’s behind-the-scenes premise one step further by crafting the tone for an adult audience. Each season explores a main plot of whodunnit mystery, and the episodes relate to an original Sherlock Holmes story in Arthur Conan Doyle’s universe. As in True Sherlock, the series will delve into the origins of Holmes, Watson, Mrs Hudson and Moriarty but with a bold new twist on each character designed to resonate with contemporary adult audiences worldwide.